New Central Heating Switch/Progammer

Iamhere

Hello

I am looking for some advice if possible on upgrading my current central heating switch. I have attached a picture of the current switch.

I would like something the i could programme for different times on different days. My heating system itself is a single zone and due to the way the house was plumbed it cannot be split into more than one zone.

There is no room thermostat in the system so if i wanted to get a thermostat i would think it would need to be wireless.

Any advice/suggestions are welcome...

scudo2

Google
EPH Controls
They are in Wilton, Cork
They have a great range + wireless
They supply through local nationwide plumbing merchants.
So anything you see can be ordered by your local shop for you.
They don't sell direct to the public.

Good backup and guarantee too.

It will give you an idea of what's available.

DGOBS

Why not go for Hive or Nest, includes your wireless thermostat, plus added advantage of control remotely via your smart phone.

yipeeeee

Why can't it be plumbed for two zones, just curious?

Iamhere

Thanks for the suggestions.

I have been look at the Electric Ireland Nest offer all right but thought would look into other options also. Will look into EPH and Hive.

I have had 2 different plumbers look at the pipe work and i am told that due to where the pipes come into the house it cant be split between in upstairs and downstairs and there is an odd set-up in the hot-press whereby the water can't be zoned.

scudo2

Iamhere wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestions.

I have been look at the Electric Ireland Nest offer all right but thought would look into other options also. Will look into EPH and Hive.

I have had 2 different plumbers look at the pipe work and i am told that due to where the pipes come into the house it cant be split between in upstairs and downstairs and there is an odd set-up in the hot-press whereby the water can't be zoned.

Everything if possible.
Just a matter of price V is it worth it.

As the solicitor said to the client.
" We will fight your case to your last penny"

Iamhere

ya i think it was the fact that it would cost to much for the savings it would give...

yipeeeee

Are the wireless stats any good does anyone know?

strabow

Ah yes i had one like that once. I use a Sauter T 37hw 3 zone programmer. It controls upstairs downstairs and the hotwater cylinder. You could split your zone up if the pipes are comming from the boiler to the hotpress and then on to the rest of the house. And you could split it in 3 if this is the case. Regarding the room stat it would be nice but not absolutely required. In the wiring of your new controls you can bypass the switch. Heres how mine works in the simplest terms. Timer comes on sends signal to the stat. If room is below set temp the stat sends a signal to the motorized valve for that zone. Moterizied valve opens sends signal to the timer . Timer engages a relay which sends a signal to the boiler which turns on. You can if you will as is your current setup send the signal straight to the boiler and reduce the boiler stat slightly(to save money and oil) but the boiler will run for longer than required