Thermostat - Upstairs

karlitob

Hi all,

For my thermostat upstairs, I understand that the general suggestion is that its on the landing. That doesn't make sense to me.

The landing wont have a radiator. It'll be heated from hot air that rises from the hall. Would it not be more intuitive to put it in the place that you definitely want the temp to be set at - main bedroom?

Thanks.

Also,

can any control type fit any boiler or do boilers come with specific control system?

dazed+confused

Its often put on the landing, but this is usually because it was more convienent than to put it in the master bedroom, where it should be installed. Likewise the ground floor thermostat is usually put in the hall, when it should be in the main living area.

Almost all thermostats are of the three wire type now, and these will work with almost all types of boiler.

karlitob

dazed+confused wrote: »

Its often put on the landing, but this is usually because it was more convienent than to put it in the master bedroom, where it should be installed. Likewise the ground floor thermostat is usually put in the hall, when it should be in the main living area.

Almost all thermostats are of the three wire type now, and these will work with almost all types of boiler.

I cant get over how helpful this forum is - thanks for the advice.

I think I'll go for the living room and bedroom option. We have two living rooms and we think we'll use the smaller one more - should we put the thermostat in the bigger one - that way, the output will be enough to heat the larger room which will obviously be enough for the smaller room.

Does three wire mean that it controls three zones? When I said control, I meant the controls that adjust the upstairs/downs and hot water. Can you recommend a thermostat and control system? How much would you be looking at for it?


Thanks again

dazed+confused

I would put it in the living room that will have the open fire/gas fire/woodburning stove in it. That way when the fire's lit it will cut off the heating downstairs and stop everyone from melting.

Old room thermostats used to be of the two wire type (live in, live out).
The new ones are electronic which makes them more accurate, they need a third wire (a neutral). You'll need one of these for each heating zone you have ie. upstairs, downstairs and these will open and close your heating control valves.

When both of these valves are closed it will heat the hot water only and so the water temp thermostat on the boiler will control the heat of this.

I'd recommend getting your valves and thermostats from your boiler supplier from to ensure compatibility.

Have a look at the link below it will give you idea of what manufactures ask for.

http://www.bssindustrial.co.uk/download/366/T6360%20Room%20Thermostat.pdf