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  1. W

    Upgrading water heater

    I currently have a well water set up. I have an electric water heater (50 gallon / 240v / 30 amp breaker). It is on its way out and I would like to upgrade to a tankless water heater (electrical would be the easiest / although I do have propane on the property). The tankless water heaters that I...
  2. D

    UK Immersion heater on a Nest

    Hi all Have had a request from customer that would like their immersion heater controlled via a Nest. It has standard 2 elements and is not on Economy 7. My initial suggestion was to just put in on a Horstmann timer but he is adamant would like it on Nest, has bought the bits already including...
  3. Mike Johnson

    Immersion heater control

    Still have an old clock timer for our immersion, but thinking that using our oil boiler during the summer is possibly going to be more expensive than electric on overnight economy 7, what do you guys recommend,
  4. C

    Wind turbines for pool heater

    I have a 10kw heat pump for my above ground swimming pool. I was wondering if possible what sort of turbine I would need to run it so as to keep costs down? This is a general wonderment at the moment
  5. GarethW

    Cylinder Immersion Heater Tripping

    Hoping someone can give me some advice. My cyclinder immersion thermostat is tripping every few days. It hasn't been used for a few years, but now, because I got Solar panels and an Eddi connected, we've started using it again. I've established that the Eddi, nor the top thermostat, is faulty...
  6. Kristian95

    Electrical heater died on me - Workaround does it work?

    Hey there. I got a question. My heater just died and the only real way to fix it is to get a new thermostat but sadly I cant find the modell at all. Now my question is I got a workaround but before I do so id like to ask if it will work. There are 2 cables going to the thermostat. One is going...
  7. jjjinx

    Storage heater not heating up but powered

    Hi guys, I'm on a job where one of the storage heaters isn't heating up. it is a dimplex model FXL18N 2.34kW. There are two of these heaters in the property but one is not heating up. I've checked & bypassed the supply using peak supply to verify that electricity is getting into the heater...
  8. W

    UK Sauna heater advice required

    Just built a sauna in corner of outhouse . No electric in there , house is approx 20 ft to outhouse. Will the 6 kw heater need to get feed from mains or can it connect to electric socket ? Thanks mick
  9. C

    Horstmann Economy 7 Quartz heater always 'on' - doesn't turn off according to pre-set times on clock

    Hi all, I have quite an old Horstmann Economy 7 Quartz water heating system in my flat (installed around 2007). It's been working fine until the last month, now the water heater always seems to be 'on'. The clock is set to the correct time, and even when it is the middle of the day when the...
  10. W

    Immersion heater cord grip

    Hello, I am looing to sort out a few hot water tanks on a block of flats, not have cord grips on the flex, has anyone ever seen this as a part to buy on its own?
  11. H

    Patio heater (hard wire)

    Hi all, I am looking to install a 3kw patio heater spurring off an existing socket (on a ring main) as below: 1. Cable to isolator switch (32 Amp TP&N Rotary Switch Insulated Weatherproof - IP65 | Contactum (DX032AC) - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CMDX032.html) 2. Cable from isolator...
  12. R

    85V on neutral after space heater on circuit...?

    I'm not at all a certified electrician, but I have a strong self taught background in electricity and electronics. We moved into a new home this year, and Austin got cold this week. I put a space heater in my room for the first time, and after an hour or so it flipped the breaker. Or so I...
    • rrschw
    • Thread
    • after circuit common heater neutral space
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. C

    Installing 240v Quartz Patio Heater

    I'm building a pergola and I'm going to install a 6kw, dual element quartz heater. My home's main panel is 110' from the heater and I'll be installing 10AWG 2-conductor wire to a combination double switch. However, there are no combination double switches made that can accept 10AWG wire and...
  14. C

    Help pricing storage heater job

    Hi been asked to quote for removing 4 storage heaters, and to include disposal of them, then replace with 4 new Dimplex storage heaters. I have sourced cheapest price for heaters, as she requires price of supply and fitting, but have never done priced for storage heaters before. I have checked...
  15. J

    1.25 flex of a 13 amp fused spur feeding a 3KW immersion heater

    How tight is it running 1.25 flex from a 13 amp fused spur feeding a timer for an immersion heater?
    • Jako13!
    • Thread
    • 13 amp amp feeding flex fused fused spur heater immersion immersion heater spur
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. Z

    Prepping for an On-Demand Hot Water Heater - Amps

    Hi folks. I'm asking so that I can do some planning, and then hire a local electrician to do the work. WHAT: This is my first question, ever, on this forum. I've joined so that I can understand better what I have in my home so that I do not run the risk of putting too great a load on my...
  17. R

    How EXACTLY do immesion heater tank thermostats work ?

    My first post after extensive Googling. I'm qualified as an elctronics engineer (retired) Posting this question here in hopes that an enquiring electrcian will know the answer. The last time I changed a tank stat, I disasembled the old one and kept the 18" brass tube and central steel thin rod...
  18. W

    Storage heater Make & Model?

    Hi all, I have been requested by a client to remove storage heaters, just wondering if anyone is able to identify a make/model from the pictures as on my last visit I could not see any information on them at all and obviously have concerns over asbestos. Or if anyone knows where they have...
  19. W

    Storage heater fault

    Strange one today, storage heater was roasting hot at the top but cooler at the bottom. Tested all elements, was getting 23 ohms for each of them so elements are fine, but client complaining that it’s not as warm as it used to be. The charge control clicks on and off when turning, could it be...
  20. C

    Immersion heater wiring

    I've recently moved into a house and would like to check please whether an immersion heater that looks recently fitted has been correctly wired. It's rated at 3Kw and is wired with 2.5mm2 cable from a 16a MCB. The isolator switch is embossed 'immersion heater' and matches the images of 20a...
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