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Worcester digistat replacement?
frogglet
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We have a Worcester digistat which is wireless. The boiler is an oil fired worcester heat slave. The digistat got dropped and the display is broken.
Does anyone know what the replacement is to buy?
They all seem to be called Drayton which look the same.
Does anyone know what the replacement is to buy?
They all seem to be called Drayton which look the same.
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Its 10 years old, I'd prefer one which will last me a whileJeepers_Creepers said:1 -
To be fair, if it's cheap and it works what's the issue? There's no reason it won't continue to work perfectly OK for years to come, unless you drop it again.frogglet said:
Its 10 years old, I'd prefer one which will last me a whileJeepers_Creepers said:
Drayton ones are compatible with WB boilers but I don't know if you have to buy them with a new receiver too - https://www.wolseley.co.uk/product/drayton-3-radio-frequency-programmable-and-digistat-pack-p222403-44/1 -
Looks like a rebadged Drayton digitstat. The +3RF is the wireless version.1
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frogglet said:
Its 10 years old, I'd prefer one which will last me a whileJeepers_Creepers said:Fair do's. But as long as you don't drop it, then...
Your prog stat is unusual (ie I haven't seen one like it before) in that the main unit has the room stat and timer in it (a 'prog stat') but the hot water is controlled by the receiver unit which has timings for the DHW built in to that? Blimey, that's weird.I linked to the one on eBay as I presumed you'd want the simplest swap. However, if you are happy to go further, then I can personally recommend the Hive 2, the SLT3b model (make sure it does both CH and DHW.They are a dream to use, and give all the info on their display you could want. When programming, it guides you through each step - just wonderful. You can pick up an 'as new' one for £50+, or - if you are lucky - a brand new for not a lot over £100.If you want 'phone' control, then you'll also need the wee 'modem' thingy, so probably more like £140+0 -
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The ebay one looks like its had the back prised off, also the screen isn't showing any display.neilmcl said:
To be fair, if it's cheap and it works what's the issue? There's no reason it won't continue to work perfectly OK for years to come, unless you drop it again.frogglet said:
Its 10 years old, I'd prefer one which will last me a whileJeepers_Creepers said:
Drayton ones are compatible with WB boilers but I don't know if you have to buy them with a new receiver too - https://www.wolseley.co.uk/product/drayton-3-radio-frequency-programmable-and-digistat-pack-p222403-44/
I was wondering if I would need a new receiver.
Does anyone one know ?
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We dont have a hot water tank. We've not got round to ever setting the timer for the heating, we just turn it on when it gets cold.Jeepers_Creepers said:frogglet said:
Its 10 years old, I'd prefer one which will last me a whileJeepers_Creepers said:Fair do's. But as long as you don't drop it, then...Your prog stat is unusual (ie I haven't seen one like it before) in that the main unit has the room stat and timer in it (a 'prog stat') but the hot water is controlled by the receiver unit which has timings for the DHW built in to that? Blimey, that's weird.I linked to the one on eBay as I presumed you'd want the simplest swap. However, if you are happy to go further, then I can personally recommend the Hive 2, the SLT3b model (make sure it does both CH and DHW.They are a dream to use, and give all the info on their display you could want. When programming, it guides you through each step - just wonderful. You can pick up an 'as new' one for £50+, or - if you are lucky - a brand new for not a lot over £100.If you want 'phone' control, then you'll also need the wee 'modem' thingy, so probably more like £140+
"PHONE CONTROL" that sounds interesting.
Thanks for the info.1 -
frogglet said:
The ebay one looks like its had the back prised off, also the screen isn't showing any display.neilmcl said:
To be fair, if it's cheap and it works what's the issue? There's no reason it won't continue to work perfectly OK for years to come, unless you drop it again.frogglet said:
Its 10 years old, I'd prefer one which will last me a whileJeepers_Creepers said:
Drayton ones are compatible with WB boilers but I don't know if you have to buy them with a new receiver too - https://www.wolseley.co.uk/product/drayton-3-radio-frequency-programmable-and-digistat-pack-p222403-44/
I was wondering if I would need a new receiver.
Does anyone one know ?Page 26 suggests 'no' - they can all be linked with different receivers.
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frogglet said:
We dont have a hot water tank. We've not got round to ever setting the timer for the heating, we just turn it on when it gets cold.Jeepers_Creepers said:frogglet said:
Its 10 years old, I'd prefer one which will last me a whileJeepers_Creepers said:Fair do's. But as long as you don't drop it, then...Your prog stat is unusual (ie I haven't seen one like it before) in that the main unit has the room stat and timer in it (a 'prog stat') but the hot water is controlled by the receiver unit which has timings for the DHW built in to that? Blimey, that's weird.I linked to the one on eBay as I presumed you'd want the simplest swap. However, if you are happy to go further, then I can personally recommend the Hive 2, the SLT3b model (make sure it does both CH and DHW.They are a dream to use, and give all the info on their display you could want. When programming, it guides you through each step - just wonderful. You can pick up an 'as new' one for £50+, or - if you are lucky - a brand new for not a lot over £100.If you want 'phone' control, then you'll also need the wee 'modem' thingy, so probably more like £140+
"PHONE CONTROL" that sounds interesting.
Thanks for the info.Ah! I'd just assumed you had a hot tank since your receiver had this feature. And now I've realised that you haven't actually shown me your receiver... :-(Yes, there's two models of Digistat, just like there's two models of Hive - one for 'combi' and one for 'stored hot water'.This includes installation: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hive-Active-Heating-Hot-Water-Thermostat-With-Professional-Installation/114734503511?epid=16003303224&hash=item1ab6b59657:g:G1cAAOSwJstgJVjE&LH_ItemCondition=1000Don't know if that's the best price.
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