Boiler Controllers

yellowlawn

I have a 10 year old Alpha Combi Boiler and the controller looks like it was used to close the doors of Noah's Ark. So 2 questions really

1) Do I need to have one of Alpha's controllers, or can I swap it out with a for example Danfoss controller?

2) Can you DIY it or do you need a Gas Safe accredited installer or Part P Electrician to do it for you?

Thanks

espresso

You can fit any make.

You would be far better fitting a programmable thermostat and allowing that to control your boiler see this thread here.

Easy DIY job.

yellowlawn

So would I just have to terminate the boiler control wires and fit a prog thermostat elsewhere or would a prog thermostat replace the current controller?

I don't have a room thermostat only radiator stats. The controller is hidden away under the stairs.

espresso

yellowlawn wrote: »

So would I just have to terminate the boiler control wires and fit a prog thermostat elsewhere or would a prog thermostat replace the current controller?

I don't have a room thermostat only radiator stats. The controller is hidden away under the stairs.

The existing controller would be redundant if you fitted a programmable stat, so you could use the cable running from the controller to the boiler as the cable from the boiler to the new programmable stat, extending it as necessary to locate the stat in a suitable position in the hall or lounge.

You would have much better control of your heating system with an easily fitted programmable stat.