Recent content by Thorfinn

Thanks all. Yes, there is a neutral available at the CH Controller, and I'll be fitting the thermostat just beneath that on the wall, so it shouldn't be too much of a fankle (Scottish term, sorry) to get 3-core between the two. I've been enjoying this discussion - learned a lot, and I don't get...

Many thanks John, that was what I thought might be going on but it's nice to have it confirmed. So it looks like I can extend the Ring-Main Neutral from the Controller to the Thermostat. UNLESS, of course, anyone sees an obvious and elementary flaw in that plan? :?: :!:

Yes, that's what I was getting at...I had assumed, prior to buying this 'stat, that it would be a simple two-pole switch. If the third pole is a Neutral, what is happening here...mains potential is dropped across a resistor, to provide hysteresis - but how? I'm keen to understand this! :?

Gentlemen, have you EVER known a lady turn a thermostat DOWN??? :|

Hi all, To keep the peace with Wotsername, I have reluctantly agreed to add a room thermostat to our CH system. The timer/controller switches hot water and heating (oil-fired boiler). We never use the hot water facility - electric immersion cheaper. Newly purchased thermostat is a...