Boiler Advice

[greggp]

I have recently moved into an old property and have an old boiler approx 1975. This seems to be working okay, however I want to change the Boiler Time Clock controller as this looks a bit Dinosaur!! and install a new digital room thermostat.

From the back of the boiler there appears to be 2-leads, one I am guessing is the 240v mains connections as this has cable has L,N & Earth wire, and the other I am not sure (this only has Live/Neutral connection) is this for the pump or motor???

My question is will I be able to replace the Boiler Time Control Clock with a newer style 7-day digital device install this onto the boiler and then wire a new digital room thermostat from this controller?

Not sure what type of boiler, its a floor standing Boiler which does my CH & HW thats about all I know. The hot water cylinder is up stairs in the loft.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[D_Hailsham]

You should be able to do what you are suggesting, but more info is required.

Not sure what type of boiler, its a floor standing Boiler which does my CH & HW thats about all I know.

There should be at least a makers name or something on the front! The front panel usually un-clips to get access to the boiler for maintenance. You should find a plate behind the panel with boiler details on it.

The hot water cylinder is up stairs in the loft.

What other components can you find?

Posting some pictures would help.

 

[greggp]

Ideal Standard E Type RS Balance Flue Gas Boiler

 

[D_Hailsham]

Ideal Standard E Type RS Balance Flue Gas Boiler

That's answered my first question

Now how about the second - what other components do you have? They will probably be in the airing cupboard with the hot water cylinder.

Say if you have any of these, and anything else:

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How many water pipes are there connected to the boiler?

There shouldn't be any problems replacing your dinosaur time-switch, but it will have to be external to the boiler, though a programmable thermostat may be better than separate timer and thermostat.

You should be able to remove the front panel of the boiler and see which terminals the wires connect to. I doubt if the two-core cable is for the pump as that would require an earth. It may be to the room thermostat, if you have one.