S Plan Help

[ianmcd]

deleted wrong post

 

[dilalio]

you need to wire the hive to the zone valve of the zone you are trying to control

Eh! Where did Hive get mentioned as part of the setup? Did I miss something? Lol.

 

[ianmcd]

Eh! Where did Hive get mentioned as part of the setup? Did I miss something? Lol.

yep just seen it too , deleted was meant for another post on this page , sorry for any confusion

 

[ianmcd]

if there is 240v at the brown wire then the valve should be open

 

[Terrywookfit]

Are you using a Multimeter or a neon screwdriver ?

 

[sg@940]

I used a neon screwdriver. I will try a multimeter tomorrow (I have one in my tool box at work

 

[Terrywookfit]

You will probably find that you have no neutral.

 

[ianmcd]

That is why I asked you to check between brown and blue for 240v

 

[sg@940]

I will check with a meter tomorrow. I have looked in the wiring center for loose/stray wires but, all looks to be in order, as far as wiring center's can be

 

[TimboTwo]

And throw that neon screwdriver in the bin.

 

[ianmcd]

And throw that neon screwdriver in the bin.

They have their uses to an experienced user

 

[sg@940]

I have kept the neon screwdriver, it's just quick and handy. Armed with the multimeter I am reading the following;
C/H OFF
Orange 0 volts
Grey 248 volts
Brown 108 volts
C/H ON
Orange 247 volts
Grey 247 volts
Brown 116 volts

Clearly not as it should be but, what's the fault and most importantly what's the fix. Thanks in advance

 

[ianmcd]

measure Brown to earth, just touch the black probe on the pipe, what are you getting now ?

 

[sg@940]

C/H off 108 volts
C/H on 116 volts

 

[ianmcd]

what is at the other end of the brown wire ? with CH off there shouldnt be any voltage, you are picking up a stray voltage from somewhere