Wireless thermostats for heating

ally18

Hi,
Could someone please explain simply how a wireless thermostat actually works and is it expensive to fit etc?

Thanks

inaminute23

ally18 wrote: »

Hi,
Could someone please explain simply how a wireless thermostat actually works and is it expensive to fit etc?

Thanks

There quite simple to install. Basically it consists of a a receiver which wires into the timer, and a digital stat which you mount in your desired room. The wiring diagram is simple to follow, so if you do a little diy this should be easy for you to do. Sunvic do a decent one and cost around £30.00.

The stat shows you current room temp, and it has a function for you to set your desired temp. Once it falls below this the stats talks to the recevier calling for heat and the Boiler then kicks in.

ally18

Thanks, shouldn't they be fitted by an electrician then?

I have an old boiler which is run by a potterton timer which basically has a choice of on, off, or set to the timer.

inaminute23

ally18 wrote: »

Thanks, shouldn't they be fitted by an electrician then?

I have an old boiler which is run by a potterton timer which basically has a choice of on, off, or set to the timer.

if you are unsure ask Sunvic if the below model is suitable.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUNVIC-TLX-RFD_W0QQitemZ110612618804QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=180873074982&rvr_id=180873074982&cguid=353e711e12c0a0e201963516ff5d05cb

Also if you get someone to fit, then it will take about 20 minutes max! So don't be had.

ally18

Thanks, will look into it.

spinningsheep

I had a digital timer for the heating and HW fitted in the airing cupboard about 12 months back in place of the old mechanical one that gave up the ghost many years back....my thermostat for the heating is in the cold draughty hallway, would I be able to replace this old gold coloured Honeywell thermostat which I am pretty sure is not anywhere near accurate anymore, with a new digital one without making the programmer in the airing cupboard redundant?

samtheman1k

ally18 wrote: »

Thanks, shouldn't they be fitted by an electrician then?

I have an old boiler which is run by a potterton timer which basically has a choice of on, off, or set to the timer.

If you are competent at DIY, then it is easy to do yourself, doesn't normally need Part P as they are battery powered.

ally18

Samtheman,

I am ok at changing plugs, sockets and light fittings, you know, just the basic stuff. Is that good enough?

Also, where can you find these thermostats at the £30 cost, I have looked on a lot of the websites but the cheapest I have found so far is £68. I only want a very simple one.

Thanks

inaminute23

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUNVIC-TLX-RFD...963516ff5d05cb

ally18

Can't get access to that website, its restricted from work.

Annoying.

samtheman1k

ally18 wrote: »

Samtheman,

I am ok at changing plugs, sockets and light fittings, you know, just the basic stuff. Is that good enough?

Also, where can you find these thermostats at the £30 cost, I have looked on a lot of the websites but the cheapest I have found so far is £68. I only want a very simple one.

Thanks

It depends on your boiler. As it's old, does it even have a connection for a thermostat? Check the manual if it does, then just wire it into where the manual says (and put the other half in your hallway, away from any heat/cold source.