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Automating my heating

  • 09-08-2018 08:59PM
    #1
    The_B_Man
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    So I bought a house 2 months ago.
    Got it rewired and replumbed.

    The controls for the 3 zone heating are EPH 3 zone programmer R37-HW. Then I have 2 EPH thermostats . One 6 inches from the programmer, and another upstairs outside the bathroom.

    Now, is there enough there to automate it or will I need to replace these parts?

    I have good WiFi, and also have an amazon Alexa, Alexa dot, and Google Home. My goal is to be able to control the heat and water via voice, app, and physical controls.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,516 ✭✭✭matrim


    EPH have an internet controlled solution but I'm not sure if it works with your programmer. I think it might need the RF version. It supports app control but doesn't natively support voice. I have created an addon for home-assistant that lets you add voice and / or extra automations.

    If you can just add the ember gateway it would be a cheap way to get most of what you want. But if you have to replace the stats and programmer I'd say it would be better to go for something like tado.


  • #3
    The_B_Man
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    Something about sandwiches


    So if I go with tado, I keep the programmer but replace the two thermostats as well as each one on each radiator?
    If I go with ember (assuming I can), I can keep everything but just add a box under the stairs or something?

    It'd nearly be handier to replace the programmer if it doesn't support ember! Although I'm saying that before looking at prices.


  • #4
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 23,559 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Just to answer your Tado question.

    Yes, you could just leave the programmer, but set it to always on and replace the two thermostats with Tado stats. You don't need to the Tado TRV's unless you want, they are an optional extra.


  • #5
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,992 ✭✭✭The_B_Man
    Something about sandwiches


    Tryin to get a price for this stuff. Does anywhere know a seller in West Dublin? Like in ballymount or somewhere? I suppose I can ask the electrician where he got his, since he only installed it about a month ago.


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