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    What is this gland for?

    External SWA?
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    Anyone use Gorilla Glue?

    I think it is the "Suspected to cause cancer" bit that is of concern.....
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    Electric shower temperature fluctuating

    Make sure they haven't set the temperature too high. Most showers have a thermal cut out that turns off the elements when the temperature reaches 47 degrees. If the temperature is set too high the unit will cycle hot and cold. When it goes cold the obvious thing to do is turn the temperature up...
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    Mira Sport 9.8kw Shower Problem

    99% it will be the pull cord, probably overheated on the neutral side. Fit new pull cord making sure the terminals are tight and in future pull cord on, shower on, shower off, pull cord off.
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    Here we go again- Feed in tariff cuts to come in weeks

    Thanks Ted That is exactly the information I wanted. Dave
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    Here we go again- Feed in tariff cuts to come in weeks

    I have been reading through the DECC consultation document (I suffer with insomnia!) and do not understand what will still qualify for the subsidy. The exact wording is :- “Grace periods to the closure of the Renewables Obligation to solar PV 24. We propose to offer grace periods equivalent...
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    Smart Meters and Solar PV

    Thanks for your reply. It doesn't appear that I have to accept it but I would be quite happy to as long as I am covered as far as the solar is concerned. If there is any doubt then I will say no and believe I have the right to do that. I have a feeling that it will not work anyway as they have...
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    Smart Meters and Solar PV

    Hi All I have checked previous threads which are now out of date and have not come up with a definitive answer so I hope you dont mind me starting a new thread about this. My FIT is paid by SWALEC and my electricity is supplied by Eon. Eon now want to fit a smart meter but I am concerned that it...
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    electric water heater

    Provided you are competent it is easy to check the micro switches, you can usually see signs of overheating but it is easy to check with meter. If the differential pressure switch needs changing then that is quite easy as well, two plumbing connections (just two small nuts to tighten - well we...
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    electric water heater

    The TCO is not usually faulty, it can be reset by pressing the red button but should only be used occasionally, if the TCO activates regularly then there is a fault which needs correcting. Most likely cause is an overheated micro switch or a faulty differential pressure switch. Hope that helps.
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    flickering lights when immersun on ?

    I had the same problem with my Mk1 unit, or at least my neighbours did as it didn't bother me! Manufacturers were excellent and replaced it FOC for a MK11 unit which doesn't have this problem. Hope that helps.
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    New Immersun released

    Still says pre-order on their website but maybe limited stock is available? Interesting bit for me is the "*COMING SOON* Export control to enable larger systems to be granted by DNO" Any idea how that would work as I can see cylinder stats becoming satisfied and any excess then going back to the...
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    What is the best way to overcome the problem of shade from a chimney?

    It was a rush job to beat the FIT tariff drop deadline in December 2011. Fitted on two strings the voltage was not high enough for the inverter. The inverter was not a good choice where you have shade, there are much better choices such as SMA and Power One. The standard of roof work and...
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    What is the best way to overcome the problem of shade from a chimney?

    I had a very similar problem to this when my system was installed and received a lot of help from this forum the thread is here http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/photovoltaic-solar-panels-green-energy-forum/53090-correct-inverter-choice.html Here is a picture of my shading. In addition to...
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