Potterton Puma 80 timer

[emailrob]

I have now bought the above (reconditioned) but it does not have a timer with it. My current boiler is on it's way out, so I need it fitted quickly.
Two questions:

1. How much is a timer for this boiler, a simple 24h 7day timer
2. My plumber can fit the boiler fairly quickly, is it a difficult job to fit the timer myself at a later date? I don't really want to have to wait another week for the timer to turn up as well?

Thanks for the help again

Rob

 

[breezer]

I am not a heating engineer or plumber. I have done this twice at 2 different houses. I also assume no combi boiler and no electric valves

The boiler needs to be told when to come on, as does the pump.
You connect a cable from the timer out put (marked boiler) to the boiler.

You the connect the pump to the timer VIA the room thermostat.

In esence all the"programmer" does is to turn the boiler and pump on as and when required, but the room stat stops the pump when the house is hot enough.

Most "programmers" come with instructions.

I found the cheapest one i could http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=84729&id=11225

 

[emailrob]

Great, I didn't realise you could use 'any' timer, so that helps a lot.

If I cannot get one quickly I'll go down this route

Cheers

Rob

 

[breezer]

Not "ANY" timer will do for it to work properly, all most "prograamers" are two time switches in the same package. the link i mentioned acording to their tv ad, deliver next day working day if ordered by 5.00 pm

 

[emailrob]

Appreciate it mate.

Rob

 

[emailrob]

Me again.

Is this a job I can handle, with fairly minimal electrical knowledge.
Obvioiulsy I'll isolate the unit etc, and the wires themselves are all labelled.

 

[breezer]

i should't rush it (only been 4 months since you asked) but yes follow the instructions for the timer carefully if in doubt ask.

 

[emailrob]

lol - believe it or not it's taken that long to get the boiler and get it fitted.
The other one was working, but dripping.
Bought a reconditioned one (couldn't afford a new one), eventually got someone to fit it. It did not work.
Had to go for 2 weeks without hot water and heating, then it eventually got fixed.

I now have a timer, a boiler that seems to work ok, and hopefully I can get them working together!!!

cheers