heating programmer

[lisap]

we need a new heating programmer with more than three 'on and offs' a day but I can't seem to find one. Any ideas where to find one as i'm not having much luck? we had one at our old house and it was much better, three is just not enough!!! (Its for a combi boiler)
Thanks

 

[Gaz the Sparky]

I think from memory these grasslin timers have more programable space you might want to phone the manufacture to check before purchacing one

http://www.alertelectrical.com/Gras...ocks/1-Channel-digital-timeswitch-GRASQE1.asp

G.T.S

 

[lisap]

Thanks, I will give them a call

 

[JohnD]

if it's a combi, so you are only timing the heating (not the hot water) I have seen simple electromechanical timers with segments that you push in and out, probably half-hour intervals or so.

the electromechanical timers are infinitely easier to understand and operate than electronic programmers.

 

[kablamar]

I think from memory these grasslin timers have more programable space you might want to phone the manufacture to check before purchacing one

http://www.alertelectrical.com/Gras...ocks/1-Channel-digital-timeswitch-GRASQE1.asp

G.T.S

Yes they do, theres about 12 on/offs for each day, each 5 day (monday to friday) and separate weekend settings and are very reliable programmers which are easy to use.

With a combi you can programme the hotwater off during the night so that your boiler is not continuously firing. Both the heating and hotwater have a boost feature which is very handy.

The QE1 is single channel (timeswitch) and the QE2 is two channel (programmer)

In my opinion a digital clock is more accurate than analog segments.

 

[lisap]

Thanks for your help everyone. Anyone want to come and fit it!!???

 

[Taylortwocities]

Your profile says you live in the "United Kingdom".
Its quite a big place - want to reveal a bit more about your location?

 

[lisap]

What you don't go any where for work!!?? We are in the midlands. (Tamworth Staffs)

 

[Taylortwocities]

I do, if its worthwhile - you wouldnt like my rates to go that far north though.

I'm surprised you've even got electricity up there

 

[kablamar]

I do, if its worthwhile - you wouldnt like my rates to go that far north though.

I'm surprised you've even got electricity up there

That's below the belt

 

[lisap]

I'm surprised you've even got electricity up there

We've got baths and toilets inside too!

 

[hairyben]

Thanks for your help everyone. Anyone want to come and fit it!!???

Whats your old programmer?

If you're lucky it might have a standard backplate- loosen the screws and just clip the new one on- no wiring!

 

[lisap]

It says 'Boss therm' on it.

 

[JohnD]

if it has a couple of screws underneath, you may be able to turn off the power, loosen the screws, tilt the bottom out and up and see if it is on a plate like this

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[lisap]

Will Mr Blobby be in there!!??