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by AngryMop
Saturday 26 September 2015 20:43
Forum: Other questions and discussions
Topic: Wall-switch labeling.. tips, ideas?
Replies: 12
Views: 3917

Re: Wall-switch labeling.. tips, ideas?

First, don't cram all the possible clicks into switches. Hard to remember, too complicated. Been there, done that. For labeling: laser printing on transparent foil is a very good idea, but you have to laminate it after printing. Easiest would be to stick aonther layer of transparent film on top ...
by AngryMop
Saturday 26 September 2015 19:24
Forum: Show your projects
Topic: Central heating control at my parents' house
Replies: 4
Views: 2898

[Update] Central heating control at my parents' house

I've bought something nice for my RasPi: a DIN rail mounted case. Sooo nice. (The big hole on top has a removable transparent insert, so you can add a display there; currently removed). http://i.imgur.com/pvssXoel.jpg One downside is that it doesn't have any holes to lead wires outside. 3 relay ...
by AngryMop
Tuesday 22 September 2015 0:09
Forum: Show your projects
Topic: Central heating control at my parents' house
Replies: 4
Views: 2898

Re: Central heating control at my parents' house

Fair points, but that is a new installation and it's very efficient.

The floor is warm after just 30mins, after 2hrs you need to open the windows.

But yes, it always needs some tweaking.
by AngryMop
Monday 21 September 2015 21:09
Forum: Show your projects
Topic: Central heating control at my parents' house
Replies: 4
Views: 2898

Central heating control at my parents' house

Hey all, decided I'll throw my WIP project into the mix. Hardware: - Gas-fueled central heating unit. Heating requires closing a control loop via a relay. - Floor heating on the bottom floor (9 circuits), additional heater in the guest bathroom. Floor heating requires enabling circulatory pump to ...