Hi all
I've read around a few other threads, but I don't think this exact question has been asked before... (and apologies if it has! In which case please direct me to it)
Boiler: Greenstar 38 CDi
Thermostat: Honeywell DTS92E1020 wireless thermostat
Receiver: I don't remember exactly, but I think it's the BDR91 relay that came with the thermostat?
We've been using this boiler and thermostat combination for 4 years with no issues. The boiler has a timer function on it too, however we don't normally use it (set to always on, and control heating from the thermostat). The timer is only used to set the heating to come on only on certain days in winter where we have been away and want to come back to a warm house.
It's been a while since I've used that function, but I believe the timer is only turning on the heating if the thermostat is also set to a temperature where it should turn on. i.e. if I set the thermostat temperature too low, then the timer alone won't fire up the boiler. Or the thermostat alone won't turn on the heat, as the timer has to also be on at the same time (either always on, or timed on).
We keep the thermostat in the little cradle it came with, and usually move it around the house. During the day it's in the large open plan living room, and in the night it's in our kids bedroom, to make sure it doesn't drop below 18 degrees in the night.
We want to start controlling the heating a bit smarter (but not necessarily with a "smart" tool, unless that is what is required). Is there a way for us to be able to make the heating switch on at say 06:30 or 7am, even if the thermostat is still in the kids room and the room temperature is still above the thermostat target temp of 18 degrees?
I had a quick look and it seems like the Honeywell CM927 could achieve that with the heating program, where it splits the day into 6 periods. It looks like the CM927 could also be compatible with the receiver we already have connected to the boiler.
Would that be a good thermostat to use to meet our needs? I don't mind getting something else if it also means replacing the receiver connected to the boiler.
As an additional question, are there any recommendations on what could meet our needs, but also have "smart" or remote capabilities, should we ever decide to need the ability to control the heating remotely (like using an App to turn on the heating when on the way home from a weekend away, not that is likely any time soon!)
I am quite security conscientious though, so would only prefer to have "smart" capability if I can also control through my router what can connect to the smart heating.
Thanks
desig
I've read around a few other threads, but I don't think this exact question has been asked before... (and apologies if it has! In which case please direct me to it)
Boiler: Greenstar 38 CDi
Thermostat: Honeywell DTS92E1020 wireless thermostat
Receiver: I don't remember exactly, but I think it's the BDR91 relay that came with the thermostat?
We've been using this boiler and thermostat combination for 4 years with no issues. The boiler has a timer function on it too, however we don't normally use it (set to always on, and control heating from the thermostat). The timer is only used to set the heating to come on only on certain days in winter where we have been away and want to come back to a warm house.
It's been a while since I've used that function, but I believe the timer is only turning on the heating if the thermostat is also set to a temperature where it should turn on. i.e. if I set the thermostat temperature too low, then the timer alone won't fire up the boiler. Or the thermostat alone won't turn on the heat, as the timer has to also be on at the same time (either always on, or timed on).
We keep the thermostat in the little cradle it came with, and usually move it around the house. During the day it's in the large open plan living room, and in the night it's in our kids bedroom, to make sure it doesn't drop below 18 degrees in the night.
We want to start controlling the heating a bit smarter (but not necessarily with a "smart" tool, unless that is what is required). Is there a way for us to be able to make the heating switch on at say 06:30 or 7am, even if the thermostat is still in the kids room and the room temperature is still above the thermostat target temp of 18 degrees?
I had a quick look and it seems like the Honeywell CM927 could achieve that with the heating program, where it splits the day into 6 periods. It looks like the CM927 could also be compatible with the receiver we already have connected to the boiler.
Would that be a good thermostat to use to meet our needs? I don't mind getting something else if it also means replacing the receiver connected to the boiler.
As an additional question, are there any recommendations on what could meet our needs, but also have "smart" or remote capabilities, should we ever decide to need the ability to control the heating remotely (like using an App to turn on the heating when on the way home from a weekend away, not that is likely any time soon!)
I am quite security conscientious though, so would only prefer to have "smart" capability if I can also control through my router what can connect to the smart heating.
Thanks
desig