Recent content by efficiencyman

I have rid all my CFL`s to the rubbish bin, too dim, too slow to reach full brightness, too costly, don`t last long, too big to fit many fittings, It`s LED all round house and garden for me, especially the replacement of 500w security floodlights for 30w LED. The power saving is only one...

There are many Makes of UFH elements available, all produced in a variety of wattages. The total circuit load that you wish to control, & as long as the stat rating is capable of that total load you can terminate the individual elements with FCU in each location as the cold tails are not usually...

And is your point being a FIRE hazard ? Danger to safety ? energy saving ? ;- could be 90+% less with LED Should all Tungsten Lamps be banned ? ( for so many reasons ) Or what ? Daniel, Could we have a Pic. of the offending Fire place fitting ?

I bought 2 of the 30watt LED fittings back last spring, I noted the same, so I crimped on a ring terminal & bolted to the Alu casing. No big deal I still consider their use a big saving over the 500w Tungsten Halogen lamps which kept blowing, as constantly ON / OFF via remote PIR. I am pleased...

You have said that Gas comes out when turning the Gas taps on, Is that correct ? If so and the other burners work OK, it should be possible to light the faulty ones with a taper due to the faulty ignitor, and control with the Gas taps in the usual way. If not call a registered Gas safe engineer...

Many good points have already been made, I have had career of fault finding for over 50 years. A process of elimination needs to be continued by isolating all possibilities. Start by isolating outgoing MCB`s to find which circuit has the load in question. Hone in on that circuit, remove any...

Fit LED`s and you'll not have problems anything like the short lived life of tungsten Halogen`s, they draw high current, causing burnt out connections, they also run so hot the filaments burn out, the high running & replacement costs are a big NO NO ! LED`s are the way forward, new types are...

Now you have put a spanner in the works, chat to your local sparks & show him this thread so far. I prefer 2 separate supplies depending on the reliability you require, may be more. I have often been called out to supplies tripped off, burnt out, damaged cables, etc. etc. If there is likely...

Hi Liam I have used these, SEIP modules very reliable, good range, options to suit your needs, how many sw. circuits do you need ? http://www.garage-door-automation.co.uk/seip-modules.htm#pcb

Liam Quote;-- What do customers usually control from these boxes other than a bit of external patio lighting? That question is almost endless, how deep is your pocket & imagination ? From walk way lights. Man sheds, Hobby rooms, Railways, fish houses, ponds, fountains, waterfalls, filter...

SWA stands for Steel Wire Armoured --- same thing. If only 1 switch required, a 20amp isolator could be used to terminate the SWA that being fed by 4mm T&E from RCBO in CU A 25M stretch may need 4mm depending load volt drop etc. but that would also need to be wired back to RCBO in CU with...

Yes I have a similar set up no problems for 12 years all tiles etc. fine and warm all winter, keep the pipes close to tiles, use flexible grout & insulate under pipes (on top of floor boards). Easy and not expensive to install but do use a mixing / blending valve too set the temp, i.e. not...

YOUR QUOTE Run 1.5mm T&E from fuse board to switch and then 4mm 3 core armoured from switch (located indoors) to a adapter box outside where I will terminate it until I'm ready run further cables from the adapter box for the outdoor lighting. END OF QUOTE Why are you requiring 4mm if...

Reading this post seems that the OP who mentioned the radio frequency problem / change may be on to the "haunted" answer. Have you called the specialists in the trade ? http://www.garage-door-automation.co.uk/ Might be a first call to make, for the best advice in sorting it out.

I have also been impressed with the output of these new 650 cd LED`s using the new TCH technology http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221303199349?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 from Megaman. There are so many new types coming on to the market, almost on a weekly basis now from so...