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I've made a couple of posts about trying to get a timer control into an
old Vaillant boiler/central heating system. My previous idea of just power-cycling the boiler seems to be a no-go given that the boiler has (I think) a run-on function. Certainly, after switching off the water and heating controls, the boiler continues to make a noise for several minutes. My question now is... what is this? link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7204575@N04/2860583064/ There's no reference to it in the manual that was left with the boiler. The two switches on the unit control the water and heating respectivly. The dial appears to indicate water temp and the control knob sets water temperature. There are wires from the boiler to the unit, which, from their connections, would imply that a new thermostat could be added to replace the pictured unit. However, before I dismantle it all, I'd like some idea of what's supposed to be going on. But there are no part numbers on the unit, so I'm struggling to get any kind of clue to google on. So, does anyone know what this unit may be called? Or even maybe have a manual? Thanks & regards Robin |
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I've made a couple of posts about trying to get a timer control into an old Vaillant boiler/central heating system. My previous idea of just power-cycling the boiler seems to be a no-go given that the boiler has (I think) a run-on function. Certainly, after switching off the water and heating controls, the boiler continues to make a noise for several minutes. My question now is... what is this? link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7204575@N04/2860583064/ There's no reference to it in the manual that was left with the boiler. The two switches on the unit control the water and heating respectivly. The dial appears to indicate water temp and the control knob sets water temperature. There are wires from the boiler to the unit, which, from their connections, would imply that a new thermostat could be added to replace the pictured unit. However, before I dismantle it all, I'd like some idea of what's supposed to be going on. But there are no part numbers on the unit, so I'm struggling to get any kind of clue to google on. So, does anyone know what this unit may be called? Or even maybe have a manual? Thanks & regards Robin flipping heck the whole thing looks like a atomic bomb -- Kevin R Reply address works |
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"Kevin" wrote in message ... flipping heck the whole thing looks like a atomic bomb Nothing like one. |
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dennis@home wrote:
"Kevin" wrote in message ... flipping heck the whole thing looks like a atomic bomb Nothing like one. I bet I have seen more bits of a atomic bomb than you ;-) up close and personal ,they might be shiny and white on the outside but not on the inside -- Kevin R Reply address works |
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"Kevin" wrote in message ... dennis@home wrote: "Kevin" wrote in message ... flipping heck the whole thing looks like a atomic bomb Nothing like one. I bet I have seen more bits of a atomic bomb than you ;-) up close and personal ,they might be shiny and white on the outside but not on the inside no comment. |
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"Kevin" wrote in message ... dennis@home wrote: "Kevin" wrote in message ... flipping heck the whole thing looks like a atomic bomb Nothing like one. I bet I have seen more bits of a atomic bomb than you ;-) up close and personal ,they might be shiny and white on the outside but not on the inside no comment. tis true and legal ex MOD -- Kevin R Reply address works |
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writes I've made a couple of posts about trying to get a timer control into an old Vaillant boiler/central heating system. My previous idea of just power-cycling the boiler seems to be a no-go given that the boiler has (I think) a run-on function. Certainly, after switching off the water and heating controls, the boiler continues to make a noise for several minutes. There could be a pump over-run timer in there, although it looks a bit primitive for such a beast My question now is... what is this? link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7204575@N04/2860583064/ There's no reference to it in the manual that was left with the boiler. its prolly the control from another vaillant boiler from the dark distant past The two switches on the unit control the water and heating respectivly. The dial appears to indicate water temp and the control knob sets water temperature. The plastic blanking plate is where a Diehl time clock would be if it had an integral timer There are wires from the boiler to the unit, which, from their connections, would imply that a new thermostat could be added to replace the pictured unit. However, before I dismantle it all, I'd like some idea of what's supposed to be going on. But there are no part numbers on the unit, so I'm struggling to get any kind of clue to google on. So, does anyone know what this unit may be called? an ancient POS Or even maybe have a manual? Really - I doubt it if you open the thing up, I'm sure you'll find that it's very basic inside just document it wire by wire as you pull it apart Thanks & regards Robin -- geoff |
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On Sep 15, 11:46*pm, geoff wrote:
