timer system for radiator

cem

Hello all, I am looking for is a timer system whereby I am able to set a timer for each radiator individually?? I have a gas central heating system and several radiators in the house.

There is currently a timer for the whole system but obviously I am unable to use that to control each radiator. If the above is an easy one then what would be even better is to add a thermostat in each room where the radiator is..if anyone has any idea?

many thanks

1984ReturnsForReal_2

How much money do you have for your project?

zax47

You not heard of Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV's) then?

Google them - easy to change, control each room/rad separately.

ic

Honeywell CM Zone allows you to divide the house into two zones and control their temperature separately. It should allow the system to run more efficiently, but at an outlay of £500, it'd take a long time to pay for itself! https://www.cm-zone.com

cem

zax47 wrote: »

You not heard of Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV's) then?
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Yes already have them, hadnt realised thats what they are called..but they don't allow for timer controls..correct?

I think the Honeywell CM Zone look like a good option as what I am trying to avoid is radiators being on in the unused rooms (good example of when heating is on at night). Thanks

zax47

Set the TRV to 0 in the unused rooms, keeps them from freezing.

keystone

Your idea is just totally impractical I'm afraid. You'd need a separate motorised valve for each room, that has to be controlled by the roomstat calling for heat (or not if its programmed out on timer), each roomstat has to give the boiler separate commands. Its a control system nightmare apart from anything else.

Use the TRVs - its actually what they are for.

Cheers

cem

Thanks for more replies. Idea is to try save energy and be more 'green'.

For example: During the night heating is not required in the living room as I am sleeping in my bedroom. however I would prefer the heating to kick in 30 mins before I wake up in the living room so by the time I go have my breakfast the living room is warm instead of being warm all night when its not needed.

Not a plumber hence asked the question to see if it was possible. Obviously if it is going to cost alot then does not seem worth it as its not exactly a mansion I have. Will explore Honeywell CM zone to see what they have to offer.

Thanks again for all the replies..

andrew-b

Is there any reason why you need to heat the house at night in the first place? If your house is sufficiently insulated and draught-proofed your bedding should be sufficient to keep you warm all night. Invest in some warm PJs too!

Even in this cold snap, our heating goes off totally at 10:30pm - though often we put it on for an extra hour as i'm a bit of a night owl. Usually it's only on for a few hours each morning and each evening...though in the recent cold snap it's been on all day.

cem

I suppose everyone to their own. Overly sensitive to cold, so wake up if I am cold hence the need to heating on at night...

Though you make a good point on good insulation and draught proof which I will go back and revisit again to see if there are any areas. Possibly have a thermal imaging survey done, cost depending. Cheers

fatuscatus

Could this be what the OP is looking for? http://europe.hbc.honeywell.com/products/ecatdata/pg_hr40n1.html

Does anyone have any experience of these?