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Z-wave and the immersion!

  • 16-02-2017 10:59PM
    #1
    cooperguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭


    Has anybody found a good switch that can replace the immersion switch and would work with Z-wave automation?


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  • #2
    fergalom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭fergalom


    http://products.z-wavealliance.org/products/1012

    Have one, works a treat. Manual timer switch and temperature probe for cutout also


  • #3
    Caillte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭Caillte


    I'm expecting something like that from electric ireland FOC on their shut off and save scheme they advertised last year. Dead handy id say as the gas is being fired less and less.


  • #4
    pjproby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 843 ✭✭✭pjproby


    fergalom wrote: »
    http://products.z-wavealliance.org/products/1012

    Have one, works a treat. Manual timer switch and temperature probe for cutout also

    What app would you use with this product?


  • #5
    Stoner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    Looked at this and its rated for a standard 3KW immersion.

    They recommend fusing it to 16amps.

    It would be sensible to install a 13amp fused spur unit between the 20 amp MCB and the unit,


  • #6
    diarmaidol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 105 ✭✭diarmaidol


    Has anyone used something like this with the Bath/Sink Immersion type setup ? i.e. allow control of the bath/sink selection as well as the on off of the immersion. Most Smart switches seem to only support a single circuit.


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  • #7
    Stoner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    diarmaidol wrote:
    Has anyone used something like this with the Bath/Sink Immersion type setup ? i.e. allow control of the bath/sink selection as well as the on off of the immersion. Most Smart switches seem to only support a single circuit.


    I haven't seen a unit that did both. You are looking at duplicating the mechanical interlock that the bath/sink switch achieves. This would possibly need a contactor to pull one in and drop one out. They are two sperate circuits


  • #8
    diggerdigger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭diggerdigger


    diarmaidol wrote: »
    Has anyone used something like this with the Bath/Sink Immersion type setup ? i.e. allow control of the bath/sink selection as well as the on off of the immersion. Most Smart switches seem to only support a single circuit.
    You could probably put this before a standard on/off bath/sink switch after the fused spur.  Otherwise you could put 2 relays in line, one for bath, and one for sink.  But you have the expense of 2 relays.


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