Recent content by Anteaus

The thermostat was just a suggestion. The basic issue here is that this model has an extremely limited control range, in fact you can only vary the output by 800W. So, not a question of adjustment, but a design limitation it seems. It is at the upper end of the price range for inset fires (she...

Looks like it's a Flavel Kenilworth FHKC37MN2 http://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/23269.htm (Not bought from this supplier, purely for illustration) Well, just to follow up, the installer has taken a look at the fire, and says that the output cannot be reduced to less...

Jesus wept. Householders call 12v lamps low voltage lighting. LINESMEN call 240v 'low voltage' because they cant get a decent length of spark out of it, as in less than a foot or two. :D As such, I see no justification for resorting to yet more yuckspeak :sick: such as calling it 'SELV' or...

Main issue with combining is that standard B22 lampholders are only rated at 10A. This is an academic consideration, mind you. In practice it would be OK provided the supply is fused at 13A max. Don't say I said that though... :whistle: Although, I can see no reason why you could not fit a fuse...

That looks like a GU10 lamp. If it has two 'mushroom' contacts that twist to lock, it's GU10. If two slim pins, it's usually an MR16 although there are other MR sizes. GU10 lamps run on direct mains, MR16 are low voltage, usually 12v. Basically, the MR16 fittings you took out are preferable to...

"I'm not keen on the server room sharing an RCD with circuits that could make it trip." Depends very much on the size of the IT installation. If just a single server and a broadband router, then a decent-sized UPS will take care of it. For larger corporate installations it wouldn't be...

All circuits should now be RCD protected including lighting. AFAIK there is no specific requirement for split RCD protection. The metal case requirement only applies if the CU is replaced after 1 Jan 2016. If your lighting circuits are not RCD protected, then RCBOs might be an option.

Also says it was because the work was dangerous, although it isn't clear what was regarded as dangerous about it. As for China I'm not sure it would make any odds who does the fitting since most of the appliances are death traps anyway. OK, they could certify that the wires have been spliced...

Many modern electronic appliances use a SMPS power regulator, which will work over a very wide range of input voltages. That said, the lower the voltage the harder the SMPS has to work, and if run undervoltaged they may get hot. Your main concern here is the fridge, which uses an induction...

There are pro's and con's - The advantage of the tank is that it can cope better with sudden heavy demands for hot water such as running a bath or several hot taps on. It should also give a more consistent temperature of water, I find that the combi output temp is very dependent on flow rate...

Thanks for replies, will do.

Yes, I think you are right that an approach to the installer first would be the diplomatic way to handle this. AFAICS the free check offer is standard practice. The heat output is too high because the fire has to be turned on and off to keep the temperature within an acceptable range, it...

There have been a few threads on this subject, but I was wondering how high above the 'coals' the max flame should be in a gas simulated-coal fire. Also, is it OK for the flame to be substantially yellow? Friend has had one installed (sorry no model) in which the flames touch the rear metal...

Coming out of Sainsbury's today, a cyclist picked-up his bike in the foyer (where it should not have been anyway) rode out the doors between pedestrians with less than 1ft clearance, and across the cash machines, at speed, on the pavement. This was in a car park with only slow moving traffic, so...

I was thinking the same thing. It seemingly is in good condition and not very old, but With the level of red tape surrounding gas work she might just hit a situation where no-one will install it. In which case the prep work will have been wasted.