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Combi Centra Heating System Query.

royP_2
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According to the Energy Performance Certificate I have received on a proposed house purchase the Central heating system does not have a room thermostat.

Is this normal for a Combi Central Heating System?

Thanks for any advice.

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  • Barneysmom
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    We haven't got room stats but we've got temp controllers on the rads. it makes no odds really :)
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  • gas4you
    gas4you Posts: 2,602 Forumite
    It has probably received a lower energy rating because you have no room stat.

    Room stat's are mandatory on new installations, but not retrospective. TRV's are good in conjunction with a room stat, but the boiler will never shut off when all the rooms are hot enough, therefore wasting gas.
  • royP_2
    royP_2 Posts: 248 Forumite
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    Would it be a DIY job to fit a room stat, I do have some knowledge of electrics.
  • justjohn
    justjohn Posts: 2,260 Forumite
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    royP wrote: »
    Would it be a DIY job to fit a room stat, I do have some knowledge of electrics.


    yes, many of the manuals for boilers have destruction...lol
  • gas4you
    gas4you Posts: 2,602 Forumite
    Fit a wireless stat. Very simple to do. Just make sure you FULLY isolate boiler from electrics first.
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