Hive on Potterton Boiler

[Basher]

Might be of interest, - note post #7 in the thread below

Hive installation on a Potterton Powermax HE (split off another thread)

'Hive installation on a Potterton Powermax HE' I have the same boiler and looking to install Hive. Do you have to extend the wiring to be able to mount the receiver somewhere? Thanks, A

www.diynot.com

My (not researched thoroughly so read the above) understanding is that you wire the Hive L and N to the boiler supply L and N, and then the Hive programming outputs supply mains L (eg from terminal 4 to CHr etc.)

 

[Steveuk]

One last thing sorry... would 4 core 1mm flex be suitable for running the Hive hub?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

5 core or two 3 cores 0.75 or 1mm2 is fine

 

[Steveuk]

Might be of interest, - note post #7 in the thread below

Hive installation on a Potterton Powermax HE (split off another thread)

'Hive installation on a Potterton Powermax HE' I have the same boiler and looking to install Hive. Do you have to extend the wiring to be able to mount the receiver somewhere? Thanks, A

www.diynot.com

My (not researched thoroughly so read the above) understanding is that you wire the Hive L and N to the boiler supply L and N, and then the Hive programming outputs supply mains L (eg from terminal 4 to CHr etc.)

Absolutely amazing. So so helpful and well laid out answer. Thank you. I did search at the beginning but definately didn't find this post. Perfect thank you.

Just need to confirm if 1mm flex would be ok for the job?

 

[Steveuk]

5 core or two 3 cores 0.75 or 1mm2 is fine

Perfect. Thank you.

Definitely not questioning you but where does the fifth come in?
Constant live
Constant neutral
Switched CH live
switched HW live
?? Earth? But does it need an earth as the hive box only has a 'tether' and is not earthing it?

It's only that I have some 4 core at home, if not I'll go out and get some 5.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

You need an earth at each appliance hence the earth point even though it’s a class 2 fitting eg all plastic exterior

 

[Steveuk]

You need an earth at each appliance hence the earth point even though it’s a class 2 fitting eg all plastic exterior

All good. Cheers mate!!! Have a great weekend!!