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thanks all...the problem has only started recently...I only noticed as the pump was running but my heating has been off....just struck me as being not quite right...I've got someone coming to look at it later in the week...cheers for the replies!

It's an Ideall Classic FF350. It was installed in 2002 and was re-installed (repositioned in 2007). The timer just has Brittish Gas UP11 (cant see an actual make)...cheers

Hello...I'm just after some advise with regards to a problem I've noticed with our heating. I've noticed the pump is on all the time (and its very hot), even when the timer is off...I've noticed this has only been happening the last few days and it struck me as odd as our heating is off due to...

im surprised this is turning out to be so difficult. All I want to do is keep the ability to isolate the power to the twin socket....the FCU does this and it looks like this set up was for a tumble beforehand (there is a vent in the wall). I want to use the same twin for the washing machine...

crickey!...the FCU is isolating the twin...nothing else connected to it. It looks like the FCU is a spur of off the main ring. I've just noticed grid systems, so this could be a neat way to go...I could get a grid switch for each appliance (they look like they are pre labled aswell)...

In my kitchen I have an FCU which has a twin socket coming off of it. The FCU is above the work surface and the twin is below it. We want to use the twin socket for a washing machine and tumble dryer (2 separate appliances) but I am cautious this may blow the 13a fuse in the FCU. Is it possible...

ok, so to be on the safe side, lets say the washer draws 2000w (even though the maunfacturers tech docs say its 1000) and the tumble dryer draws the same. This makes 4000w (17.3amps). So is it possible to replace the FCU with a higher amp switch (lets say 20amp) or can you put a larger fuse in...

i've just checked the wattage of my washing machine and at full spin it will draw 1.02kw. I cant find the tumble dryer spec (its quite old) but I cant see it being any higher than the washing machine. So it looks like the total draw is going to be in the region of 2000 watts. I make this under...

hmm...the thing is the 1st double socket and FCU are at the usual work surface height and the 2nd double socket (that comes off the FCU) is below the work surface. We like the idea of still being able to control the power the the double socket under the worktop as we have small children and they...

im going to get an electrician in to do this....I dont attempt to do things im not sure about.

it's on the lounge side (and was originally)...so we've not moved it into another room as such.....out of interest, what would the legal implications have been if we had put it on the kitchen side....thanks for the advice.

ok...thanks. so is there a unit that I could use to replace the FCU, so the double socket that the washing machine and dryer will be connected to will still be able to "switch on/off"...I guess something like an FCU, but with no fuse? cheers. I suppose I could take the FCU out of the equasion...

I've got a double socket with a 13a fused spur coming off of it. Then coming off the fused spur I have another double socket. I want to know if this is safe/ok as Im going to rearange my kitchen and the socket that comes off of the spur will be used for a washing machine and tumble dryer, so...

Thanks for all the feedback....I dont think i'd get an electrician out to do this sort of job. I know there are new regs ect, but I think with some advice from places like this and im careful and check my work thoroughly it's quite safe. My house has floorboards downstairs and all the cables run...

I've recently had some builders in to create a new opening between my kitchen and dining room. They have done a great job, except they have not moved a socket which was on the wall (where the new opening now is)....needless to say, I was a little unhappy about this. Anyway, I spoke to the...