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  1. S

    Dimplex Quantum storage heater 150 - keeps melting 20amp double pole switch

    Had a quantum (qm150) installed for 8 years - no problem. Couple of weeks ago the switch (usually always on except when on holiday) stuck and no power to heater. Had a look at switch and saw it was melted where the N wire goes in. Bought an exact replacement (B+Q) and replaced myself with the...
  2. K

    Storage Heating Replacement

    Hello, looking for some advice please. The storage heater in my livingroom has stopped working and I thought I would take the opportunity to replace the heaters throughout the house (4 in total), I am unsure what is best to replace them with, modern storage heaters, panel heaters, IR...
  3. KevinH

    20A DP or FCU for 1.5kW storage heaters

    Done a few EICR's recently and having a blonde moment regarding storage heaters. All storage heaters in the property are rated at 1.5kw and fed by 1.5mm HR flex, circuits are individually fed in 2.5mm T&E by individual 16A MCB's. All perfectly normal, except that each one is isolated locally...
  4. C

    Solar how to use unwanted energy

    i have 4 x 1.2 kw systems and i want something like powerwall or powervault to use excess energy during day toi charge batteries which will automaticall feed loads when pv stops
  5. mattg4321

    Storage box for cordless gear

    Looking to have a bit of an upgrade of my cordless tools. I'll be sticking with Dewalt as some of it is still in good nick. I find it irritating carrying multiple small cases around for various drills etc, batteries, chargers though. Can anyone recommend a storage case suitable in size for a...
  6. Roger H

    Moved a storage rad broke the curtain

    Moved a storage rad broke the curtain between the bricks and the front panel Company does not sell them now is there a solution?
  7. jjjinx

    Storage heater not heating up but powered

    Hi guys, I'm on a job where one of the storage heaters isn't heating up. it is a dimplex model FXL18N 2.34kW. There are two of these heaters in the property but one is not heating up. I've checked & bypassed the supply using peak supply to verify that electricity is getting into the heater...
  8. Macsamillion

    DIY Battery storage system?

    I have an 8kw solar array and I'm interested in a battery. They all seem mega expensive and can't justify the return I would get. I wondered if anyone had built there own battery rack and whether it worked out much cheaper.
  9. U

    Any battery storage system worth having ?

    I already have a 4kW PV system that will be 10 years old in September, just looking at how much my electricity cost will increase in March when my fixed rate ends i'm starting to wonder if any Battery storage system is worth investing in now that energy prices and going mental.. My Electricity...
  10. N

    Newbies in UK and storage heaters, off peak, all stuff

    Hi, My husband and I recently moved to the UK and a new flat, after living always in accommodations. We have some big answers about the electrical system in the flat, and I hope you could help me. I'll leave you some photos to explain ourselves. Q.1: we have one switchboard that says “storage...
  11. W

    Storage heater Make & Model?

    Hi all, I have been requested by a client to remove storage heaters, just wondering if anyone is able to identify a make/model from the pictures as on my last visit I could not see any information on them at all and obviously have concerns over asbestos. Or if anyone knows where they have...
  12. W

    Storage heater fault

    Strange one today, storage heater was roasting hot at the top but cooler at the bottom. Tested all elements, was getting 23 ohms for each of them so elements are fine, but client complaining that it’s not as warm as it used to be. The charge control clicks on and off when turning, could it be...
  13. T

    Rewire of apartment with economy 7, storage heaters, immersion & UFH

    Hi all looking for a bit of advice. I've been asked to price a rewire for a early 70's build 2 bed apartment. The apartment block was built in the very early 70's. It has 2 consumer units (one being economy 7) and appears to have underfloor heating in the rooms, 2 storage heaters & an immersion...
  14. G

    Alternatives or new storage heaters?

    My daughter bought a 2 bedroom flat with e7 storage heaters, no gas supply. 2 of the 3 heaters are not fully working (only instant heat elements working though the e7 supplies have been checked and are all good). Q is whether to replace all 3 with latest gen storage heaters or panel heaters...
  15. R

    Milwaukee Packout Storage alternative

    I’ve decided that I need a storage system as my bag is becoming overloaded. I have a Packout box currently which holds my 12v SDS, Combi, Impact and Saw. I know you can get the trolley system but it’s so expensive. Is it really worth the price? I have seen a Magnusson Storage which including an...
  16. Dannew

    Replacing storage heaters

    Hey all, a few questions! I had some old storage heaters that I've ripped out and replaced with oil filed electric radiators instead. I now need to wire them up using the existing sockets that were there. First thing is what's involved with converting to a normal energy supply from economy7...
  17. T

    How do you pair a storage battery/solar and an Air Source Heat Pump?

    Hi, How do you control a storage battery when it is in a house that also has an Air Source Heat Pump? (also solar panels on the roof))
  18. T

    How to wire a comms wire to a Battery storage system?

    Hi, We want to buy a Powervault Battery/Inverter/charger storage system. The Powervault must be able to read a current transformer, clipped on to the incoming mains line next to the consumer unit. This current transformer module has an ethernet connection. The following Powervault...
  19. A

    old storage heater usage

    Hi , I moved into a quite old house with old storage heaters. Hoping that I`ve googled it right , it shall be unidare storage heaters ums 718 93. Also attached its photos. Apart from that I have Economy7 meter with day rate ( rate1 ) and night rate ( rate2) As I am very new to storage...
  20. T

    2kW Grid tied inverter for battery storage in house

    Hi, I have bought a 2kW grid tied inverter for putting energy from my solar battery back onto the mains. Will i need a 6mA/30mA RCD just upstream of the GT inverter?

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