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ericmark replied to the thread Room thermostat not connecting to CH boiler.In most cases' no, but in my house yes, one TRV head is linked and can cause the boiler to fire. This house had all sorts of problems... -
ericmark replied to the thread Curcuit tripping after connecting to plug socket.I have had a faulty socket, but that is rare. The main reason for a socket to fail, is the 3.5 mm screws have hit a wire when screwing...
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ericmark replied to the thread size of battery needed for my solar panel.1 kW of solar panels, will give you around 66 kWh per month. Judging by mine in Mid-Wales. To have a three kW item run, you need around...
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ericmark replied to the thread Room thermostat not connecting to CH boiler.This video explains how the motorised valve works. 5:37 shows the switch, the thermostat or programmer works the motorised valve, and...
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ericmark replied to the thread ECIR pre new c u or not.Yes, at 74 I realise some improvements not worth doing, will not get paid back in my lifetime. But it was my mother who with eyesight...
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ericmark replied to the thread Dual tariff unit.Thank you, @AndyPRK what I was trying to say, is before looking at new consumer unit, relays etc. Need to work out what is the best way...
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There is a rule of Thumb. For example, if you use 70% of energy at night rate in winter, then you are better of on E7
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ericmark replied to the thread Dual tariff unit.I found the tariff question not as straight forward as I would have liked. It needs some careful sums. The peak tariff, is higher than...
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ericmark replied to the thread Cabling for motorised valves.No. You can either pressurise the hot coil or you can use a power shower, either way tank not pressured, look at the diagram I put up.
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ericmark replied to the thread ECIR pre new c u or not.I had a CU fitted with no pre-testing, and there was one borrowed neutral, really selecting the wrong line, but I am an electrician just...
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ericmark replied to the thread Cabling for motorised valves.As said, the boiler seems grossly oversized, my three-story house has a 20 kW boiler. Years ago I fitted wireless tank thermostats to my...
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ericmark replied to the thread Cabling for motorised valves.Today can all be done wireless. The likes of Drayton Wiser the TRV on each radiator is programmed, the idea is every room is...
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ericmark replied to the thread Bought a light - Does this look safe?.I would say it's a battery lamp someone has stuck a plug on. As yes should be returned.
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ericmark replied to the thread Bought a light - Does this look safe?.I would not care, I am like that, I would just use it, but you asked.
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ericmark replied to the thread Off-peak supply not turning on?.Thank you for letting us all know. Nearly two years to get it fixed, no wonder some people don't want smart meters. I did in the end...
