Remote control for central heating?

phurryphace

Anyone know whether there is a remote on/off switch for a domestic central heating unit?
If there is, could you point me in the direction of a suitable heating person to supply and fit same?

JohnnieK

What do you mean by remote control? A timer?

phurryphace

JohnnieK wrote: »

What do you mean by remote control? A timer?

No, I want to be able to remain sitting on my butt and turn on the heating without crossing the room......yes, I am that lazy.:p

JohnnieK

Don't think so. The Siemens programmable room stats come with a table stand you could have beside you in a living room or something, there around €90 I think.

Would a big long stick work:D

peter_dublin

Check out the Heatmiser range, should have something for you. They do remote control thermostates all the way up to full web enabled touch screen systems, I have two of their remote control touch thermostats. Dogs B****x. Only thing is this of course depends on the time clock a TM4 from Heatmiser being on but it is damn handy being able to turn up the temp form bed or the Sofa The setup I have, a TM4 with Touch thermostates would be considered their low end of the range.

Balmed Out

You can apparently get a system with a gsm module now so you can get an app to turn it on and off using your phone

phelixoflaherty

Buy a cap.
Place on head and remove as needed

Joey the lips

My brother has one using his alarm to activate the on off on the heating. It also works certain lights.

As said above it uses relays and GSM kits. and off course you will need to have your mobile phone in reach.

If this all seems a little expensive you can buy wireless program controls from people like chromotherm. However these will have to be mounted in a place of your choosing as they are sensitive to large vibration from moving around.(They have to re scan for the signal)

MiniGolf

phurryphace wrote: »

Anyone know whether there is a remote on/off switch for a domestic central heating unit?
If there is, could you point me in the direction of a suitable heating person to supply and fit same?

As said above Heatmiser do controls with a remote control but I don't see the need for able bodied individuals! I install controls, etc., and in my opinion if you have a programmable room thermostat set at the correct temperature there should be no need to turn your heating on and off - the controls will look after it for you. (And save you money in the process!). I have my controls at home set for my comfort temperature when I am home and never have to touch them unless I decide to go out or go to bed early in which case I am already on my feet and just touch a button to adjust.
It would probably help to say where you are so that installers local to you on the forum might be able to point you in the right direction!!

heinbloed

The OP asks:

Anyone know whether there is a remote on/off switch for a domestic central heating unit?
If there is, could you point me in the direction of a suitable heating person to supply and fit same?

First question: yes.
Second question: yes.

Remote controls are available in any DIY shop, Argos, sometimes Lidl and Aldi have them.
Any consumer can install these.
The receiver is placed between the electric power suply (socket) and the electric power consumer (boiler).
The sender is placed into the palm.
Read the manual, most of these devices operate at up to 2.500 Watts, check the signal distance.

Strange answers you hear here.....

Billy Bunting

Could i have a link to one of the remote control devices you are recomending ?

MiniGolf

heinbloed wrote: »

Strange answers you hear here.....

:rolleyes:

shane0007

There is a unit you can purchase from electrical wholesalers that is a switched receiver with a sim card. So you can basically send the unit a text from your mobile phone to switch on. The mobile phone can be located conveniently on the arm of your arm chair that you are so reluctant to remove yourself from.

gdavis

strange answers you hear here heinbloed????!!! talk about the cat calling the dog hairy hole!

heinbloed

heinbloed wrote: »

The OP asks:



First question: yes.
Second question: yes.

Remote controls are available in any DIY shop, Argos, sometimes Lidl and Aldi have them.
Any consumer can install these.
The receiver is placed between the electric power suply (socket) and the electric power consumer (boiler).
The sender is placed into the palm.
Read the manual, most of these devices operate at up to 2.500 Watts, check the signal distance.

Strange answers you hear here.....

Probems with above post: pump and fan overrun to dissipate heat on low water content gas boilers and frost protection on gas and oil boilers, other than that fantastic idea;)

Joey the lips

heinbloed wrote: »

Strange answers you hear here.....

I might have known. Your a constant reliable.Your far to critical of people. Give your answer show how its done and leave it like that. Otherwise take a holiday.

Is this answer strange enough for you

kscobie

phurryphace wrote: »

No, I want to be able to remain sitting on my butt and turn on the heating without crossing the room......yes, I am that lazy.:p

What would you do if you could not reach the remote control.........:D

KoolKid

My alarm does this via x10 accessible via any web browser. If the remote control is too far away, my mobile won't be.

adidas45

I've bought a system how allow me to control all the heating system of my house with the computers in my house so from my sofa, my bed or my garden ! with my Ipad I can control the temperature. it's handy and absolutely lovely

you can call them for a quote they're based in cork