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The fan heater is connected to the same circuit as the 3kw immersion heater. That means it would be drawing a current of around 17A if both appliances were on at the same time. The MCB is only 16A, so I assume it would trip it both were on. Yes, you have spotted the weakness of this set...

Got a double pole switch with integrated 13A fuse. Attached this switch in parallel to existing circuit in cupboard adjacent to bathroom. Used 10A, 2 core flex to connect existing circuit to new double pole switch to fan heater. Got fan heater running perfectly at 1kw. Heats up...

ban-all-sheds, do you really think it is appropriate to criticise others providing advice considering YOU aren't actually providing any? You have an awful lot to say except actually providing instruction on how to do this job. One could wonder why....?? We are all waiting for your...

Efficiencyman, thanks for your response. From double pole switch, I am to connect the RCD switch, then the FCU and finally the electric heater? Is this correct? Ban-all-shed, I do honestly appreciate your concern for my safety. Please remember though that this is a DIY forum and people can...

No one knows answer to above question?

Spoke to the tradesman again. He said the paint should last 3-5 years depending on weather. He offered two options. 1) One coat of dulux 2) An undercoat, then an overcoat. Advice?

Thanks, Ok, just to clarify, do I need to fit an RCD or 13A fuse? Or can I just connect the electric heater to the double pole switch?

BUMP! No one knows answer to this question? :?

thanks, learning with every post here. If I were to replace the MCB with a 20A one, would this be suitable? http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CM7120B.html According to the website this should fit pre-2008 CU's.

Spoke to the tradesman again. He said the paint should last 3-5 years depending on weather. He offered two options. 1) One coat of dulux 2) An undercoat, then an overcoat. Advice?

The immersion heater is a back up. I like the idea of leaving the CU unit alone and installing a changeover switch. would something like these be suitable...

I like the idea of increasing the 16A 'thingy' to a 20A or 25A. It's the red number one 'thingy', the one that reads "immerser". It says B16 on it. I presume that means it is 16A. Also the red writing below says "circuits not protected by RCD", whatever that means. How would I replace...

I would like to install a 1 or 2Kw electric fan heater into my bathroom which is through the wall of the cupboard where the hot water tank is. Would I be able to connect the fan heater cable (Live and neutral) to the Feed/mains part of the double pole switch? My thoughts are, the double...

thanks for that info. How many coats should I expect the tradesman to put on?

BUMP!! Is there no real answer to this question?

My house is 15 years old. It has wooden fascias round the top of the house. It is fast approaching the stage where I should be thinking about either replacing it or painting it. A contractor who fixed a gutter a few days ago said there was no need to replace the fascias just yet. He said...

Oiling it worked perfectly :D Just took a few hours for the oil to 'seep in'. No need to take it apart. thanks!

Yes, same thing happened. Other than the 3 latches down the side of the door, is there anything else I should oil? Is there an easy way to open up and oil the working parts?