Hive installation wiring

[stem]

So I can just do the same with the two in the N and the two in the L?

Yes, that would be correct for the wiring connections.

However, the terminations shouldn't be floating around loose behind the plasterboard. The wires should be contained inside a back box, something like this

The plasterboard is cut to accept the backbox with a sharp knife (it needs to be a close fit) the backbox is pushed into the opening and the yellow tabs click out to the sides to hold it in place. [There are other variants but the principle is the same]

A blanking plate can then be fitted to the backbox.

If you fit a metal blanking plate to a plastic back box, the metal blanking plate should have an earth connection to it. Or, have insulating material between the electrical connections and the metal plate to prevent them coming into contact with it. The piece of plasterboard you have cut out will do.

A metal blanking plate screwed to a metal backbox that already has an earth connection doesn't need an additional earth connection, because the connection is made via the blanking plate fixing screws.

 

[stem]

Deleted. Accidental post.

 

[dl8860]

Thanks very much both. I think the safest (top priority) and easiest option is to simply place the old receiver unit back on, much as I'd probably prefer to put it in the bin! Cheers.

 

[stem]

If you leave the receiver in place and remove the two brown wires from L and put them in a separate terminal, that will remove the power from it, and will save wasting energy. Not that it uses much energy, but every little helps!

 

[dl8860]

Legend thanks mate

 

[stem]

The rules say you must use maintenance free if hiding the wires

If there's a visible blanking plate, they are not hidden and the connections are accessible, in the same way that a junction box on the surface of the wall would be.

Inaccessible connections such as those hidden under floorboards for example are the sort of thing that should not be screw connectors.

 

[ericmark]

If there's a visible blanking plate, they are not hidden and the connections are accessible, in the same way that a junction box on the surface of the wall would be.

Inaccessible connections such as those hidden under floorboards for example are the sort of thing that should not be screw connectors.

Sorry I did suggest same as you using a back box and blanking plate, maybe it was not clear what I meant.

 

[stem]

Ah OK sorry, my misunderstanding.

 

[ericmark]

Clearly I had not made it plain, so must thank you for clarifying.

 

[75pete]

Can I just say, I have Hive fitted and it was with the help of this forum. Mine was a bit tricky as I needed an extra cable to get the hot water side to operate. So I’ve taken an interest in reading most posts here about Hive.
This is a thanks to post response who always help and stem and ericmark are along with others happy to give of their time and experience to help...just saying.