Testing night storage heaters

[nickyross]

I've installed some Dimplex 2.5 Kw slimline storage heaters, the wiring having being done already.

I'd like to test the heaters during the peak period - can I just wire up a plug to the heater cord and plug it in?

I'm working on the basis of I = P/V = 2500/230 = 10.87A.

Is there any other factor to consider before I go ahead and do this?

 

[dwain dibley]

sounds ok.
is there a socket next to the heaters to use ?
if you are going to use an extension lead, check its' rating, many are rated at 5A or 10A
i presume you are just going to test them for a short while to make sure they work.
hope this helps

 

[nickyross]

Yup - going to use a 15A extension reel. And it will only be for a few mins.

Thanks Dwaine!

 

[Adam_151]

Make sure you unwind this extension reel fully, or you'll have a second heater...

 

[nickyross]

Ah - good tip. Thanks!

 

[Lectrician]

I don't see the benefit of testing them like this??

If you can 'see' the elements resistance at the CU, have tested your R1+R2, your plane sailing.....

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Surely it's boats that you sail?

Planes you fly. Even if they are what the Americans call sailplanes.

Although both may be operated by someone called a pilot.

And some boats do spend more time in the air than in the water when travelling at full speed.

 

[crystal ball]

I don't see the benefit of testing them like this??

If you can 'see' the elements resistance at the CU, have tested your R1+R2, your plane sailing.....

Me neither, have fitted loads over the years and never felt the need for energising, you will find out soon enough if the are not working.

 

[Lectrician]

Surely it's boats that you sail?

Planes you fly. Even if they are what the Americans call sailplanes.

Although both may be operated by someone called a pilot.

And some boats do spend more time in the air than in the water when travelling at full speed.

Good to see your sense of humour is on form so early

 

[nickyross]

I don't see the benefit of testing them like this??

Luckily, I can

 

[crystal ball]

I don't see the benefit of testing them like this??

Luckily, I can

Care to elaborate

 

[nickyross]

Care to elaborate

The appliances are in a rented flat, about 13 miles from where I live. The flat is unoccupied, with tenants moving in next week. I needed to get the work done today, and didn't want to have to go back again, especially in t' middle of t' night.

So, I bought one of these from RS components, did the necessary with all the heaters, and then was able to test them to my satisfaction.

This way, if any of them doesn't work next week, I know that it's nothing I've done, and the wrong person won't get called out

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Let me see if I've got this straight.

You are unqualified.

You don't have proper test equipment.

You're carrying out notifiable work on a property that you will be letting to tenants.

 

[nickyross]

Let me see if I've got this straight.

OK.

You are unqualified.

I've never hidden that fact.

You don't have proper test equipment.

Correct, but this is getting tedious.

You're carrying out notifiable work on a property that you will be letting to tenants.

I disagree - please feel free to be specific. In the meantime, although it's not relevant to anything, it isn't my property, and I'm not going to be letting it.

Is this your thing b-a-s? You look for topics on which you can point out the bl**din obvious? If you wanna say something then how's about being direct about it?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

OK - you should not have fitted those storage heaters.