Hi Adam


I am pretty sure that there is still the option to turn the kickspace
heater off with the switches using the switches on the front of them when
the heating is on. You certainly can with my parents heater.

Yes that is an option, but a bit low-tech-and-manual - and not too good on
the old back!


If you do install a thermostat then it is just a case of running a cable
(usually 3 core and earth) from the fused spur to the stat and the
switched live from the stat is then used as the live for the heater and
connected with a piece of strip connector behind the fused spur.

Yes I think I've got it.
I've drawn up a diagram here
http://s292.photobucket.com/albums/m...ter-wiring.jpg
which I think is right.
There will be a lot going on in my single fused spur box though...
Loop in power, loop out power, 3 core and earth stat, 3 core heater supply -
will all that fit in a 35mm box?
Is it acceptable to stuff a choc-block type connector into the box to join
the switch wire? Seems a bit iffy to me!


Personally I think that installing a room stat is a good idea. Who needs
to heat a kitchen on a winters night if you are sat in the lounge and you
can do away with all that bending down to turn them on and off.

Cheers

Adam

Thanks

Phil

"TheScullster" wrote in message
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Hi Adam


I am pretty sure that there is still the option to turn the kickspace
heater off with the switches using the switches on the front of them when
the heating is on. You certainly can with my parents heater.

Yes that is an option, but a bit low-tech-and-manual - and not too good on
the old back!


If you do install a thermostat then it is just a case of running a cable
(usually 3 core and earth) from the fused spur to the stat and the
switched live from the stat is then used as the live for the heater and
connected with a piece of strip connector behind the fused spur.

Yes I think I've got it.
I've drawn up a diagram here
http://s292.photobucket.com/albums/m...ter-wiring.jpg
which I think is right.
There will be a lot going on in my single fused spur box though...
Loop in power, loop out power, 3 core and earth stat, 3 core heater
supply - will all that fit in a 35mm box?
Is it acceptable to stuff a choc-block type connector into the box to join
the switch wire? Seems a bit iffy to me!


That diagram is the correct way to wire up what you want.

There is nothing wrong with a piece of strip connecter in the backbox. Use a
crimp connector if you prefer that.

Cheers

Adam

"ARWadsworth" wrote

That diagram is the correct way to wire up what you want.

There is nothing wrong with a piece of strip connecter in the backbox. Use
a crimp connector if you prefer that.

Cheers

Adam

Thanks Adam

The diagram has been updated to show switching of both live and neutral at
the fused spur.

Phil

"TheScullster" wrote

Thanks Adam

The diagram has been updated to show switching of both live and neutral at
the fused spur.

Phil
Might help if the link to the new diagram was included:

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...aterWiring.jpg

Phil