Replacement System Needed

[Rosstitute]

Hi There

Can anyone advise for a modern day replacement for the below?

Found this old system in my flat when I moved in, seems to control the storage heaters

Regards

 

[Agile]

Electric storage heaters are a rather outdated heating method and you even get a grant to convert toi gas ( in England at least ).

It all depends on whether you have a contactor to switch the power or that box does the high current switching itself.

Tony

 

[Rosstitute]

unfortunately I have no way of converting to gas. We don't have a mains gas supply near our flats either and, being in Scotland, dont think we would get a grant for converting.

There is also a grey box in my fuse cupboard which makes a dull click/pop noise when you change the settings on this box and ive been advised by electrician friends that this is where the switching is done

 

[RichieHoneybucket]

Gawd, I hope your right about the contactor Tony!!!

Looks like an old Landis & Gyre time switch, which I don't think would control anything above 5amps?? Or at least shouldn't!!!

I'd get a Spark in Rosstitute to fit a E7 type controller.

Do you not have any gas in that flat in Renfrew?

 

[RichieHoneybucket]

No gas eh!! Well I'd also ask your Spark friend to give you some advice about the best leccy tariffs & if your system needs an upgrade.
HTH

 

[Rosstitute]

Gawd, I hope your right about the contactor Tony!!!

Looks like an old Landis & Gyre time switch, which I don't think would control anything above 5amps?? Or at least shouldn't!!!

I'd get a Spark in Rosstitute to fit a E7 type controller.

Do you not have any gas in that flat in Renfrew?

Im in Paisley - we are lucky to get electricity

Thanks guys, I had been given a replacement from a local electrical company which turned out to be an immersor switch so was hoping someone else could advise on whats best to ask for

 

[londonboy]

You can take that off and replace it easily, I think without changing any wires.

Does it control both hot water and heating?

If you used that with no contactor (which makes the clunk) it would last about 5 minutes.

 

[Rosstitute]

It controls the heating only. If someone can recommend a modern day replacement that would be appreciated

 

[londonboy]

Do you have a thermostat as well?

If you do:
Honeywell ST9100C

If you don't:
Honeywell CM927