I have 2 storage heaters in the flat I let out (in London). They are 3.5KW As far as I am aware there has never been a separate off peak supply for these heaters. Around 5 years ago the heaters were replaced and one timer was fitted to each heater in place of the switch - the model was Timeguard fst-17a. Last year one timer broke and was replaced.
Recently the second timer also broke. It was replaced with a Greenbrook T205-C. After this was fitted the storage heater did not work and the electrician concerned stated that it could not be repaired and needed to be replaced with a panel heater as new regulations mean that storage heaters with a single supply aren't allowed, and running a second supply in would be too expensive. However I had a second electrician visit to check the storage heater and he replaced the timer with a switch and the storage heater is working fine.
The second electrician has suggested fitting mechanical timers at the consumer unit as the best solution, as the single gang timers are not suited for this kind of load. The cost will be notable (about ÂŁ250) so I am checking options. Are there suitable timers available to replace a standard switch, or is fitting a mechanical timer at the consumer unit the best option?
Thanks
Recently the second timer also broke. It was replaced with a Greenbrook T205-C. After this was fitted the storage heater did not work and the electrician concerned stated that it could not be repaired and needed to be replaced with a panel heater as new regulations mean that storage heaters with a single supply aren't allowed, and running a second supply in would be too expensive. However I had a second electrician visit to check the storage heater and he replaced the timer with a switch and the storage heater is working fine.
The second electrician has suggested fitting mechanical timers at the consumer unit as the best solution, as the single gang timers are not suited for this kind of load. The cost will be notable (about ÂŁ250) so I am checking options. Are there suitable timers available to replace a standard switch, or is fitting a mechanical timer at the consumer unit the best option?
Thanks