Wiring of C Plan Central Heating System

22 February 2012

This article shows a typical C Plan wiring diagram and gives an overview of the electrical control wiring connections for a Sundial / Honeywell C Plan Central Heating system. (To enlarge image click once, and then double click in new window) Please note that this is a guide only and the terminal numbers and wiring [...]

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Wiring of W Plan Central Heating Systems

22 February 2012

This article shows a W Plan wiring diagram and gives an overview of the control wiring connections for a typical Sundial / Honeywell W Plan Central Heating system.  (To enlarge image click once, and then double click in new window) Please note that this is a guide only and the terminal connection numbers and wiring [...]

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Wiring of Y Plan Biflow Central Heating Systems

22 February 2012

This article shows a Y Plan wiring diagram and gives an overview of the electrical control wiring connections for a typical Sundial / Honeywell Y Plan or Drayton Biflow fully pumped central heating system which use a mid position motorised valve. (To enlarge image click once, and then double click in new window) Please note [...]

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A Practical Guide to Renewable Energy by Chris Kitcher- Review

9 February 2012

Renewable Energy Systems Chris Kitcher Chris Kitcher is both an experienced electrician and a lecturer in electrical installation  with a passion for his subject.  Chris has a great way of cutting through the jargon and uses his skills and knowledge to explain the sometimes confusing terminology and technical aspects of electrical work. Chris’s Practical Guide [...]

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Train4TradeSkills Radio- Electrical Tutor Interview

6 February 2012

An interview with an Electrical Tutor Wayne Thomson is an electrical tutor at Train4TradeSkills fulfilment centre inWorcestershire. Train4TradeSkills Radio spoke to Wayne to find out what students make of his training and how they are going to use it to develop their careers. What brought you to be a tutor at ATL’s centre in Worcester? [...]

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Terra 51 Electric Vehicle EV Rapid Charging Station

1 February 2012

The changeover to electric vehicles is long overdue, especially with the inevitable upward trend in petrol and diesel prices. Electric cars and vans will soon be commonplace and many manufactures are due to roll out their electric vehicle offerings this year. Let’s hope that the installation and maintenance of Electric Vehicle or EV charging stations will soon be a [...]

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Smart Meters- Intelligent metering systems

29 January 2012

Smart Meters are due to be installed in most UK homes. Will this be all good news for consumers?  Will it create work for electricians? Are Smart Meters a Good Idea? Under European Directives, all member states are required to install ‘intelligent metering systems’ – smart meters – to at least 80% of domestic electricity [...]

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Electricians Fighting To Keep JIB Agreement

21 January 2012

This article highlights some main points of the recent dispute over electrician’s pay and working conditions. Decisions that are made now between the unions will affect electricians for years to come. I got the email below from David W and wanted to pass on his sentiments. I’ve also included some background info on the dispute [...]

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