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So would you agree it is workable? Do you know if the regs state otherwise?

Hello Flameport, the largest is 2 KW so approx 9 amp allowing for tolerances. the other two are 1.5KW each. I thought I would be okay with a socket and 13amp plug with a 20A contact time switch. It would stick out from the wall but a bit but easier to programme then plug in without getting...

Well I feel a bit of a berk, yes the mechanical requires juice I didnt think of that. thank you for that. Okay back to the digital with battery back up. I did speak to one heater manufacturer who said fitting a plug and using a socket would be against the regs. I cant find justification...

Hi Aragorn84, yes I thought mechanical dial would need no back up but a digital will need a battery as you say. Do you know if I can change the socket to a plug? I am trawling through regs as we speak.

Not sure what link you are talking about?

Hi holmslaw, thank you for your suggestion. I had a look around for these but they are quite large, I was hoping for something to fit on a single socket box. I have seen underfloor heating which has a nice little timer sits flush in a single box but I did'nt know if it had to have a thermo...

I have a flat which is in occasional use. Fitted with 3 x night stoarge heaters, it keeps the place warm but also when Im not there. The ideal situation is to fit a 7 day timer so I can have the heaters on for only 3/4 days a week to reduce running costs while keeping out damp. The question I...