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ericmark replied to the thread Smart heating control for 2 zone system.I would agree with @CountryFan the Wiser system would seem to better suit your needs. The biggest problem seems to be finding out what... -
ericmark replied to the thread Replacement tube.Fluorescent tubes do not have a voltage as such. The control gear does, so that tube, could be used in a caravan with 12 volts (extra...
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ericmark replied to the thread Swap Nest thermostat for Drayton Wiser.I just wired in parallel and have both the Nest can be powered by USB, so can use a battery pack if you want. I like the way the Nest...
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ericmark replied to the thread Heating in a muddle.My own house, just got a new thermometer for Christmas and the TRV heads, and wall thermostats also report, point is rooms vary in...
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ericmark replied to the thread Heating in a muddle.From the sound of it, Horstmann and Hive are in series, not parallel, many just turn the original thermostat up to maximum, and let Hive...
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ericmark replied to the thread Hot water Vs cold water feed for dishwashers?.I note in the USA they use a hot feed, in the UK normally cold only, we were always taught washing with cold first, removes things like...
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ericmark replied to the thread Heating in a muddle.The question is how should it work? OK, my house is a bit on the large size, but the idea of one device turning boiler on/off, does not...
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ericmark replied to the thread Blocking off an unused 13 amp double socket.Really surprised from you, you're normally quite clued-up. This is now quite old But basic rules, if not marked BS 1363 then it should...
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ericmark replied to the thread What bulbs are what, and how to tell?.I do sometimes wonder about USA wording on products, spelling of colour, shows if designed for the USA or Europe, but seen so many extra...
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ericmark replied to the thread What is the best cordless sander for removing interior paint?.I would say the one you have to hand. I have had many sanders, from belt to Orbital, the latter 1/3 sheet to the mouse, some corded, and...
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ericmark replied to the thread Concealed Cistern Annoyance.I had to present my qualifications at the Screwfix counter, originally I got trade discount, but sadly no longer, I still get a biscuit...
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ericmark replied to the thread Power loss.The garage was made into a granny flat well before we bought the house, I would think likely 15 years ago, from the date of central...
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ericmark replied to the thread Power loss.I do wonder with my own house, 60 amp DNO fuse, and two showers, also granny flat with second shower. I can see why a 60 amp fuse, the...
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Jusr rewired the wiring centre in line with diagram above with adjustments due to wiring centre being in the landing cupboard and...
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ericmark replied to the thread Awkward Downlights.Question one has to be, are the lights fitted with bulbs? Seems daft, I know, but some lamps are integral units, and you can't change...
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