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UFH thermostat wiring, floor probes
Nickfromwales replied to oranjeboom's topic in Underfloor Heating
You dont have to use Wundas stats Find out if theyre 230v signalling or 12 / 24v / other and then you can look at stats you like the look of and mix n match. What your looking for is called a 'programmable room thermostat' btw. -
God, its even worse if the plumber hasn't wired it I make a lot of money wiring up systems for my mates ( gas safe plumbers ) who can just about wire a plug If the sparky has been left with this task then I feel sorry for him tbh. If he wants to ring me I can talk him through it.
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Id say the 2 courses under the third row were too far to the right rather than the third too far to the left? That would close up the 'pencil' gap too. You should find the adhesive isn't yet fully cured so they should be reasonably easy to get off. If you have to break a tile remember that it'll grow in size when it breaks so beware of it expanding and damaging the adjacent 'keepers'. No-one said it was going to be easy. Stick with it. ?
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UFH thermostat wiring, floor probes
Nickfromwales replied to oranjeboom's topic in Underfloor Heating
What do you need from each stat? Temp only / temp + time clock etc ? Are you having a central hub to set times etc ? -
Its a wiring issue. Its simply not been wired up correctly, as if it had the motorised valves would be opening and allowing flow through. Theyre not, eg its not operating correctly. Get this nugget back to site in the next few days or get someone else and bill him.
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AndyT ( Andy Trewin ) formerly of Sunamp
Nickfromwales replied to Nickfromwales's topic in General Alternative Energy Issues
No defence to SA here, but the unit is worth the effort imo. They need a new ambassador SOON as I’m also struggling to get any sense. -
Some say IP20 and others ( the one I linked ) say IP40 Zone 2 + 3?
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They are 12v ( S.E.L.V. ) from a separate transformer so no need for the IP stuff afaik. @ProDave @Onoff ?
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AndyT ( Andy Trewin ) formerly of Sunamp
Nickfromwales replied to Nickfromwales's topic in General Alternative Energy Issues
I'll just check with And................FECK. -
AndyT ( Andy Trewin ) formerly of Sunamp
Nickfromwales replied to Nickfromwales's topic in General Alternative Energy Issues
Could you perhaps update with regards to how your getting the SA units 'signed off' as member @mike2016 is struggling, ( more with his architect the with SA I imagine ). -
You really wouldnt want to put the hot water tank outside ! If you have a garage or similar where the elements could be kept off it at least then id consider an airing cupboard affair with a good bit of rock wool insulation stuffed inside to keep it wrapped up and minimise lost heat.
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Hi all. Just a heads up, that member @AndyT has announced his retirement from Sunamp, and is now no longer with the company. I am going to meet up with Andy soon for a social visit and will ask if he wishes to remain on Buildhub as a private member, but in the meantime please do not call on him for SA related questions as you will not receive an answer. I'll update on Andy's wishes as and when I get to speak to him. Best wishes to him for a long and enjoyable retirement.
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@JSHarris, what constitutes a SA registered installation? Im still none the wiser as to what you need to "be" to fit and commission a SA. Is it as simple as abide by the Manufacturers Installation Instructions? There's no G3 so apart from an electrician making off the power supply, what gives? @le-cerveau how did you achieve this status?
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@TerryE Terry, did you get into any difficulties as you didn't have PV either? IIRC you are using economy electricity so would 'full-fat' peak rate electricity have played any part in failure to meet Part L? For the benefit of the thread, @mike2016 and I have been discussing this via PM and the architect has stated, quote - “Using electric base heaters for space and water will not meet Part L compliance of building regulations. It will also not meet Primary Energy Demand on the PHPP results tab. My advice is to propose in tender a small sized heat pump, that is what we need in any case, with underfloor heating in the ground level and towel rads on the upstairs wet rooms (or landing). We can make a decision at that point on what can be afforded and possible alternatives. “ End quote. The bit in bold is my favourite bit. The mention of PHPP is the stick I believe, but it has been discussed to abandon the PHPP certification to attain a 'lower standard' to get the initial aforementioned system installed to get mike up and running with minimum initial outlay.
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Unlike me, I've come up with a sensible reply. Just fit the spots that I now routinely use, eg the flat panel LED type like these and the huge dispersion with these fittings will remove a lot of the problem. Really excellent light compared to traditional spotlights too. I haven't bought a 'spotlight' for ages now and use these for every job. Inconspicuous when they're off ( white bezel ) and very elegant look when on.
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Can’t aegue with the dedication my friend. That jig is worthy of a beer or two. ? Yes to knocking the bridges out between the holes as the NRVs need getting to. If I were you I’d use the ‘corner of doom’ to practice for the compound cuts on the bath. Those keep waking me up at night. If they all work out mint I’ll buy a round in your honour ?
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Already suggested the dead test
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We’re all reasonably well fed. Get a sparky to go up there
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I recently had a 9kW ASHP off eBay for a client new surplus stock for £700. Others here have found them even cheaper. Inverter driven but not ErP, but at that price it’s disposable. Find out exactly how deep you can dig out and get as much insulation in the floor as possible. Is the oil combi already there? What makes you say you can’t you afford an ASHP? Any PV planned ?
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Who pays for the flood damage ?
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Can you get a drainage company out on the insurance. ?
