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  1. A

    Dynamic power control for HW cylinder heating

    I would like to know if it is possible to dynamically control the available current to Hot Water cylinder that has 3 x 4.8Kw immersion heater elements. The house supply is single phase 63A supply. When something like a jug or oven is turned on, then I wish to the HW cylinder load to be...
  2. D

    Wireless Light Control

    Hi. I've just had my a big renovation done and I stupidly forgot to tell the electrician to include a lighting circuit for the kitchen cabinet lights. These can go directly into a plug socket but I would prefer for it to be controlled by the main wall switch, without having to use an app or...
    • dprance
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    • control light wireless
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  3. G

    I have electric panel heaters, and I want a thermostat with wifi app control.

    So as the title says, I have 3 panel heaters in my flat, but only one really needs the fine control i'm after, the other two rarely go on even in dead winter as i'm stingy and my flat is small. The heaters are mains connected (no plug sockets) so i'm looking for something that ideally will go...
  4. RF Solutions Ltd

    Case Study: A common UK Light Switch used to Remote Control Outdoor Lighting

    Checkout the latest case study from RF Solutions: The SWITCHLINK is an RF wireless switching system ideal for outdoor lighting remote control. The system uses a battery-powered wall gang switch and a 230Vac MAINS receiver and has a range of up to 200 metres. The MAINSSWITCH, a similar system...
  5. M

    Multi Zone Light Control

    We are currently in the process of having an extension built (the builder has just started). The extension is for a kitchen diner; and we want 1 set of lights over the kitchen, 1 at the island and 1 by the dining table. I'd like to be able to turn on the kitchen on its own, island on its own...
  6. T

    Cannot get this fan with speed control working at all.

    Hey everyone. Got a head scratcher for wiring a fan with a speed control with a run on timer on site today. I, and two spark could not get it working at all. We wired it according to how we think it must be done according to the wiring diagram supplied. We can get the fan to turn on. But no...
  7. GrahamBG1609

    How to control Smart TV using control panel & buttons instead of remote control.

    We have a family friend who has a son with Autism who keeps breaking the TVs with the rmeote control. His mum has asked us if we can help, having broekn 3 TVs! I have found a protective TV cover, but I need to add a control to it, so he can switch it on/off, channel up/down and volume up/down...
  8. L

    Smart meter control.... Beginning of the end ????

    https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/power-company-seizes-control-thermostats-colorado-during-heatwave
  9. D

    DOL Starters Automatic Change Over

    Guys I have 2 DOL starters which share the same supply for 2 toilet extract fans I have a selector switch wired up and and a set of auxilliary normally closed contacts on each of the DOL starters to prevent both fans running at the same time. If possible could some one point me please in...
  10. K

    How to bypass control board in landscaping transformer

    Hi, I have a low voltage landscaping transformer. The control board is bad so it cannot be turned on. I’d like to bypass the controller and connect the wires directly to the transformer itself (the toroidal). However, when I open it, in I see the white (neutral) and black (hot) wires input to...
  11. R

    Wiring a relay switch to power up a machine using remote control?

    So this is a question around my woodworking workshop. I have a dust collector which is connected up to various machines around the shop and want to be able to switch it on with a simple remote control I carry with me. I purchased this relay from Amazon: QIACHIP Universal Wireless Relay Module...
    • Robbiemikeyd
    • Thread
    • control machine power relay remote switch using wiring
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. littlespark

    Adding speed control and reverse to wall fan

    Local business has 3x large extract fans that simply turn on and off with individual switches. Can any brand of this type of fan be retrofitted with say, a ventaxia fan controller with speed and reverse? Existing fans are Ziehl-Abegg. Photos showing existing wiring, and diagram on cover lid...
  13. R

    Grundfos Magna1 twin pump control

    Hi to all, I have got dual pump set Grandfos Magna1 installed. Those pumps can be constantly running when paired wirelessly. However, I would like to be able switching them on and off separately, for example 3 hours pump1 is running then pump2 for another 3 hours. To achieve that I assume...
  14. Jurassicsparky

    Remote control of water pump

    Hi, I'm designing a wireless switching system for a cattle water trough. I'm looking for a float switch which would send a wireless signal to a receiver 300m away next to the pump and bring the pump on when required. There is line of sight between the units. At the moment the pump is switched...
  15. L

    Door access control kit & Wiring

    Hi all, Currently wiring 3 new flats and have questions about the door access. Theres one main door to the flats which will have an intercom outside aswell as a keypad w/proximity tags to unlock the door. Ive never installed or wired door access before and have been looking online at door...
  16. L

    On and off timer to control a pump

    I am looking to switch on a Grunfos pump on a megaflow hot water tank with a wireless Rf switch I am looking for a timer which when it receives a signal just comes on for 30 seconds to a minute and then shuts off I am not looking for a 7 day programable timer just one that will come on when...
  17. Mike Johnson

    Immersion heater control

    Still have an old clock timer for our immersion, but thinking that using our oil boiler during the summer is possibly going to be more expensive than electric on overnight economy 7, what do you guys recommend,
  18. S

    Building control self cert

    Hi all, If I aren’t part of one of 2 schemes is it possible to notify building control of your work? If I’m fully qualified and competent in installation and inspection and testing, can I issue a EIC with test results directly to building control without paying a fee and having an inspector...
    • Sookme
    • Thread
    • building building control cert control self
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. T

    Where can I find a wiring diagram for 3 way switches to control multiple outlets between them.

    I am wiring 2 outlets in the ceiling to control 2 plug-in florescent shop lights in my garage. The 3 ways are at each side of the garage at the 2 entry doors. The way I have it wired right now, both lights come on at either switch but turn off if either is unplugged. I would like both outlets...
    • tantle1961
    • Thread
    • 3 way between control diagram multiple outlets switches where wiring wiring diagram
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. N

    DALI Emergency Lighting Automated testing via a control system

    Hey, with regards to DALI Emergency Lighting Automated testing via a control system, does anyone know how best to overcome a fitting that is reporting... 'Duration test max. delay exceeded' This is preventing the DALI EM fitting from carrying out its requested 3-hour Duration test. Batteries...
    • Need_more_wago's
    • Thread
    • control dali emergency emergency lighting lighting system testing
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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