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  1. M

    New Zealand IR heaters with remote

    Hi All, I have few Heaters need to be operated with one switch. But every time when I turend on, heates go to standby, then I need to turn it on with remote controllar. I need to turn the heaters on by only turning on the wall switch. Is it possble to...
  2. saunaQ

    Reusing heaters from broken sauna.

    Hi, I bought a portable sauna, it came with a fuse board attached to the outside wall, this fuse board connected to the power outlet on the wall. This fuse board also connected to 3 heaters. The sauna doesn't work anymore, I assume there's something gone wrong in the fuse board. I think the...
  3. P

    Supply for 2 x immersion heaters.

    Hi everyone I have 2 x 250 litre unvented indirect DHW cylinders. The primary heat source is the oil fired boiler, but both cylinders have backup immersion heaters. Currently, only one of them is connected - it has a dedicated circuit with a 16a mcb and a DP switch. The cable is massive -...
  4. M

    How to wire two 7.5KW electric heaters to one breaker box?

    In a large insulated garage on a farm I wish to wire two 7.5kw electic heaters. https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/digital-fan-forced-ceiling-mount-heater-cz230er?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2sqOBhCGARIsAPuPK0jfOUo8TMLPaaQz3pMpwUUkGLhMefpcy_ejVb_Xo2CoahKIo-nIz2QaAgUfEALw_wcB A...
  5. N

    Newbies in UK and storage heaters, off peak, all stuff

    Hi, My husband and I recently moved to the UK and a new flat, after living always in accommodations. We have some big answers about the electrical system in the flat, and I hope you could help me. I'll leave you some photos to explain ourselves. Q.1: we have one switchboard that says “storage...
  6. T

    Rewire of apartment with economy 7, storage heaters, immersion & UFH

    Hi all looking for a bit of advice. I've been asked to price a rewire for a early 70's build 2 bed apartment. The apartment block was built in the very early 70's. It has 2 consumer units (one being economy 7) and appears to have underfloor heating in the rooms, 2 storage heaters & an immersion...
  7. A

    problem with Dimplex Duo300n heaters

    Hello, I’m not an electrician and I have a question in relation to Dimplex Duo300n. Some background information: a couple of months ago I have moved into the property where those heaters are in place (there is 5 of them). The people who used to live in this apartment before, used RXPW4 control...
  8. S

    Wifi control of 3 heaters - Sonoff?

    I'm installing 3 x 500w heaters in an outdoor room and want to be able to switch them on/off via wifi. I was considering a single Sonoff Basic R2 like this to add to the circuit: Itead Sonoff Basic R2 Wifi DIY Smart Remote Control Switch | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353403455199 Will...
  9. G

    Alternatives or new storage heaters?

    My daughter bought a 2 bedroom flat with e7 storage heaters, no gas supply. 2 of the 3 heaters are not fully working (only instant heat elements working though the e7 supplies have been checked and are all good). Q is whether to replace all 3 with latest gen storage heaters or panel heaters...
  10. Dannew

    Replacing storage heaters

    Hey all, a few questions! I had some old storage heaters that I've ripped out and replaced with oil filed electric radiators instead. I now need to wire them up using the existing sockets that were there. First thing is what's involved with converting to a normal energy supply from economy7...
  11. Jurassic Sparks

    Oil Filled Heaters, any one recognise them

    I am sorting out a few problems in a fairly new build (3 years) no paperwork or instructions came with the property !! a couple of the heaters pop and fizz, so I presume the builders stored them the wrong way and some oil drained out the biggest problem is that I have no idea of the...
  12. S

    Help please -UK Private Rented 1 bed flat - comfort/storage heaters - £634 bill for 3 months from Scottish Power

    Hi. Please can someone offer me advise. I have a 1 bedroom flat with storage/comfort heaters (don't know which) that I don't turn on as I can't afford to run them. I have always had really high electricity bills and two metres which are supposed to cover day and night usage. Scottish Power...
  13. K

    UK RCDs and storage heaters?

    RCDs and storage heaters, yes or no?
  14. J

    IMMERSION HEATERS

    I HAVE 3 IMMERSION HEATERS IN 4 TANKS ALL ON 480VAC SINGLE PHASE CIRCUIT THE CONTROL BOX WIRES BURN RIGHT BEFORE THE CONTACTOR. I HAVE SIZE 10AWG WIRE FROM BREAKER TO BOXES ALL WHICH HAVE BURNED BEFORE THE CONTACTOR BEFORE IVE BEEN REPAIRING WIRES EACH TIME IN ORDER TO KEEP THEM RUNNING. THEIR...
  15. P

    Induction hob and oven not working properly

    Hi guys here is the situation,switching all 4 heaters in induction hob(7.4kW)and it stops working.Taking out the oven (2.5kW)which is just underneath and find out that hob and oven are both plugged in to double socket.There is no cooker connection unit but there is cooker switch above.From the...
  16. B

    UK New smart meter, storage heaters now trip RCD

    I have just had a "smart" meter installed , and at night the electrics trips the RCD when the night storage radiator section comes on. I have had them out and they said installation was correct. I know a little about electrics (more over cautious and basic) but was suppressed when I looked at...
  17. T

    UK Wiring IR panel heaters

    Hi All. I'm wiring a loft conversion, 2 small bedrooms and landing with separate ring circuit feeding 6 socket outlets and lighting circuit. Owners do not wish to extend their CH system and asked me to install 500W IR panel in each bedroom. You can buy these units with a standard 13A plugs but I...
  18. P

    Can I power 2 x 3kw immersion heaters from a single 3 phase contactor?

    Is it ok/advisable/legal to power 2 immersion heaters (both in the same cylinder) from a single 3-phase contactor? I need to connec
  19. Z

    Help with storage heaters on eicr

    Hello all, I have been asked to do a eicr on a property, as the client has asked to rectify any issues as I go along, I have come across a supply to some storage heaters running off a oldb3036 consumer unit. It is running off a 24 hour supply ie 4 terminal meter but within it has contactors. I...
  20. FUSEServices

    Restaurants / Pubs Outdoor heating.

    I have been asked to quote to install 6 x 1.8kW heaters to a wooden pergola with a perspex roof. It's on decking and there is a TN-C-S earth provided. There are obvious things to consider about the heat etc, but I'm more concerned about the electrical installation. It is 12m long and 4m wide and...

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