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Central Heating Timer - Replacement

gnasher666
gnasher666 Posts: 3 Newbie
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Hi,

I'm looking for some advice please, I have an old Potterton central heating timer that controls my oil fired boiler and I would like to upgrade it with a new digital timer and would love some assistance please. Is it just a case of getting a replacement with the correct number of wires or is it much more complicated than that?

I would include a picture but I'm not allowed to just yet (new member)

thanks for any help
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  • Myser
    Myser Posts: 1,908 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    It is fairly straightforward to replace the timer. Are you competent with electrics?

    What is the make and model of the boiler and the existing timer?
    If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button! ;)
  • Mr_Ted
    Mr_Ted Posts: 1,067 Forumite
    Myser wrote: »
    What is the make and model of the boiler and the existing timer?

    Boiler type is irrelevant, but system configuration is relevant, pump primary, S plan, Y plan? ;)
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  • gnasher666
    gnasher666 Posts: 3 Newbie
    Thorn Heating Limited Model ODYJ is the boiler and all that's printed on the timer is Potterton

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  • Myser
    Myser Posts: 1,908 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    For the benefit of others:

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    If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button! ;)
  • Myser
    Myser Posts: 1,908 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 12 August 2013 at 10:22PM
    Mr_Ted wrote: »
    Boiler type is irrelevant, ...

    I wouldn't go so far as to say it's irrelevant. Besides, additional information is useful. ;)
    If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button! ;)
  • Mr_Ted
    Mr_Ted Posts: 1,067 Forumite
    [/QUOTE]I wouldn't go so far as to say it's irrelevant.[/QUOTE]

    Tis in the case of Oil Boilers, don't require the extra electrical connections as a modern gas boiler ;)

    [/QUOTE]Besides, additional information is useful. ;)[/QUOTE]

    Not if its irrelevant, it will confuse the OP and cloud anything that is relevant ;)
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  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    FIXED IT FOR YOU. :D
    I wouldn't go so far as to say it's irrelevant.
    Tis in the case of Oil Boilers, don't require the extra electrical connections as a modern gas boiler ;)
    Besides, additional information is useful. ;)
    Not if its irrelevant, it will confuse the OP and cloud anything that is relevant ;)


    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • gnasher666
    gnasher666 Posts: 3 Newbie
    eh?

    sounds like I need to do some research into my boiler! I might even have the manual......
    Mr_Ted wrote: »
    Boiler type is irrelevant, but system configuration is relevant, pump primary, S plan, Y plan? ;)
  • Myser
    Myser Posts: 1,908 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    gnasher666 wrote: »
    eh?

    sounds like I need to do some research into my boiler! I might even have the manual......

    Not really into your boiler but your system configuration. Assuming you have a hot water tank, is there a single 3-port valve for central heating and hot water or two separate 2-port ones?

    Is the pump near the hot water tank or incorporated inside the boiler.
    If my post hasn't helped you, then don't click the 'Thanks' button! ;)
  • Mr_Ted
    Mr_Ted Posts: 1,067 Forumite
    keystone wrote: »
    FIXED IT FOR YOU. :D

    :rotfl:Gee thanks, But you could have also added who I was quoting ;)
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