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  1. C

    Better cylinder thermostat for a 3 kW immersion heater

    For reasons which I can explain if necessary, I want to replace the existing "integral" DHW thermostat for the electrical immersion heater with the type used to control a CH boller. I would leave the over-temperature cut-out in circuit. I have bought a Salus CT-100 strap-on pipe/cylinder...
  2. J

    Generator to run oil fired boiler or immersion heater?

    Hi. We've a champion generator, inverter, dual fuel, 3.6 kw, which we've used a couple of times during power outages over the last 18 months to power a fridge (class 1) - needed to keep my partner's meds. at fridge temperature and a range of other items (class 2) such as broadband router, TV...
  3. P

    Shared immersion heater circuit

    Hi everyone Is it permissable to connect 2 immersion heaters to one RCBO and supply cable? I'm installing a water cylinder (which has 2 immersions) in a new utility room, which used to be a kitchen. I want to repurpose the old cooker supply cable which is 10mm. If it's legal, I want to feed...
  4. R

    Economy 7 confusion

    Hello all, We have just moved into our new place and it is all electric running a economy 7 set up. I have done some looking and it seems I want my off peak switch always on and keep the on peak switch off. My confusion is nothing is marked. I have attached photos of the water heater with the...
  5. M

    Why does my immersion switch keep melting?

    I've had to have my immersion switch replaced 2-3 times over the last few years, the guy I had do it isn't a professional so I'm thinking he's wiring it wrong? I wired this one myself based on what way he had it wired the last time. It seems to be the blue wire that gets warm and melts...
  6. S

    Immersion fuse or MCB?

    An immersion heater 3kW, say off a final ring. A number of points. Is is best have a 13A double pole FCU switch or a double pole 13A type C MCB? A fuse is one-shot. If it blows the danger is eliminated until seen to. The MCB in a local enclosure doubles as switch but can be switched back on by...
  7. S

    Immersion Heater Leak? plumbing advice

    Immersion Heater Leak? Has anyone got any suggestions as to what is going on here? My 25 year old megaflo cylinder in the airing cupboard has a secondary immersion heater and I noticed the plastic cover felt damp at the bottom, but no signs of drips on the floor below. I removed the cover and...
    • SteveRobert5a
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    • advice heater immersion immersion heater plumbing plumbing advice
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  8. P

    Replaceing Immersion tank with energy efficient system plumbing advice

    Replaceing Immersion tank with energy efficient system I am moving into an all electric small flat which has an Elson Opal 144ltr immersion on eco 7. However, the bathroom has been modernised with an electric shower and bath removed, so now ony a bathroom and kitchen sink needs hot water. I was...
    • Pepperi
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    • advice efficient energy immersion plumbing plumbing advice system
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  9. SparkySy

    1 year old immersion heater keeps tripping thermal cut out, any suggestions?

    Hello good people. I have an ongoing issue with a top entry immersion heater over heat stat that keeps Tripping out. (Built into stat) On a 24hr mechanical timer. The tank was replaced just over a year ago and with it a new immersion heater and stat. The original stat worked fine for about 3...
    • SparkySy
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    • heater immersion immersion heater keeps old out suggestions thermal tripping
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. Dan

    Two electrical supplies and a single immersion element Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Two electrical supplies and a single immersion element Content of the thread: Good afternoon, new joiner here with a DIY (ish) question. I have a hot water cylinder with a single immersion element connected to Economy 7. My economy seven has two separate consumer...
    • Dan
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    • electrical element immersion plumbing single supplies thread
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  11. Dan

    Leaking cylinder around immersion heater Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Leaking cylinder around immersion heater Content of the thread: Hi. My hot water cylinder has a small leak. It's from the immersion heater where it screws into the side of the cylinder. I removed it, fitted a new o ring and put it back. It still leaked slightly...
    • Dan
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    • around cylinder heater immersion immersion heater plumbing thread
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  12. W

    Immersion heater query

    Wonder if someone can explain this to me, if youve got an economy 7 controlling your immersors how is it wired if you have an off peak and a boost option but there’s only one live connection within the unit?? Question 1 lol! Question 2 - how would you wire it if you have 2 immersors but no off...
  13. tommy2809

    Ireland Apt immersion replacement

    Hi I replaced a Flash immersion timer with an apt one today and it seemed straightforward but just wondering should the light on isolation switch not always stay on even when the immersion switch is set to off.Also when I flick the switch on the isolation to off and leave the immersion at on...
  14. B

    Solar immersion controller

    Can someone recommend an immersion controller that turns the immersion on when the is excess power from solar panels. Thanks
  15. G

    Immersion cut out temp - Faulty?

    Hi All. Its been ages since I have been on here- Fortunately log in details stored on PC. I have just had a new boiler and 210 ltr unvented tank fitted in the loft to replace a very old Baxi back boiler. I have now fitted a Solic 200 diverter to utilise all the spare capacity from the 3,84 Kw...
  16. zaceverett

    Twin immersion same circuit?

    I've purchased a horizontal unvented cylinder that has come with 2 immersion heaters. I was hoping to use the same circuit the my existing tank used. What's the best way to wire in for 2 immersions? Upgrade the 2.5mm radial? Any suggestions welcome
  17. B

    Immersion Heater add Wifi control? can you add simple wifi switch AFTER the existing fused spur.

    Hi, Have normal fused immersion heater switch. I would like to add a smart wifi switch to it so when my Solar is producing over 3k spare, going back to the grid (once the battery is charged) it can heat the water instead, save using the gas for the PM heat up. Will use Home Assistant. I know...
    • Bignose2
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    • after control existing fused fused spur heater immersion immersion heater simple spur switch wifi wifi switch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  18. R

    Boiler, programmer etc. via immersion heater circuit?

    Can I supply my central heating (programmer, two port valves and boiler) via a fused spur taken from the immersion heater circuit? They’re currently supplied from a fused spur taken off the ring main; however, kitchen wall’s are being moved around. There is nothing else on the immersion...
  19. I

    Advice needed on Immersion Heater moving from dual to single tariff supply

    Until last week I had a dual tariff electricity supply with a cheaper overnight tariff. This was good for the storage heating, but now the storage heaters are gone we've changed our electricity to a single electricity tariff. There are two consumer units with the off peak fuseboard supplying...
    • i3_happy
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    • advice heater immersion immersion heater moving needed single supply tariff
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. A

    Immersion heater - New switch install help

    Hi, I'm about to switch to an energy tariff whereby i think it would be better/cheaper to heat my water via my immersion heater and not my gas boiler. I have a plain old switch attached and wanted to install a new WiFi-enabled switch or, failing that, a timer switch. I've just opened up the...
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