Using boiler clock to save energy

Cardew

It is now mandatory for new CH systems to be fitted with TRVs and a wall thermostat.

http://www.idhee.org.uk/TACMA%20Guide%202010.pdf

New for 2010
All new systems in dwellings that aren’t open plan must have at least two heating zones, each controlled by a thermostat and zone valve. In addition, all radiators must have Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) fitted except those in rooms with a room thermostat and those in
bathrooms.

Many really old CH systems did not have TRVs or wall thermostats and it is not mandatory to fit them on change of a boiler - which I suggest is probably the case with the OP. However:

When replacing a boiler in an existing system it is now good practice to install TRVs on all radiators except those in rooms with a room thermostat and those in bathrooms while the system is drained down.

Controls upgrades in existing homes

While upgrades to controls in existing heating systems, other than at times of boiler replacement, are not specifically required under the building regulations it is good practice for all homes to have a set of
controls that at least complies with the minimum standards in the Building Regulations – a boiler interlock, room thermostat, programmer, thermostatic radiator valves and a hot water cylinder
thermostat. These will ensure that the existing heating system is not operating inefficiently and allow the occupants to make further reductions in their energy costs through behaviour change.
Heating installers should recommend controls upgrades as required to meet these standards when visiting homes for maintenance and repairs. UK Government is committed to reducing energy use in
homes and householders should be reminded that 84% of energy use in homes is from heating and hot water. Wireless controls are a convenient choice for controls upgrades; allowing ease of installation and minimal disruption by taking away the requirement for wiring runs.

macman

If you don't have TRV's's then you need to get a room 'stat installed as a priority, as the system is essentially unregulated except by the timer. And whoever installed your boiler was a cowboy if they did not fit one during an upgrade.

r2015

It is now mandatory for new CH systems to be fitted with TRVs and a wall thermostat.

Not in Scotland.

Cardew

r2015 wrote: »

Not in Scotland.

Do they have central heating in Scotland? I thought it was all peat fires;)

I wasn't aware that Scotland had its own building regulations.

st999

I wasn't aware that Scotland had its own building regulations.

Yes we do.

There are lots of things that Scotland has the England doesn't have.

Free prescriptions and free eye tests, mostly free parking at hospitals, though there are a 3 exceptions.

And yes we even have central heating powered by peat.

Cardew

st999 wrote: »

Yes we do.

There are lots of things that Scotland has the England doesn't have.

Free prescriptions and free eye tests, mostly free parking at hospitals, though there are a 3 exceptions.

And yes we even have central heating powered by peat.

Hey, I have a Scottish wife, 2 children born in Scotland and we(daughter) have a holiday cottage in the Highlands which I visit as often as possible - to get rid of any fish you don't want!!


So well aware of the plus points of Scotland, and the Barnett formula that goes along way to provide the perks of which you speak.


P.S. I wonder If Nicola is aware of the current price of oil? It was such a strong element of the financing case for a Yes vote