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  1. L

    12v AC door release conundrum

    I need to put an exterior grade switch with a timer, to switch a 12v AC solenoid which is fail-secure- so it needs a momentary voltage to open the gate. All the electronic switches I am finding are 12v DC- but I need AC. I can't just use an ordinary push to make as I need a timer, so the...
  2. A

    Wiring a siren through a timer

    Looking some advice on wiring a siren through a timer to alert everyone to the conveyor belt running. They don't want it to delay the belts starting (stupid idea) they just want it to sound when the belt starts up as it's unguarded. I'm wiring it off a n/o contact on the push button. I'm trying...
  3. Y

    Timer module Run on fan timer

    We have a number of inline fans which we would like to repurpose for bathroom ventilation. We are looking to find switch/permanent live timer run on timer modules to facilitate these fans being used to vent bathrooms. In particular, we are hoping to source modules capable of being set in excess...
  4. L

    Delay start timer bathroom extractor fan

    Age old problem of the customer wants to have the bathroom extractor to come on with the bathroom lights but doesn't want the fan to run if just going for a number 1 in the middle of the night o_O Having a look about I've pretty much decided on an Air flow icon 15 fan with delay start timer...
    • Leesparkykent
    • Thread
    • bathroom delay direct extractor extractor fan fan https lights module products start timer
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. L

    Bathroom extractor fan - please help

    Hi everyone, I had an extractor fan fitted in my downstairs toilet yesterday. The fan turns on when the light turns on. The problem is that the fan runs for about 15 minutes after I turn the light off. I only need it to run for a minute or 2. According to the instructions the electrician left...
    • Lucy Godlinson
    • Thread
    • bathroom extractor extractor fan fan help instructions light please timer
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  6. gazdkw82

    Advice on exterior timer control

    so I have an ip rated double socket outlet on the side of my decking. It's spurred from a double socket workshop which is fed from the house CU (SWA) Iv fitted some decking lights which have a standard socket fitting. I'm looking at options to have the lights automatically turn on around...
  7. S

    Old Timer (ish)

    Been a spark for far too long now, happy to offer advice (and learn new things).
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    Thermostat timer settings

    I have inherited a fully working underfloor heating system, but can't work out the instructions for the timer that controls the thermostat! http://www.swegonhomesolutions.dk/Global/PDFs%20Archive/Air%20handling%20units/Compact%20Air%20(-2007)/_en/CACZ05.pdf I followed the instructions...
  9. sparky1508

    Switching non timer extraction fan

    Hi, Can't seem to find anything in the regs but I have been asked to fit an extractor fan in a small cupboard containing some IT equipment which gets quite warm and it's just to dissipate heat out of the cupboard. My question is, as it's a fan without run on timer I am using T&E to power it...
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    swimming pool pump on a DPST timer

    Hi all, first time poster :) trying to figure out the british naming conventions on electrical components, and in need of help to identify the name in the UK, so here goes.. I have a single speed 1hp pool pump with a sal****er clorinator that requires to be run for 2 hours daily to keep the...
  11. S

    Double pole switch a must for storage water heater?

    From a regulations standpoint, is it a must to use a double pole switch for storage water heater? I don't seem to find it worded as such in the BS standards. The reason I am asking is I want to replace my current double pole switch with a run back timer from CP Electronics. This run back timer...
  12. D

    Hager Digital Timer issue

    Does anybody know anyway that you can override the lockout feature on a Hager eg203 digital timer? I can't change the settings due to it being locked. You need a key that fits into the timer but I don't have it and really need to change the settings. We're on holiday and the aircon is set to...
  13. E

    Why is there 8 volts across the main switch when the mech n/storage timer is off?

    I have a mechanical timer switch controlling the night storage radiators. My multimeter can read AC volts but not amps. The mechanical timer switch is showing off at the moment, however:- When I put the multimeter across the supply with the consumer unit main switch on it registers about 8...
    • electricans_son
    • Thread
    • across main main switch off switch timer volts
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  14. R

    Swimming pool pump timer

    I have an MK panel with time clocks for pump and boiler. These are mechanical with tabs to set on/off times. One has failed and I just cannot find a supplier for a replacement. Anyone got any ideas?
  15. R

    Timer for a Radial Circuit

    Hi, First off I apologise if there is already a topic going for this or if it is a daft question. I'm currently in the first year of my course so any help would be appreciated. How would I go about putting a timer on a Radial circuit that has about 3 sockets on it? Again any advice on the...
    • RED_
    • Thread
    • circuit radial radial circuit sockets timer
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. L

    Help needed pleaseeeeeee pir with a switch to cancel overrun timer

    Hi all went to see a customer today. He wants to to try and find a pir for his bathroom which i can connect a switch to which he can push to cancel the overrun. Is there such a thing???
    • Lukethoma1985
    • Thread
    • needed pir switch timer
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. V

    Replacing Boiler's Spur Timer with Socket + plug

    I have this boiler: Ravenheat - CSI 85 combination boiler - atmospheric combustion - high efficiency boiler ~ If link does not show, google Ravenheat CSI 85 Combination Boiler - Atmospheric The website says, under Technical Data, that the boiler is 3 amps. My previous electrician...
    • vt12
    • Thread
    • boiler connection fused plug replacing socket spur timer
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  18. M

    Timer Switch Failures

    Hello Forum Members, I would really appreciate any advice you can offer on this problem. I live in an apartment building in Montenegro. There are a large number of lights around the outside of the building and these are controlled by a timer switch to illuminate the car park and front entrance...
  19. B

    Contactor Fault

    Hi just after a bit of help with a intermentant issue I have with some car park lighting that is controlled by a time clock and 3 contactors. The contactors are sticking in so the lighting is staying on, ive taken off the load for the lights and the CB for the time clock which resets the...
  20. J

    Timer that moves with Daylight

    Hi I need to fit a timer in my loft (no access to daylight) and I want to power my immersion element in my hot water tank during daylight hours (whilst my solar is generating electric.....)... I waned to know if there was such a timer that "knows" the dawn and dusk times (or can be programmed)...
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