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Not sure this is the right place, but here goes... Recently moved in as 2nd tenants to a new build, it has a Vaillant combi boiler, and dual zone thermostats - never had 2 thermostats before. Whilst the boiler is in the kitchen there seems to be thermostat labeled pipes and control in the...

Hi all, I asked on this forums recently about problems with my (LED) lights which are flickering. So far I was unable to figure out what the problem might be, so I thought I'd consider replacing the bulbs as well as the switches - and wanted to ask for your recommendations on LED bulbs (E14) and...

I currently have a light switch as shown in attached image. There are 2 switches used to turn on two diferrnet light bulbs. We plan to disconnect one of the bulb completely as we are building a partition wall and will need to ha e a separate witch for it. So back to the switch in the photo...

Hi guys, I am new one on here and I was wondering if someone can help me with my doubts. Basically I have a switch 3 gang 3 way. I have 8 wires, no neutral. Every single gang has live in and live out. I want to replace it with a smart switch where it suppose to have 1 live in and live out, then...

I have a thermostat for my ground source heat pump that’s failed. I’m looking for a new one and need some help in finding the right one. The original is ‘TheBen’ 797 B. It’s battery operated with two wires coming out of the wall. These are not 240v live wires, they connect directly to the heat...

How many amps can a 3kW 240V immersion heater surge to on startup? I am looking for a suitable smart device (ideally Zigbee, but otherwise Z-Wave) that can be connected into the existing fused spur to allow control from automation (in Home Assistant) and ideally via Alexa. The Zigbee frient...

Sorry for the second post in quick succession! Hi all, I have just installed this https://www.toolstation.com/4lite-wiz-led-st64-smart-filament-wi-fi-bulb/p77883 with a new rose. I used all Wago push levers to connect the wires. After a battle to get it connected, it appears to work fine...

Hi, installing a new Hive thermostat with Hive hub and using the Hive app. If we wanted to add smart plugs, do we need to use the Hive active plugs, or are there any compatible smart plugs that work with the Hive Hub and app?

Hi, I am looking at mounting a tablet above a light switch to control various smart home features. There is no sensible socket nearby to take a spur from to power the tablet, and was contemplating taking a feed from the light switch. The house is a very recent new build (2021) and looks to...

I am looking to replace my heating and hot water controller with a smart controller. I basically just want to be able to turn my heating on from my phone. I currently have a Horstmann H27XL programmer, as shown in the attached photo, a Bermuda Baxi boiler and a hot water cylinder which is in a...

Hi all. Bit of advice needed. I have a 3kw immersion fed from 16a breaker and a 20a switch.... There's no timer. I'd like to control the immersion remotely.... I have lots of spare smart plugs.... I don't want to put that much power through the smart plug, so I'm thinking I could use the smart...

Appreciate if someone can tell me if my expectation is correct or incorrect. I have 3 zone heating (CH up, CH down & HW cyl). There is a hive active heating thermostat which covers CH down & HW on one thermostat and receiver. I can control both CH & HW from this one thermostat. There is a...

Has anyone got any experience in the UK with smart light switches without a neutral wire? I’m actually not even sure if I have a neutral wire or not. Looking at this switch on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B086TYRRM1/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2DW5VV7CK9HIH&psc=1 as it has good...

Hey guys can someone please help me. I've bought a wifi thermostat off Ebay thinking its be a quick and easy job but as I've come to take the old one off theres only 2 wires plugged to the old one :s the new one dont have very good instructions and I dont know a great deal about wiring. I've had...

Hiya guys and gals I’ve got a project I’m building a custom headboard with lighting and sockets would I need to add a back box to the sockets of there flush mounted into timber (no chance of arcing or combustion) would it still be an issue?

I have a 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat and would like to wire it up to my WB Greenstar Ri Boiler for both central heating and hot water. What sort of cable is best to buy to connect the two? Would 1.5mm 4 core cable be OK? Is it best to run 2 cables from the heat link to the boiler (e.g 2x 3...