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  1. H

    Economy 7 with underfloor heating

    Hi. We have moved into a new build house in Feb this year that has infrared underfloor heating and an economy 7 tariff. For info we also have solar panels (obvs useless in the winter when we use the UFH). Our electric bill was huge and we are trying to work out how best to use the economy 7 with...
  2. M

    Underfloor heating pump

    Hi guys just in the process of wiring up a 3 zone Drayton jb with 3 zone wireless heating controls. My question is as it stands at the moment which ever zone is on ie rads, hot water and underfloor heating the pump on the underfloor heating will start running, now I’ve not done a lot with...
  3. W

    Best way of supplying underfloor heating

    At a rewire today, client has decided he wants underfloor heating all through his house. This is what will be heating his house. Downstairs it’s 4 small bedrooms and a small hallway, upstairs he has a dining room and a very large living room. Never done underfloor heating before, I was going to...
  4. H

    Fused spur rating for electric underfloor heating

    Builder installed 175w / sq metre in an area 6.7 x 3.5. What should the fused spur be rated at and should it have a contractor as well? Am I correct in thinking it is drawing just over 17A therefore 13A fused spur is insufficient? Thanks
  5. P

    Tado and Electric Underfloor Heating

    Hi, I would like some advice on using Tado with electric underfloor heating to ensure it is I have Tado contolling my boiler and radiators around my home and would like to add in 3 zones of electric underfloor heating in to this system. Unfortunately Tado does not officially support electric...
  6. B

    How good is underfloor heating in a large room

    Morning all, I'm about to embark on some home renovation and the kitchen is the first target. We are looking at making it bigger, all in the room would be 32m2. I have read that electric underfloor heating systems are better and more efficient for smaller rooms, but that they can take a while...
  7. H

    Underfloor heating wiring connection plug

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  8. R

    Open source thermostat for electric underfloor heating?

    I'm getting started on rehabbing my house and I want to install an electric underfloor heating system that I can eventually control through an open source home automation system. As I understand it, most thermostats are not compatible with electric underfloor heating because for electric...
  9. E

    Heatmiser underfloor heating

    I’m scratching my head here , any reason the pump isn’t kicking in and valve when I turn on zone 1
  10. A

    Underfloor heating not working

    Hello. I was called to a house yesterday where the electric underfloor heating doesn't function. The supply is good but the customer did say that the temperature probe was replaced a few years ago, and a new thermostat panel fitted , see attached photos. What are the 2 clear sheathed wires for...
  11. K

    Underfloor heating

    I live in a first floor flat and would like to install underfloor heating in the bathroom and kitchen. The mains box is in the communal area on the ground floor. Would an electrician have to connect the underfloor heating to the mains box and would that require a lot of work? Thanks in...
  12. HappyHippyDad

    What electrics are required for water underfloor heating?

    I have been asked by the plumber to be present when he installs the water underfloor heating. This was not part of my quote as it is not something I do. Bit unsure of exactly what he will want as it is the builder I am talking to and have not yet spoken to the plumber. I was hoping for a bit of...
  13. C

    Under floor heating issue

    I have a heating system that will have ufh and standard heating upstairs. There is a motorised valve on the heating system but the plumber hasnt put one on the ufh. My issue is is that wen i call the ufh on both turn on . Ive been told to put a put a relay or contactor on them but i cant get my...
  14. J

    Replace a 25" electric baseboard heater with in floor heat

    Hello I am starting to plan a bathroom renovation and would like to remove an old baseboard heater and replace it with infloor heat. The circuit looks to be a double breaker 20amp each that runs to a baseboard in the powder room onto the laundry room then into the bathroom i want to replace...
  15. X

    Is it okay to run some heating cable up the wall behind a mirror?

    I'm looking at installing Ecoflex loose cable under the floor in my bathroom. I'm also going to be installing a large mirror, running the length of one wall, which I'd also like to heat to stop it misting up. I understand it hasn't been designed with that in mind, but would there be any...
  16. B

    Electrical insurance claim for broken underfloor heating 400v+ neutral loss?

    I'd appreciate some advice on an insurance dispute: Last year the electricity board sent someone to replace our 3 phase meter. He mis-wired it and popped anything electronic, any lights that were on, and a fair number of white goods. He left it mis-wired for about 15 mins and it didn't trip any...
  17. P

    2 wiring centres..

    Hi all, I posted this week about an omnie UFH wiring centre I’m installing, it’s my first install of this kind and I’m unfamiliar with it. The wiring centre for the manifold is simple and I understand it my problem is it’s only underfloor heating downstairs, upstairs is rads and towel rads on a...
  18. cliffed

    Do you ever feel so Stupid

    Had a great job with an old mate of mine,he wasn’t to sure how to connect ufh heatmiser wireless system. Did all the hard graft,conectted all,fuse blowing in Boiler. Theres no earth fault so a dead shout somewhere,refitted boiler fuse,they had a spare one,blew 3 amp on switch spur.things are not...
  19. V

    Free ESWA heating mats to give away- excess from old project. New, unused

    I have some ESWA heating mats to give away to anyone that can use them. I had them for a project in 2003 which didn't need them in the end, and they've been stored in a dry place ever since. They are completely unused, and free to a good home. Mats only, no thermostat. You pay the postage
  20. cliffed

    Ls Lr why isn’t some dont bother

    Just your thoughts on this one,helping a sparky out on a real nice ufh system wireless stats & heatmiser wireless control box. i asked you got all the cables in from boiler to junction boxes.,3core to each one mate. why is it they don’t look @the diagram,it shows a volt free contact,to the...

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