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    Vaillant EcoTec Plus 831 - Heating controls recommendation?

    Thanks for your replies so far ..... I quite like the look of the Honeywell CM907, which seems to be fairly well spec’d without being too overcomplicated (nice layout etc). One question, would it control the hot water warmstart feature of this boiler like the VRT360 does? Thanks.
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    Vaillant EcoTec Plus 831 - Heating controls recommendation?

    Hi All I am going to have a Vaillant EcoTec Plus 831 Combi boiler fitted next month to replace my old existing system (Glowworm Fuelsaver). Things have moved on considerably since my last boiler was installed and the problem I now have is that I can’t decide on which heating controls to go for...
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    Downlighters and Dimmer Switches

    Hi I’m after some advice please. . . . . I want to fit 9 downlighters into my new suspended ceiling, controlled by a Varilight touch/remote control dimmer. I’ve read through various posts trying to make the right decision whether to use 50W low voltage or mains GU10 bulbs. Can I achieve...
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    Glass Splashback

    Thanks Chappers……this is encouraging news. Any idea what these ‘special screws’ might be called? They sound just the job.
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    Glass Splashback

    You can get them from B&Q as well......... Could I prevent any mould forming behind the glass if I seal the gap between the wall and glass? Has anyone on this forum either fitted one or know anyone who's got one? Just wondered if i'm worrying over nothing? thanks.....
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    Glass Splashback

    I’ve just installed a new kitchen in my brand new extension and would like to install a glass splashback behind the ceramic hob. The walls are insulated to current regulations and painted with emulsion. I have heard that in some cases you could get mould forming on the wall behind the glass...
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    Wiring Oven, Microwave & Hob – Help Please…..

    Thanks JerryD, I see what you are saying; perhaps a 2 way CU would be too big for this solution. I’ve been giving this some more thought basically because it’s going to be difficult to run a new 6mm cable in due to the concrete floor in new kitchen. As mentioned previously, the electric hob...
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    Wiring Oven, Microwave & Hob – Help Please…..

    Thanks for the info plugwash…I hadn’t thought about running to a small 2 way CU….how big are they? I was hoping to fit it in the space at the back of my oven housing…would this be acceptable? Also, just to clarify a couple of points, would the 3-core flex’s from both the oven and microwave...
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    Wiring Oven, Microwave & Hob – Help Please…..

    Can anyone else help me with this please? Just after some clarification on a few points.........thanks......
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    Wiring Oven, Microwave & Hob – Help Please…..

    Thanks for the sound advice – much appreciated. Following up on this then could I ask your advice on a couple of other things please. Firstly, I have checked my CU and there is one spare position for an additional mcb, which is on the right hand side of the CU marked as ‘RCD Protected Circuits’...
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    Wiring Oven, Microwave & Hob – Help Please…..

    I am about to install a new Neff B1861 single oven and a separate Neff B7881 microwave combi oven above it in a housing unit. At the same time I will also be installing a new Neff T1443 ceramic electric hob. The kitchen has just been built. The electrician replaced my old consumer unit with a...
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