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by Glasseyefong
Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:40 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Plugged Immersion Heater - Can I Add A Timer Between Plug And Socket?
Replies: 5
Views: 16747

Re: Plugged Immersion Heater - Can I Add A Timer Between Plug And Socket?

Thank you DIYorNot - that may be what I need. Thank you again ericmark. I understand what you are saying. I can't remember what the CORGI plumber did when he installed the new gas boiler and immersion heater etc years ago. I don't recall any alterations in the fuse box - so it's obviously time to ge...
by Glasseyefong
Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:54 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Plugged Immersion Heater - Can I Add A Timer Between Plug And Socket?
Replies: 5
Views: 16747

Re: Plugged Immersion Heater - Can I Add A Timer Between Plug And Socket?

Thank you for the reply ericmark. Sadly I don't understand much of it. I'll check the existing plug to see its rating. Are you saying that if it is 13A it could overheat if used for say 30 mins? If I buy a specific immersion heater timer presumably this would replace the current plug/switch/socket a...
by Glasseyefong
Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Plugged Immersion Heater - Can I Add A Timer Between Plug And Socket?
Replies: 5
Views: 16747

Plugged Immersion Heater - Can I Add A Timer Between Plug And Socket?

Sorry - I know nothing about electricity except it can be dangerous. My immersion heater cable ends in a plug which goes into a switched socket. It's rarely used but as far as I know works OK. I'd like to start using it more to take advantage of Economy 7 rates. Can I put a "standard" time...
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