I've had a VRC 430 for a number of years but only really just getting round to configuring it correctly now that the missus is nagging me about the cold upstairs and the kids waking up in the night
Currently its mounted into the wall in the living room and set to Thermostat mode with a curve of 2.5 - the scheduler is set for 20oC from 06:30 - 7:30 (morning) and 22oC between 16:30 and 23:30, i then have the set back configured for 18oC which sets back outside of the scheduled times i.e 23:30 - 6:30 and 7:30 - 16:30
The outside sensor is fitted to a N / NE facade about 2/3rd up as recommended
All of the Rads have TRVS set to fully open and i rarely adjust these.
I understand this is a Weather compensator and that the external sensor essentially controls the flow rate temps possibly saving me a few quid - im also using it in room thermostat mode
Am i correct in my understanding here?
Its a single zone system, downstairs is generally warm - i normally tweak the temp up another 0.5 if the rads are cooling, Upstairs however is my issue its generally a lot cooler than downstairs
My thinking is it could be related to the rad in the kids bedroom its single panel
im contemplating upgrading to a dual panel as its normally hot, it just doesnt appear to heat the room as well as others
Im also thinking perhaps it would make sense to install the VRC 430 into the boiler and set to modulating mode and then fit a VR81 room thermostat into the hallway where its generally cooler - i could then adjust the living room TRVs down
Perhaps i could then lower the curve to 1.7-2.1
hopefully this makes sense, any help would be greatfull.
thank you
Currently its mounted into the wall in the living room and set to Thermostat mode with a curve of 2.5 - the scheduler is set for 20oC from 06:30 - 7:30 (morning) and 22oC between 16:30 and 23:30, i then have the set back configured for 18oC which sets back outside of the scheduled times i.e 23:30 - 6:30 and 7:30 - 16:30
The outside sensor is fitted to a N / NE facade about 2/3rd up as recommended
All of the Rads have TRVS set to fully open and i rarely adjust these.
I understand this is a Weather compensator and that the external sensor essentially controls the flow rate temps possibly saving me a few quid - im also using it in room thermostat mode
Am i correct in my understanding here?
Its a single zone system, downstairs is generally warm - i normally tweak the temp up another 0.5 if the rads are cooling, Upstairs however is my issue its generally a lot cooler than downstairs
My thinking is it could be related to the rad in the kids bedroom its single panel
im contemplating upgrading to a dual panel as its normally hot, it just doesnt appear to heat the room as well as others
Im also thinking perhaps it would make sense to install the VRC 430 into the boiler and set to modulating mode and then fit a VR81 room thermostat into the hallway where its generally cooler - i could then adjust the living room TRVs down
Perhaps i could then lower the curve to 1.7-2.1
hopefully this makes sense, any help would be greatfull.
thank you