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  1. J

    Generator to run oil fired boiler or immersion heater?

    Hi. We've a champion generator, inverter, dual fuel, 3.6 kw, which we've used a couple of times during power outages over the last 18 months to power a fridge (class 1) - needed to keep my partner's meds. at fridge temperature and a range of other items (class 2) such as broadband router, TV...
  2. R

    Economy 7 confusion

    Hello all, We have just moved into our new place and it is all electric running a economy 7 set up. I have done some looking and it seems I want my off peak switch always on and keep the on peak switch off. My confusion is nothing is marked. I have attached photos of the water heater with the...
  3. S

    Immersion fuse or MCB?

    An immersion heater 3kW, say off a final ring. A number of points. Is is best have a 13A double pole FCU switch or a double pole 13A type C MCB? A fuse is one-shot. If it blows the danger is eliminated until seen to. The MCB in a local enclosure doubles as switch but can be switched back on by...
  4. SparkySy

    1 year old immersion heater keeps tripping thermal cut out, any suggestions?

    Hello good people. I have an ongoing issue with a top entry immersion heater over heat stat that keeps Tripping out. (Built into stat) On a 24hr mechanical timer. The tank was replaced just over a year ago and with it a new immersion heater and stat. The original stat worked fine for about 3...
  5. W

    Immersion heater query

    Wonder if someone can explain this to me, if youve got an economy 7 controlling your immersors how is it wired if you have an off peak and a boost option but there’s only one live connection within the unit?? Question 1 lol! Question 2 - how would you wire it if you have 2 immersors but no off...
  6. tommy2809

    Ireland Apt immersion replacement

    Hi I replaced a Flash immersion timer with an apt one today and it seemed straightforward but just wondering should the light on isolation switch not always stay on even when the immersion switch is set to off.Also when I flick the switch on the isolation to off and leave the immersion at on...
  7. B

    Solar immersion controller

    Can someone recommend an immersion controller that turns the immersion on when the is excess power from solar panels. Thanks
  8. G

    Immersion cut out temp - Faulty?

    Hi All. Its been ages since I have been on here- Fortunately log in details stored on PC. I have just had a new boiler and 210 ltr unvented tank fitted in the loft to replace a very old Baxi back boiler. I have now fitted a Solic 200 diverter to utilise all the spare capacity from the 3,84 Kw...
  9. S

    380v immersion heater in UK

    I need a 3 phase immersion heater with a DN32/42 mm thread for a commercial pasteuriser. The only ones that I've found so far are not inexpensive! I have now found several for sale on line which are far more affordable but they're rated at 380 volts and advertised as heaters for PV water...
  10. zaceverett

    Twin immersion same circuit?

    I've purchased a horizontal unvented cylinder that has come with 2 immersion heaters. I was hoping to use the same circuit the my existing tank used. What's the best way to wire in for 2 immersions? Upgrade the 2.5mm radial? Any suggestions welcome
  11. B

    Immersion Heater add Wifi control? can you add simple wifi switch AFTER the existing fused spur.

    Hi, Have normal fused immersion heater switch. I would like to add a smart wifi switch to it so when my Solar is producing over 3k spare, going back to the grid (once the battery is charged) it can heat the water instead, save using the gas for the PM heat up. Will use Home Assistant. I know...
  12. R

    Boiler, programmer etc. via immersion heater circuit?

    Can I supply my central heating (programmer, two port valves and boiler) via a fused spur taken from the immersion heater circuit? They’re currently supplied from a fused spur taken off the ring main; however, kitchen wall’s are being moved around. There is nothing else on the immersion...
  13. I

    Advice needed on Immersion Heater moving from dual to single tariff supply

    Until last week I had a dual tariff electricity supply with a cheaper overnight tariff. This was good for the storage heating, but now the storage heaters are gone we've changed our electricity to a single electricity tariff. There are two consumer units with the off peak fuseboard supplying...
  14. 1

    Solar immersion wiring, Sunsynk smart load

    Hi, I'm after some help please. I have a 21 panel 8.5kw system with 5kw export allowance and a Sunsynk 8kw inverter. The inverter has a smart load ability which I'm hoping will save me buying an Eddi or isolar. From what I gather, this will let me set a surplus load to go to this smart load, so...
  15. A

    Immersion heater - New switch install help

    Hi, I'm about to switch to an energy tariff whereby i think it would be better/cheaper to heat my water via my immersion heater and not my gas boiler. I have a plain old switch attached and wanted to install a new WiFi-enabled switch or, failing that, a timer switch. I've just opened up the...
  16. Shaun H

    What's wrong with this? It supplies an immersion heater, it's not the disconnected line & neutral.

  17. M

    On peak off peak wired incorrectly?

    Hi Absolutely 0 knowledge of this so excuse language / terms / explanation. Electric only ground floor 2 bed flat ( 3 external walls) On peak and off peak switches for immersion (water in a tank…goes to kitchen sink , shower , toilet and bathroom sink) - to note - this water is boiling hot...
  18. I

    Dedicated circuit for immersion heater

    Hi, I know it's best practice to run an immersion on a dedicated circuit but am I OK with the following A new heat pump is being fitted and it has a wiring centre in the airing cupboard next to the cylinder, the wiring centre requires a 3A switched spur to power the circuit board a diverter...
  19. S

    Can I switch on an Economy7 immersion heater during daytime hours?

    We are replacing our Economy7 hot water cylinder due to a leak that has two immersion heaters and an indirect coil from our multi-fuel stove. My plumber has only been able to find a cylinder with one immersion connection (plus the two 28mm indirect coil connections). Is there a way to switch...
  20. S

    Give energy or solar edge

    Can you pair a give energy inverter with an immersion tank? Or would I have to get a solar edge inverter

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