Recent content by mvarrier

Thanks. That is a good idea. However, we are moving soon (I don't want the buyers to have to sort out the heating on arrival) so I have managed to find a supplier that sells just a simple drayton RF thermostat without the receiver for £45. Hopefully this will work.

My homecare contract has a £100 excess on it for call outs so I think it will end up costing me the same either way... Thanks for the help though

Thanks. I'm looking at screw fix cat no.76816. Is that the wall unit (that I don't need) + the thermostat? I am still with BG but unfortunately after the unit started to malfunction I left it too close to the hob and melted the front a little so they will probably think I broke it...

Yes, it's definitely not the batteries. I just want a simple wireless timer stat.

Sorry if this is a stupid question. My central heating is controlled by a BG smart linked thermostat (not functioning as hive) and a WR1 wireless system. The display on the SLT unit has stopped working (can intermittently see partial numbers faintly) which makes adjusting it difficult. I want...

Thanks again

Thanks tony that's very helpful

from the manual... "1. The Potterton Performa 24i HE is a fully automatic gas fired wall mounted condensing combination boiler. It is room sealed and fan assisted, and will serve central heating and mains fed domestic hot water. 2.The unit incorporates a small storage cylinder built into the...

I have a potterton 24i boiler. Recently the hot water pre-heat function has stopped working. I have it set maximally clockwise but unless the central heating is active the water gets very cold and takes a long time to heat up. This is obviously quite inconvenient when you want a quick shower in...