How would you control a 3 zone (+hw) system

[yeahdisk]

Hi

We're in the process of having a new system boiler and pressurised hwc fitted as part of a house extension. We will end up with 3 zones (kitchen, rest of downstairs, upstairs) plus the hw to control.

Any ideas what the best type / brand of controls would be? I was thinking to have a separate programmable thermostat for each zone (like a cmt927) but cant help thinking that there may be a more elegant solution!

Any ideas appreciated,
Thanks

 

[ScottishGasMan]

You could search google for "EvoHome" Controls, there a bit more elegant but can rack up the price too.

Personally, I would preffer to have 2 - 2channel programers located centrally so you can turn the heating on in the different zones without having to go to them individually and turn them on, and have a thermostat in each zone set to whatever you are comfortable with. (probably the cheapest and most straight forward option)

Or as you say, a single channel time clock for the HW, and 3x remote programable thermostats would certainly be a great way to control the lot.

Im not aware of many domestic controllers that are specifically aimed for 3/4 zones, and any that are out there might be over prices for what they are, but there no doubt is ones there, Honeywell and Danfoss are always normally safe bets.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Honeywell Evo all day.

Internet is optional but gives you central and local control.

Pair of DT92Es for two zones and evo itself for whichever you choose.

 

[Happyplumber]

I have just installed a 4 zone system using a Drayton MI time programmer.An excellent piece of kit

Very easy to set up too,as matter of fact the lady of the house programmed all 4 zones herself

 

[Tipper]

I have just installed a 4 zone system using a Drayton MI time programmer.An excellent piece of kit

Very easy to set up too,as matter of fact the lady of the house programmed all 4 zones herself

I can confirm the MI system bits are easy to programme. Not sure that the holiday programme worked over christmas though. I've a suspicion the heating was on full time judging by how warm the house was on our return! Maybe I got something wrong?