Smart heating controls SEAI grant

digitaldr

Thinking of upgrading my heating controls and there's a good deal on Tado smart heating system on Amazon at the moment. If I bought it and got a registered contractor to install it would I be eligible for a SEAI grant?

Alf Veedersane

The requirements for heating controls, ie that they include a 7-day programmer etc are here (p.48)

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.seai.ie/resources/publications/20170804_Code-of-practice-technical-Specification-rev-7-2.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwi-upii2dbXAhWsA8AKHSsECYkQFggdMAA&usg=AOvVaw22wlpE6nbnV5VfMJ2xuF1E

digitaldr

Thanks for that - but I'm not sure my specific question is addressed. Am I still eligible for the grant if I supply the heating controls myself and have then professionally installed? I assume I would be if the controls are compliant with the specified standards?

Alf Veedersane

digitaldr wrote: »

Thanks for that - but I'm not sure my specific question is addressed. Am I still eligible for the grant if I supply the heating controls myself and have then professionally installed? I assume I would be if the controls are compliant with the specified standards?

Once the controls meet the criteria, there shouldn't be an issue once they're installed by a registered contractor.

digitaldr

Thanks that's good to hear. £50 off the Tado starter kit on Amazon at the moment and Google home on mini discounted at the moment too.

Dtp1979

digitaldr wrote: »

Thanks that's good to hear. £50 off the Tado starter kit on Amazon at the moment and Google home on mini discounted at the moment too.

I’ve never used tado controls but as long as they you can seperare zones with 7 day programmer on each then there shouldn’t be an issue. You best bet is to call them directly and ask

digitaldr

Yeah Tado does that and a lot more besides - even works with Google home or Alexa so can use voice control. tado° Smart Thermostat Starter Kit (v3) - intelligent heating control with geofencing via smartphone https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MG5BION/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lm9fAbWSQ41XR

Alf Veedersane

From that document, I linked:


All heating control products must conform to the appropriate BS, EN or IS standard for that particular measure. As a minimum, the following Standards should be satisfied:

• EN 60730-1:2011 Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use. General requirements
• BS EN 60730-2-7 Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and similar Use Part 2-7: Particular Requirements for Timers and Time Switches
• BS EN 215 Thermostatic Radiator Valves. Requirements and Test Methods

If the Tado meets those, then should be fine. Not familiar with the programme so I don't know what evidence needs to be provided on that front.