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  1. C

    SWA protection with off peak

    Hello, Been to look at job, a barn that's been converted into separate flats. Each one is fed by a 10mm 3C SWA. On peak, off peak and neutral. Currently they just have a double pole main switch for isolation but no protective device. Is there a nice little unit I can use that's designed to deal...
  2. H

    Horstmann electronic 7 only heating water using boost not timed off peak....

    The unit only heats water using the programmed boost and when pressed in the 1 2 or Cont boost function. I have checked the off-peak time which is set to 2.30-7.30 am - this is when the Horstmann should do its thing...? But it's not heating the water so only the top cylinder works on boost, the...
  3. V

    economy 7 on peak/ off peak boards

    if a house has economy 7, off peak board and on peak board. and where the meter only energizes the off peak board during the night for the storage heaters - my question is does the on peak board also run at cheaper electric during the night, or just the off peak board. the meter has rate 1 &2
  4. 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...
  5. sythai

    Off peak query - but of help please

    Evening All Just want to check I've got his correct.... have a property with peak & off-peak DB. The tails from both DBs peak & off-peak go into the same henley blocks. Then looks like off-peak DB supply is run through a contractor, which I assume is controlled via time clock in the meter...
  6. Bob Geldoff1234

    UK Cheap off peak electric

    I am currently on the Octopus Go tariff with 7.5p kwh 12.30am to 4.30am and then 30p kwh during the day.I use this tariff to charge my plugin hybrid very cheaply. I have an old but usable 80ah car battery,a 150 watt dc to ac inverter and a 10 watt LED lamp. I have it set up to charge the battery...
  7. P

    Off peak Heating contactor confusion.

    Hi. Can anyone offer a bit of advice please. I've got a customer who wants needs an upgrade to their consumer units. It is a bungalow that has a 3 phase supply. Each phase has a separate consumer unit. Blue and Yellow are being used for heating, and the Red is general domestic power and lighting...
  8. E

    LED downlights and Off peak ripple

    As title suggests, how to correct off peak ripple effect on LED Downlights with Dimmers. I heard filters don't exactly work . Dimmers are Clipsal downlights are domus brand.. Also heard replacing Meter to a smart meter solves this issue
  9. 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...
    • NicoleAm
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  10. dokkan1080

    Off peak and peak consuker unots combined?

    Is a board layed out like this correct for an eco 7 off peak supply and a peak supply? Two isolators that feed seperate rcds. They have a shared neutral which is split at a Hanley block. The peak live, neutral and earth enter the cu via one gland, And off peak live and neutral enter via...
  11. M

    Off peak economy 7 water heater replacement

    I’m doing away with the off peak supply to an all electric flat and going with ‘eco’ heaters that will be off the standard tariff. I’m looking for advice with regards to replacing the water heater control? I’ve attached a possible suitable replacement I think…. Any help will be greatly...
  12. sythai

    Off peak help please

    Hi Guys Done CU (peak & off peak) upgrade last week, they've got EDF Economy 7. E7 only does an overnight immersion, rest of property is on the peak supply. Had call from customer saying E7 overnight immersion is not coming on ? Just trying figure out what may have happened. Tested out at...
  13. Dartlec

    Odd voltage on Off peak circuit

    While sorting out some issues with immersions at a flat yesterday, I ran into something that seemed peculiar (to me at least). Immersions need new thermostats/cut out, all quite normal.. However, while testing the lower (off peak) immersion I was getting 13V L-N - which I assumed was just my...
  14. G

    UK On/off peak water heater help

    Hi everyone, I’m looking for some help. I’ve just moved into a new flat that uses an economy 7 tariff. It’s all electric. I’ve never used something like this before and am very confused as to how it works and what I should do. I have 2 switches next to my water heater one that says on peak and...
  15. K

    Horstmann economy 7 quartz charging off peak times

    Hello there, I hope you could help me. I have this horstmann economy quartz 7 and it was working fine until last month. It seems I get charged for heating the water during night which should be the off peak time for low rate. My smart meter from my energy supplier is showing too much usage...
  16. R

    Off peak/ peak issues - appliances not working on "off peak"

    Hello, Needing some advice if possible. I'm not a qualified sparky but DIY'er (A 'Sarah Beeny' lol) so apologies if this isn't the correct forum. In a nutshell, I've been renovating a let property. Same tenants for 10yrs. New heaters (all electric flat) were installed by 'agents' tradesmen...
  17. E

    UK Peak / Off Peak CU Change

    Hi All, I've been commissioned to carry out remedial works at a property that recently had an EICR done by another contractor. Upon arrival at the premises I immediately noticed several C1 & C2 Codes not mentioned in the report which I have reported back to the agents! Anyway I have attached...
  18. spud1

    Overall main switch where the installtion has off peak heating ?

    What is everyone's general procedure for provision of an overall installation main switch isolator where an installation has two DB's - one off peak, one on peak? Is it crucial a linked 4 pole main switch be installed to isolate both sets of tails or can a dispensation be made with some clear...
  19. spud1

    Surge Protection for off peak DB too?

    Hi guys, So I have a domestic scenario where off peak E7 storage heating is installed. Client has asked for a DB upgrade and has opted for surge protection. Currently they have separate ON and OFF peak Wylex fuse boards tailed individually from the origin, the meter is 2 metres away. If I...
  20. Stevie g

    4c10 micc feeding off peak and domestic DBs

    Hi all Got 4c10mm micc supplies to off peak DB and domestic DB Backed up by individual 80A Kmf s, what are your thoughts on two feeds in same micc. Put appropriate warning labels on both ends Down rated fuses to 63A
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