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Do I need a Room Stat for central heating?

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  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Put in a proper digital programmer instead of a room stat; for an extra £40 or so it'll give you far more control and potential economy.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Ectophile
    Ectophile Posts: 8,407 Forumite
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    macman wrote: »
    Put in a proper digital programmer instead of a room stat; for an extra £40 or so it'll give you far more control and potential economy.

    Why would it be one or the other?

    I have a digital programmer to set when the heating goes on and off, and a thermostat so it doesn't come on when it's already warm.

    I like the laziness of a room stat. I never actually turn my central heating off, even in summer. The thermostat effectively does that for me. And if there's a chilly morning (like today), the heating will come on for a bit before I get up.
    If it sticks, force it.
    If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
  • golfergirl28
    golfergirl28 Posts: 150 Forumite
    Why should the radiator nearest the room stat not have a TRV? Excuse my ignorance!
  • Myser
    Myser Posts: 1,908 Forumite
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    golfergirl28 wrote: »
    Why should the radiator nearest the room stat not have a TRV? Excuse my ignorance!

    Effectively, they will be fighting each other!

    This site explains it well:

    http://www.hpmmag.com/asktheexpertitem.asp?articleID=406
    If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button! ;)
  • Biggles
    Biggles Posts: 8,209 Forumite
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    Ectophile wrote: »
    Why would it be one or the other?
    These days, most decent programmers incorporate the thermostat.
  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    Biggles wrote: »
    These days, most decent programmers incorporate the thermostat.

    no they don't

    if you want them combined you need a programmable room stat
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
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