In message , Robin writes I've made a couple of posts about trying to get a timer control into an old Vaillant boiler/central heating system. My previous idea of just power-cycling the boiler seems to be a no-go given that the boiler has (I think) a run-on function. Certainly, after switching off the water and heating controls, the boiler continues to make a noise for several minutes. There could be a pump over-run timer in there, although it looks a bit primitive for such a beast My question now is... what is this? link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7204575@N04/2860583064/ There's no reference to it in the manual that was left with the boiler. its prolly the control from another vaillant boiler from the dark distant past The two switches on the unit control the water and heating respectivly. The dial appears to indicate water temp and the control knob sets water temperature. The plastic blanking plate is where a Diehl time clock would be if it had an integral timer There are wires from the boiler to the unit, which, from their connections, would imply that a new thermostat could be added to replace the pictured unit. However, before I dismantle it all, I'd like some idea of what's supposed to be going on. But there are no part numbers on the unit, so I'm struggling to get any kind of clue to google on. So, does anyone know what this unit may be called? an ancient POS Or even maybe have a manual? Really - I doubt it if you open the thing up, I'm sure you'll find that it's very basic inside just document it wire by wire as you pull it apart Thanks & regards Robin Picture isnt very hi-res, but it looks like the right dial reads temp, presumably that of the primary circuit. So it looks like a control unit. Reminds me of some similar looking Honeywell kit from a lot of moons ago. The numbered knob might be an uncalibrated primary circuit thermostat. It shouldnt be hard to add a timer. Hopefully you can get a clearer pic of whats going on that just putting the timer across the thermostat to stop the boiler firing. NT |
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On Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:03:08 +0100, "dennis@home"
wrote: "Kevin" wrote in message ... dennis@home wrote: "Kevin" wrote in message ... flipping heck the whole thing looks like a atomic bomb Nothing like one. I bet I have seen more bits of a atomic bomb than you ;-) up close and personal ,they might be shiny and white on the outside but not on the inside no comment. Oh go on.... frighten him! |
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flipping heck the whole thing looks like a atomic bomb You realise the spooks are going to turn up to the uk.d-i-y meet now? |
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On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:48:29 +0100, Andy Champ wrote:
flipping heck the whole thing looks like a atomic bomb You realise the spooks are going to turn up to the uk.d-i-y meet now? Naw they know that to make an A or H bomb is quite tricky but making a dirty bomb is much easier... -- Cheers Dave. |
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"Dave Liquorice" wrote in message ll.net... On Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:48:29 +0100, Andy Champ wrote: flipping heck the whole thing looks like a atomic bomb You realise the spooks are going to turn up to the uk.d-i-y meet now? Naw they know that to make an A or H bomb is quite tricky but making a dirty bomb is much easier... Making an A bomb is easy. Getting the materials is quite hard. As for an H bomb.. that's not exactly hard either, just remember that there is no H2 in it. |
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On Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:47:34 +0100, dennis@home wrote:
Making an A bomb is easy. Getting the materials is quite hard. Which, overall, makes it hard.... As for an H bomb.. that's not exactly hard either, just remember that there is no H2 in it. Still harder than a dirty bomb, for that you only need to have something go bang in quite a small way and push some fine powder up into the air and then tell the authorites it was a dirty bomb containing you choice of biological or nuclear nasty. The powder could just be flour but the authorities don't know that until they have taken samples and run tests. In the meantime they have to evacuate and decontaminate the area and down wind as if it did contain your nasties... -- Cheers Dave. |
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"Dave Liquorice" wrote in message ll.net... On Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:47:34 +0100, dennis@home wrote: Making an A bomb is easy. Getting the materials is quite hard. Which, overall, makes it hard.... As for an H bomb.. that's not exactly hard either, just remember that there is no H2 in it. Still harder than a dirty bomb, for that you only need to have something go bang in quite a small way and push some fine powder up into the air and then tell the authorites it was a dirty bomb containing you choice of biological or nuclear nasty. The powder could just be flour but the authorities don't know that until they have taken samples and run tests. In the meantime they have to evacuate and decontaminate the area and down wind as if it did contain your nasties... That was the mistake they made in the commons.. if you evacuate you spread the contamination. Best to lock the doors and leave them there until you know what it is. If they don't die its not a problem. If they do die, you did the correct thing to contain it. The only problem you get is if you have to shoot them to contain them and nobody dies from the attack. |
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"Huge" wrote in message ... On 2008-09-19, Dave Liquorice wrote: On Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:47:34 +0100, dennis@home wrote: Making an A bomb is easy. Getting the materials is quite hard. Which, overall, makes it hard.... As for an H bomb.. that's not exactly hard either, just remember that there is no H2 in it. Still harder than a dirty bomb, for that you only need to have something go bang in quite a small way and push some fine powder up into the air OTOH, have you ever seen a flour explosion? :o) I've seen a lab demo and pictures of destroyed buildings. |
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