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  1. Scott smit

    UK Smart heating thermostat

    Hi everyone just looking for some advice before buying stuff not planning on carrying out this work myself will get someone who knows what their doing. I wanted to know if this smart thermostat could replace my existing thermostat Smart thermostat Existing thermostat Tried my best to...
  2. R

    Just how smart are "Smart Meters"?

    Good day readers, if any,I am an old sparky, a very old sparky. I can remember old Faraday giving us lectures Wednesday evenings at evening classes; I haven't learned much since. Intro over..................HELP! I live in a bungalow with electricity as the only energy supply. This supplied...
  3. E

    Smart Switch without Earth Terminal

    Hi, I've bought a "yagusmart" smart switch from Amazon and it has no earth terminal. Although there are no metal facing parts I would think the device itself still needs an earth? Or if not, where do I put the earth cable? It is a plastic back box with no earth terminal. There is no indication...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Smart switching for 3.5kW heat pump?

    My customer wants to be able to switch his heat pump (3.5kW) for his swimming pool on and off remotely, he also wants to be able to set times for it to switch on and off during the day. He wants to be able to do this remotely too (i.e. with his phone). In addition, he has a 380w pump he wants...
  5. I

    Smart Switch Upgrade

    Hi, I have a 220v House I want to change this switch to smart switch, but I am stumped, I don't have a neutral so I had to return the switch I bought and got another one that needs a capacitor. Attached is the wiring diagram for the new switch and the current connection. Please help me which...
  6. S

    Best zonal smart control for underfloor heating (wet)

    Hi. I'm installing a wet underfloor heating system in my own house. What would you recommend as the best smart control system? I can hardwire each zone with a thermostat Cheers Spynage
  7. T

    3 gang 2 way smart wifi switch confusion

    Is the following set up possible with a 3 Gang 2 Way Smart Wifi Switch set up (the black glass type touch ones) One of the 3 switches, switches the loft light on/off The second one switches a motion sensor outside which is connected to two up/down lanterns on and off plus they have override...
  8. C

    Seicane 10.26 Smart Screen Car DVR

    Hi, I just got an Seicane 10.26 Smart Screen Car DVR, I tried to use the device aux port connected to my car aux but the sound quality is rubbish. Is there any way to use still use the Seicane device's Bluetooth but the sound to go through the car's radio stereo? Thanks
  9. nbooth1983

    Smart switch installation

    I'm trying to replace this standard 2 gand 1 way switch with a smart switch. I've put the both live wires into L in and the switched lives into L1 and L2. This is tripping the breaker though so I'm wondering if anyone can offer any advice on what I'm doing wrong. Thanks in advance!
  10. OnlQQker

    I Wonder How These Will Play Out...

  11. Cankeredlamentations

    UK Common Issues with Smart Switches and Sockets?

    Morning All I recently completed my first re wire and board change, (with help from the owner who is a gas fitter and plumper, who works with my cousin (gas and plumping also) it was a job I did over the last few weekends to build my experience, client was fully aware of this and helped me...
  12. fpmelo

    Replace light switch for smart Wi-Fi switch

    Hi. I want to replace my traditional light switch for a smart Wi-Fi switch, but my current switch has 3 cables, COM, LOOP and 1WAY. Where should I connect these cables on a new smart switch that has N, L, L1, L2, L3? Thanks.
  13. Brittainica

    USA Upgrade From Honneywell to Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

    Hello everyone. Budding DIY enthusiast fascinated with how things work - and, to a lesser degree, fixing things that are not working. I suppose my newfound interest in DIY coincided with becoming a first-time homeowner. One of my first projects was replacing our new home's existing Honneywell...
  14. cliffed

    Smart technology a go go or a no no

    With all this Smart Technology around who uses what 😎
  15. groetschel

    The timer switch in the sauna heater broke replace smart?

    Hello DIYers I need some help reading the attached diagram. The "Timer (60 minutes)" broke and I need to replace it. First, for my theoretical understanding: the voltage between L1 and L2 is 240VAC. How is the timer able to connect to L1 and L2, while only one line goes into the Thermostat...
  16. A

    UK Hardwiring a smart doorbell

    Hello. I’m trying to hardwire a smart doorbell but have no idea how to bypass the existing bell chime (the new doorbell has its own chime box plugged in elsewhere). I’ve attached a photo of the component in the existing bell chime. At the doorbell itself there is one of both the orange and blue...
  17. A

    Do air-to-heat systems work with smart thermostats and radiator valves?

    Hi everyone, my house has an air-to-heat system that generates hot water in a boiler. This boiler is then connected to the central heating radiators and we've got two thermostats (one on each floor). This is a new build. I'm considering installing a smart thermostat and smart radiator valve...
  18. S

    installing smart switches - upstairs/downstairs

    Ok guys, first post so be gentle. I have a standard setup of two two way switches, one at the bottom of the stairs and one at the top so the light that they feed can be switched on/off from either switch. What I want to do is replace these switches with smart switches. I have installed one...
  19. N

    Smart thermostat with no external controls.

    I'm looking for a smart thermostat for use in a public building. The idea being we can schedule the temp (some users need it warmer) and the people using the building can't mess about with it, or at least can't leave is set to 30°c!!! Currently there's a basic room stat with three wires (L N...
  20. J

    Smart wall switch install

    Hey all, Currently I have two wall switches that control two outdoor spotlights. I Want to install smart wall switches. Some require a neutral wire (Wyze, kasa, etc), a few don't (much more $) Does this box current have neutral wires or no. Thank you in advance!
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