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  1. S

    Small solar/battery system problem

    Hey guys, hoping someone can help with my problem.! A client of mine asked me to rig-up a little solar system to power a diaphragm air pump (230V/3A) for a cesspit. Solar/low voltage isn't something that I'm that familiar with (I'm a sparks), would have much rather just laid some new armoured...
  2. J

    Removing old wired stat for new hive system

    Hi Firstly if it wasn’t for this forum I would not have been to able to wire my hive controller so quickly so thank you ! Still sort of on topic of my hive I need to disconnect my old wired stat. I believe two of the wires will need connecting together to complete the circuit. Could anyone...
  3. U

    Any battery storage system worth having ?

    I already have a 4kW PV system that will be 10 years old in September, just looking at how much my electricity cost will increase in March when my fixed rate ends i'm starting to wonder if any Battery storage system is worth investing in now that energy prices and going mental.. My Electricity...
  4. K

    Fire system recommendations

    Hello all, Firstly, I am not installing this myself and have several pros coming in to quote in the new year. A couple of years ago, most of the first fix was done with with FP200 cables to each room and corridor. I am now looking for recommendations for addressable fire systems/panels for a 7...
  5. LuLeta

    Stuck on wiring system

    I am working on some archway lighting, after a finished install the contractor has changed his mind and wants all of the lights to come on at lux level 35 and half to switch off at 70 lux level via photocell. I have wired the lights in a leap frog way as the lights are on both sides and the...
  6. UKMeterman

    Installer wanted to fault find Fermax Keypad system, Newport South Wales

    Hi, I am looking for an installer to faultfind a Fermax Keypad flat access system Newport South Wales. Someone changed the electric entry lock and since then, the lock has been intermittant, the entry codes only cause a clicking sound from the entry unit (relay working) and some of the buzzers...
  7. Weezy

    Adding an additional zone to existing heating system, should this work?

    So iv got to add a mini one UFH zone to an existing property's heating system, i have already wired in all the easy parts ie. actuator, zone valve, stat etc. however i just need to hook it up to trigger the boiler. iv attached a few images to try and explain things better, the plumber told me...
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    • adding additional boiler electrical work existing heating heating controls system ufh work zone
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    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Which speaker system for my new gym?

    I've just has a gym built in the garden and want to kit it out with a decent sound system. I know very little about newer technology hence asking here. I would want to be able to use spotify from my android phone and also utilise the speakers for the TV that will be going in there. The plan...
  9. S

    UK Consumer unit TT system far from DNO fuse

    Evening all, I’d appreciate your opinions here: I’m looking at an old (150 years+) stone house. Complete rewire and renovation. DNO fuse is currently where the master bedroom will be (upstairs). Client wants it to be moved to a more accessible location downstairs about 15m away depending on the...
  10. T

    creating a proper grounding system

    Hello everyone my name is Tarek, i work as a concert and show lighting operator with over 20 years of experience in this field, so i have gained a decent amount of electrical experience over the years but i'm NOT a professional electrician i will try to explain my problem in details so this...
  11. J

    Curious DNO MET on TT System

    Just completed an EICR which had an Unsatisfactory Report done earlier in the year by another Spark, i have a copy of the report and he's put the earthing system down as a TN-S and a ZE of 0.21. However as you can see the main earthing conductor (16mm) doesn't go to what appears to be a DNO MET...
  12. Bloomer26

    Car electrical system shutdown

    After around 40-1h of driving at night (lights/dash on) a few warnings start to appear; hill start assist unavailable, vdc unavailable, yellow lock symbol appears(immobiliser unavailable) then finally the dashboard and headlights intermittently turn on and off whilst driving. (Radio still works)...
  13. Mark42

    Earthing/bonding of independent system inside existing building

    I've volunteered (!) to install a complete theatre lighting system in my local sports hall, so the stage can be used for theatrical productions, bands and so on. It should be fun. Part of the deal is that the new system is to be completely independent of the existing installation. It will be...
  14. S

    Am2, what size cable for the heating system

    Hi everyone I have my am2 resit coming up and was wondering what size cable do you use from the wiring centre, to the programmer, and what size cable is used from the wiring centre to the thermostat. I thought it was 1.5, but wasn't sure. Any answers will be much appreciated, thanks a lot.
  15. J

    Best battery system to add to existing PV installation

    Hi, I'm new to this forum. I had a 4kW PV system installed in 2011 with SMA inverter. It has performed without fault and I'm now considering adding battery storage. I'm looking for advice on the best sort of system to use, and manufacturers and installers in SE England. My estimated annual...
  16. H

    Thermal print head for a parking management system based on Raspberry Pi pico and HMI

    Materials to be used 1、STONE STWI101WT-01 2、FTP thermal printer head 3、Raspberry Pi pico 4、Coin-operated machine Function The control function is displayed on the serial screen, the main interface selects the floor, after entering the main interface selects the parking space, at the same...
  17. R

    Help please to understand whether my PV system has been correctly installed?

    I have recently had installed an 8 PV panel and inverter on to my roof. This was a local authority initiative which was installed free of charge. The system has been working and reductions in my electrical usage is being assessed. I was so impressed with the reductions that I have had a further...
  18. G

    Alarm system wiring - Daisy chain

    Hello I’m a relatively new spark and have avoided installing wired security alarms instead opting for wireless systems for customers. I have a rewire currently and the customer is wanting a wired system. Am I right in thinking I can daisy chain the sensors and keypads? They have a three...
  19. O

    Multi-fuel boiler stove connected to existing heating system using a relay

    Hi all, first of all I'm not a sparks so forgive my ignorance. We are currently getting a boiler stove installed. This involves connecting the plumbing and some electrical to our existing heating system. The Plumber has requested that our electrician installs a spur at the location of the...
  20. T

    How to wire a comms wire to a Battery storage system?

    Hi, We want to buy a Powervault Battery/Inverter/charger storage system. The Powervault must be able to read a current transformer, clipped on to the incoming mains line next to the consumer unit. This current transformer module has an ethernet connection. The following Powervault...
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