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    CFL or LED lamps ?

    I have rid all my CFL`s to the rubbish bin, too dim, too slow to reach full brightness, too costly, don`t last long, too big to fit many fittings, It`s LED all round house and garden for me, especially the replacement of 500w security floodlights for 30w LED. The power saving is only one...
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    dual zone electric underfloor heating.

    There are many Makes of UFH elements available, all produced in a variety of wattages. The total circuit load that you wish to control, & as long as the stat rating is capable of that total load you can terminate the individual elements with FCU in each location as the cold tails are not usually...
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    GU10 LED

    And is your point being a FIRE hazard ? Danger to safety ? energy saving ? ;- could be 90+% less with LED Should all Tungsten Lamps be banned ? ( for so many reasons ) Or what ? Daniel, Could we have a Pic. of the offending Fire place fitting ?
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    External LED Floodlights

    I bought 2 of the 30watt LED fittings back last spring, I noted the same, so I crimped on a ring terminal & bolted to the Alu casing. No big deal I still consider their use a big saving over the 500w Tungsten Halogen lamps which kept blowing, as constantly ON / OFF via remote PIR. I am pleased...
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    Repairing Gas Hobs

    You have said that Gas comes out when turning the Gas taps on, Is that correct ? If so and the other burners work OK, it should be possible to light the faulty ones with a taper due to the faulty ignitor, and control with the Gas taps in the usual way. If not call a registered Gas safe engineer...
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    High baseline electricity usage

    Many good points have already been made, I have had career of fault finding for over 50 years. A process of elimination needs to be continued by isolating all possibilities. Start by isolating outgoing MCB`s to find which circuit has the load in question. Hone in on that circuit, remove any...
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    Same Bulb Keeps Blowing

    Fit LED`s and you'll not have problems anything like the short lived life of tungsten Halogen`s, they draw high current, causing burnt out connections, they also run so hot the filaments burn out, the high running & replacement costs are a big NO NO ! LED`s are the way forward, new types are...
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    Outdoor lighting?

    Now you have put a spanner in the works, chat to your local sparks & show him this thread so far. I prefer 2 separate supplies depending on the reliability you require, may be more. I have often been called out to supplies tripped off, burnt out, damaged cables, etc. etc. If there is likely...
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    Outdoor lighting?

    Hi Liam I have used these, SEIP modules very reliable, good range, options to suit your needs, how many sw. circuits do you need ? http://www.garage-door-automation.co.uk/seip-modules.htm#pcb
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    Outdoor lighting?

    Liam Quote;-- What do customers usually control from these boxes other than a bit of external patio lighting? That question is almost endless, how deep is your pocket & imagination ? From walk way lights. Man sheds, Hobby rooms, Railways, fish houses, ponds, fountains, waterfalls, filter...
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    Outdoor lighting?

    SWA stands for Steel Wire Armoured --- same thing. If only 1 switch required, a 20amp isolator could be used to terminate the SWA that being fed by 4mm T&E from RCBO in CU A 25M stretch may need 4mm depending load volt drop etc. but that would also need to be wired back to RCBO in CU with...
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    Underfloor radiator pipes as tile heaters?

    Yes I have a similar set up no problems for 12 years all tiles etc. fine and warm all winter, keep the pipes close to tiles, use flexible grout & insulate under pipes (on top of floor boards). Easy and not expensive to install but do use a mixing / blending valve too set the temp, i.e. not...
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    Outdoor lighting?

    YOUR QUOTE Run 1.5mm T&E from fuse board to switch and then 4mm 3 core armoured from switch (located indoors) to a adapter box outside where I will terminate it until I'm ready run further cables from the adapter box for the outdoor lighting. END OF QUOTE Why are you requiring 4mm if...
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    Haunted garage door!

    Reading this post seems that the OP who mentioned the radio frequency problem / change may be on to the "haunted" answer. Have you called the specialists in the trade ? http://www.garage-door-automation.co.uk/ Might be a first call to make, for the best advice in sorting it out.
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    energy saving comparison LEDs

    I have also been impressed with the output of these new 650 cd LED`s using the new TCH technology http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221303199349?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 from Megaman. There are so many new types coming on to the market, almost on a weekly basis now from so...
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    energy saving comparison LEDs

    Why change 12 volt to 230v GU10 ? is the existing wiring suitable to do that ?. 4, 5, 7w are coming out now as bright as 50w halogen with good colour temp in MR16, may need to change driver. Save about 90% on Leccy bills. I bought some more a few days ago for a fiver --- brilliant !
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    Homemade Electrical Equipment

    I am sure that we will see far more of these type of control systems in the future. There are so many remote control switching systems available now and with the ability to control systems over the web. With over a million raspberry pie units sold, I shall watch this thread with interest of...
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    choice of extraction fan for a very damp bathroom

    How have checked the actual extraction rate ? Are you certain there`s not a build up of dust / fluff along the inside of the duct, ( grease from cooker hood will collect fluff along the pipe and block it ) should not have been installed combined. Can it be cleaned through with rods ? Is it...
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    Electric underfloor heating

    I have been checking my energy monitors for a few years now. Since fitting a heat pump over a year ago my overall Gas & Leccy consumption has gone down. From Gas you only get 0.8 Kw from every 1 Kw consumed even with an `A`rated condensing boiler. Allowing for Gas being cheaper than Leccy per...
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    Multi-Zone DMX LED Downlights

    £539 + vat is that per room ? How many do you get for that sort of money ? I bet there are better buys around for value !
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