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    Dimplex Quantum storage heater 150 - keeps melting 20amp double pole switch

    Had a quantum (qm150) installed for 8 years - no problem. Couple of weeks ago the switch (usually always on except when on holiday) stuck and no power to heater. Had a look at switch and saw it was melted where the N wire goes in. Bought an exact replacement (B+Q) and replaced myself with the...
  2. I

    Storage Heater Repair

    Hi, We have an old storage heater (FGS Storad COH 972A). Guess it's around 30 years old. It's a dual rad - storage and convector heater. Stopped working last winter. I opened it up (after turning off the power!) and noticed one of the cables was burnt and snapped). Also, noticed one of the...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  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...
    • NicoleAm
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    • heaters memera off off peak storage storage heater stuff switchboard
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
    • Sarah Giles
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    • economy 7 flat heaters help help please months please power private rented scottish storage heater
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  9. A

    old storage heater usage

    Hi , I moved into a quite old house with old storage heaters. Hoping that I`ve googled it right , it shall be unidare storage heaters ums 718 93. Also attached its photos. Apart from that I have Economy7 meter with day rate ( rate1 ) and night rate ( rate2) As I am very new to storage...
  10. W

    Fixing storage heater

    Was changing a storage heater today, I’ve used 6 spring toggles to fix it to the wall. No straps behind the wall at all, is this safe? Seemed solid when I was giving it a pull. Didn’t have any wood for fixing a pad
  11. J

    UK storage heater with booster wiring requirement

    Good evening. I after some advice please I had an old dimplex storage heater removed from my flat and wish to get another one fitted but the modern storage heaters have a boost function which requires extra wiring. Can anyone please tell me what this will entail as concerned about this as I have...
  12. mattg4321

    A storage heater on 2 phases.

    Just looked at a job and the storage heater has a peak and off peak supply to it. These are on different phases. There is a label on it to warn of this. Not something I’ve seen before though and feels wrong but probably almost inevitable in commercial buildings with storage heaters. Thoughts.
  13. M

    Dimplex Quantrum Storage Heater location

    Replacing an old storage heater with a Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater, but the Dimplex is physically larger, placing it directly beside the power socket /switch that feeds it, the socket would be very close to the heaters SIDE panel but not covered or hidden. Is that acceptable or is there a...
  14. Dartlec

    FGS Storad Storage Heater cutout replacement

    Any one with experience of the FGS Storad heater range and model numbers (installed in a flat built 1993ish I believe). Apart from FGS Storad there is no data plate or model number that I can find. I've been called out a couple of times by the landlord for tenants for one of the heaters in the...
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    Can anyone identify the make/model of this storage heater please?

    Hi All, after a bit of help and wondered if anyone can tell me if they know the make/model of this storage heater. Recently purchased a property and this storage heater does not work, so looking for parts to fix it or may replace. There is no manufacturers make or serial numbers I can see on the...
  16. J

    Storage heater local timer

    I have 2 storage heaters in the flat I let out (in London). They are 3.5KW As far as I am aware there has never been a separate off peak supply for these heaters. Around 5 years ago the heaters were replaced and one timer was fitted to each heater in place of the switch - the model was Timeguard...
  17. F

    UK Dimplex storage heater question.

    Can anyone point me in the direction of the reset switch on the Dimplex XL 12N series A? Thanks.
  18. D

    Storage heater not charging

    Hi all, hope someone can help or just shed some light. We recently moved into a property that uses storage heaters in the living room. Now it is getting cold we need to use them, however we discovered faults, electrician replaced a part and assured us everything was in order. Have serviced on...
  19. littlespark

    Feasibility of “reverse” storage heater?

    Ok. Just thinking out loud here. I’ve cut through from my house into the attached garage, and have the laundry machines out there and a spare freezer. Combo boiler already there. We are finding it really cold in there just now. Would it be possibly to connect up a storage heater on a timer...
  20. M

    Advice regarding storage heater

    I am refurbishing a modern flat that I have recently bought and it is all electric. All the old heating, which was a mix of convectors and a large storage heater have been scrapped. The storage heater is located in the lounge/dining area and I wish to replace it with a slightly larger unit to...
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