Thermostat broken

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

Hi, 

We have a Worcester boiler with a Salus RT505tx thermostat. I noticed today the thermostat control wasn't on so I went to change the batteries and the metal plate that connects to the battery has snapped off. 

There's nothing wrong with the boiler, just the control panel. 

Is there a money saving way for me to replace this without having to get an engineer out? 

Many thanks
M x

jefaz07

If you buy the same one you could take the receiver off, and replace it. Normally 2 screws in the bottom. Use existing wires 

ThisIsWeird

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel said:

Hi,
We have a Worcester boiler with a Salus RT505tx thermostat. I noticed today the thermostat control wasn't on so I went to change the batteries and the metal plate that connects to the battery has snapped off.
There's nothing wrong with the boiler, just the control panel.
Is there a money saving way for me to replace this without having to get an engineer out? Many thanks M x

Hi MAec.

Could you tell us the model of receiver it has? I should be able to find this with Google's help, but if you know it, it'll save hassle :-) (Photos of both items would really help - Google, as usual, is returning too many variations :-(  And, what type of boiler do you have - combi? Or hot water tank?)

Your simplest options will be to;

1) Find a second-hand item on t'Bay. Perhaps a different model in that range, but as long as it does what you want.

2) Take it to a local 'TV' or PC repair shop - they'll solder it back on, and likely charge you only a £enner for this while-you-wait job. (Call them up first to check they are happy to do this.)

3) Ask friends, relatives, whatevs if they know someone who can wield a soldering iron - plenty do, and would be delighted to do such a simple and rewarding job.

4) Use this opportunity to upgrade your controls. This will likely involve you unclipping your current receiver, sticking it on t'Bay for £15, and replacing it and a new ProgStat with a move advanced unit, one with - say - Smart controls via a phone App.

5) Something else.

ThisIsWeird

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286105868975?

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

I wasn't sure if it was a straight swap. 

I will get some pictures tomorrow, boilers in little legs room and she's asleep.

Many thanks for the replies 

ThisIsWeird

I'm not sure either, but there appears to be a series '5', which has a variety of compatible units.
We'll sort summat once we have more info. Some boilers, for instance, have the receivers built into their fascias, others are separate units.
Meanwhile, sweet dreams.