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@Taylortwocities , the Shelly product looks very good. If I'm reading it right you get a small measurement/wifi device and a 120A sensor for £60 that connects to an app on your phone for live and historical data. Couple of questions (I have read the manual but the answers did not jump out at...

Yeah, I thought that but unfortunately ours is good for nowt (no radio function at all) unless it is commissioned (which is only possible when connected to the mesh radio network). So not IHD functionality at all. Good news is he'll be back in 90 days to try again. I asked what is likely to have...

We had our smart meters installed last week but, apparently, it will not be possible to connect them to the network so we'll be stuck with dumb meters after all. My main reason for agreeing to have them installed was that I'd have a handy tool to monitor our energy use (especially electricity)...

Hi, ta for responses. Pressure switch sounds interesting. Can you provide a link to an example of the type of switch you mean? I've not been able to find anything that seems appropriate. Thanks, iep

Hi Erikmark. That's a nice idea and there is a similar control flap on this system. Unfortunately it is spring return and so heavily 'damped' that it takes about 5 mins to close after the fan motor is deactivated. This would mean the heater running with no airflow for several minutes. Hi...

Hi, I'll try to add a bit more info on the overall problem. The ventilation system controller is built into the kitchen cooker hood extractor fan. This might seem a bit odd but is standard practice for this type of system (the cooker hood connects to the ventilation system outlet so needs...

It's an old husquvarna system in Sweden that I'm fixing up for a friend. Cheers, Iep

Hi, there are AC input solid state relays with built in rectification. Things like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/577043315?iid=253061249422&trdt=0&rdtsrc=vi Obviously I'd be buying a new one. Just found this as a handy link. Fan does not start 230 and drop back. Comes up in 80v and stays...

It's a transformer with multiple taps and relays to switch them to S1. Cheers, iep

Hi, I have a heating element (750w) that forms part of the pre-heating stage of a house ventilation system (takes the edge off incoming cold air). The problem is that the switched supply (S1) that enables it (and the fan that forces the air) cannot handle the ~3 amps required to run the...

Took your advice: https://www.howetools.co.uk/dewalt-d26204k-240v-router-1-4-collet Plus a new set of 1/4" cutters. Cheers, iep

Looks like it is really 4.1Kg :(

There's this: https://www.howetools.co.uk/dewalt-dw622k-240v-plunge-router-1-2-collet?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=CLOO5-Hx7c4CFU-6GwodS64CCg 3.1Kg apparently. Shame it does not have a fine adjust on depth but, not having had that feature before, I'm not sure how much use it really is...

Ta for replies. Should have clarified a couple of things: 1. Because my old ryobi could take 1/2" cutters they are all I used. So, moving to a 1/4" router would mean having to buy a lot of new cutters. 2. The Dewalts look good but I don't see any lighter weight 1/2" options. 3. I have a...

My old RYOBI ERT1150 died last night. I think this time it might be terminal. Problem is that it is hard to replace. It had a decent set of features: Small/medium size and light weight at only 3Kg. 1/2" collet. Included a simple fence but more critically had a base that you could slide onto...

Thanks, appreciate the comment. The whole bathroom has been a bit of a project. Toilet, shower screen and lighting to go and then I am done. I've done a lot of work on our house (central heating, fitted kitchen, loft extension) but this bathroom has been a real mare. The level of detail and...

Ta, Fermox and Loctite 55 seem to have worked. I'll try the gas tape if leak returns. The fittings are not part of a single kit. actually I am using them as outlets through a bulkhead to hook up the sink and toilet. FYI, wall mounted fitting looks like this (armitage shanks): And isolation...

Interesting, does that help with the seal somehow? Cheers, iep

Sadly not, these are chromed fancy external isolation valves with 1/2" bsp male in and out. As ever, get fancy, get f**ked. iep

Sounds promising. Can you advise on how to use it? Do you apply in on it's own or in combination with PTFE/Loctite 55? Thanks, iep