Heatline clockwork timer switch loose and failing

The switch position on my Heatline C-24 boiler has become quite loose and won't stay in position anymore hence failing to come on when set on timer. As it is fully manual I am having to keep the switch in position with blu tak but that gets soft and moves when the boiler is on.

Is there any way to replace this or fix it ? We do not have a room stat so we rely on having this go on and off by using the small black time increment slots. If there is a digital one that would be ideal that could be turned on and off by remote control.

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melodymaker67 said:

The switch position on my Heatline C-24 boiler has become quite loose and won't stay in position anymore hence failing to come on when set on timer. As it is fully manual I am having to keep the switch in position with blu tak but that gets soft and moves when the boiler is on.

Is there any way to replace this or fix it ? We do not have a room stat so we rely on having this go on and off by using the small black time increment slots. If there is a digital one that would be ideal that could be turned on and off by remote control.

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Of course it can be replaced. I think those mechanical timers cost around £10

If you want to upgrade to a wireless programmable thermostat (which allows you to pre-program your preferred temperature at various points in the day). Then I suggest the Salus RT500-RF thermostat @35 from amazon, it's cheap, I have it and I love it!

btw not sure it would be legal for you to try and do this work yourself, wait for a professional to confirm that.

Storms said:

If you want to upgrade to a wireless programmable thermostat

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What advantage would come from it being wireless. ?

Because when we get warm enough we can turn it off from the room we are in rather than getting up and re-setting the small back timer slots to on and off so boiler isn't constantly on.

bernardgreen said:

Storms said:

If you want to upgrade to a wireless programmable thermostat

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What advantage would come from it being wireless. ?

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c'mon bernard... r u taking the p1sh?

From what you have said you do not appear to have a central heating thermostat. Such a thermostat allows the boiler to run during the programmed hours, but shuts the heating off once a pre-determined (by you) temperature is reached. You should only rarely need to change the programme on the boiler's time dial.

Thermostats can be simple, temperature driven only, or can be more sophisticated allowing for different temperatures at different times of the day, the latter making the "clock" in the boiler redundant. Each type can be obtained:
"wired", requiring a physical cable to connect the thermostat to the boiler (or wiring centre),
or
"wireless", when there is a wireless receiver near the boiler or wiring centre and a user handset which can be put where you want it.

If you go for the temperature only one you will need to have the programmer in your boiler replaced (same of a fee standing one). The more sophisticated ones will require your boiler programmer to be permanently on.

Storms said:

c'mon bernard... r u taking the p1sh?

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No I am not.

Wireless only gives the doubtful benefit of being able to carry the thermostat / programmer around the house. ( "sorry it is too hot in here but the dog chewed the thermostat ")

bernardgreen said:

Storms said:

c'mon bernard... r u taking the p1sh?

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No I am not.

Wireless only gives the doubtful benefit of being able to carry the thermostat / programmer around the house. ( "sorry it is too hot in here but the dog chewed the thermostat ")

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yeah, that and not having to dig holes through your plaster to install the wires required for a wired one!

Storms said:

yeah, that and not having to dig holes through your plaster to install the wires required for a wired one!

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Of course that is a disadvantage of wired equipment but it is only for a short time that the disruption is present.

It can be very annoying and a major dis-advantage to buy licence exempt wireless equipment and then a few days later discover that the channel is so busy that reliable operation of the equipment cannot be asssured.