Hi
My (oil fired) central heating system comprises a Worcester boiler and a Drayton LP522 'Lifestyle' timer. At present, all of the radiators have TVRs but there is no room thermostat (let's call it a RT from here on), meaning the boiler stays on for longer than we think it should.
I understand that we should get a RT fitted so that the boiler will cut out when the chosen room reaches the desired temperature rather than running full speed ahead whenever the timer is ON. Before I take the plunge, can anyone help with the following questions? I've read the wiki but it doesn't seem to answer my specific questions:
1. Am I correct in assuming a non-programmable RT is wired into the Drayton timer?
2. Having looked around a bit, there seems to be both 'basic' RTs and programmable ones. Is there any real advantage to getting a programmable one or should I just get a 'basic' one and use it with the existing timer?
3. Having read up on the best places to situate the RT, I will most likely want to locate it some distance from the timer. As a result, I am considering wireless ones - can anyone recommend one which is (a) reliable, and (b) compatible with/easy to wire into the Drayton LP522 timer?
4. Once fitted, what do I do with the existing TVRs? Leave them all fully open? I've read conflicting advice on this issue.
Many thanks for any advice offered.
My (oil fired) central heating system comprises a Worcester boiler and a Drayton LP522 'Lifestyle' timer. At present, all of the radiators have TVRs but there is no room thermostat (let's call it a RT from here on), meaning the boiler stays on for longer than we think it should.
I understand that we should get a RT fitted so that the boiler will cut out when the chosen room reaches the desired temperature rather than running full speed ahead whenever the timer is ON. Before I take the plunge, can anyone help with the following questions? I've read the wiki but it doesn't seem to answer my specific questions:
1. Am I correct in assuming a non-programmable RT is wired into the Drayton timer?
2. Having looked around a bit, there seems to be both 'basic' RTs and programmable ones. Is there any real advantage to getting a programmable one or should I just get a 'basic' one and use it with the existing timer?
3. Having read up on the best places to situate the RT, I will most likely want to locate it some distance from the timer. As a result, I am considering wireless ones - can anyone recommend one which is (a) reliable, and (b) compatible with/easy to wire into the Drayton LP522 timer?
4. Once fitted, what do I do with the existing TVRs? Leave them all fully open? I've read conflicting advice on this issue.
Many thanks for any advice offered.
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