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ericmark replied to the thread Coal in Range Boiler.Coal is made from wood, but not all coal is the same, it seems the longer it is out of the ground the less volatile, and Welsh coal and... -
ericmark replied to the thread Solar panels with no smart meter?.Well, British Gas said I needed a smart meter to be paid for export, so smart meter fitted on third visit, no payment for export, they...
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ericmark replied to the thread Solar panels and legionella risk?.New owners left panels on the roof, but they are totally disconnected.
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ericmark replied to the thread Smart heating control for 2 zone system.I suppose so, but the wall thermostat also connects to the boiler through the hub, so also indirect.
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ericmark replied to the thread Diy house rewire.I did a small job (wet room) going down the LABC route. The major drawback is time, but it also can end up being more expensive as...
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ericmark replied to the thread Smart heating control for 2 zone system.But it does, a round about route yes, but the TRV head in wife's bedroom signal is boosted by a socket adaptor, and the hub will fire...
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ericmark replied to the thread How will the canal breach affect water supplies?.It seems the water supply now restored. Found info at This facebook website
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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...
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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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