Recent content by alan2525

The Key switch isn't of the momentary type, it's just turned to the on position to switch on and turned off to remove the key and turn off the power.

Does BS 4163 just relates to new builds, or should existing D&T workshops conform to those regulations too?

I work in a Design and Technology Workshop, we have a key switch for turning the power on and three mushroom headed E-stop buttons around the workshop for cutting off power to fixed machines and 240v sockets (some sockets are isolated by the keyswitch and some are on an uncontrolled circuit)...

Coldest day of the year so far and problems with lukewarm radiators and hot water. Boiler fires up and runs for around 7 minutes prior to dropping back to a pilot light. Have tested the over heat thermostat and main thermostat, problem appears to be the solenoid on the gas control valve. Gas...