Heating controls

[martin43]

Guys

As a follow up to last weeks stramash, boiler continues to work fine, I need a bit of advice. Currently I have a Horstmann twin channel programmer that works ok, with an add on HRT4ZW rf stat, which doesn't work well at all. It is very prone to losing contact with its base unit that is approx 4m away, albeit through two brick walls. I need to get an RF stat that works reliably, either as an add on to the existing programmer, or as a complete new set up. I don't want to go down the Hive, Nest etc internet based apps, so can anyone recommend a product either to buy, or stay away from.

Regards
Martin

 

[Dan Robinson]

Honeywell Evohome

 

[martin43]

Thanks Dan

I'll have a look at that.

Martin

 

[Dan Robinson]

Awesome stuff it is....

 

[martin43]

Dan

Hmm, 12 radiators plus the rest, not much change from a grand. I don't doubt it's a Rolls Royce product and I know you get what you pay for but I don't think the chancellor will quite see it like that. Further exploration I fear.

Thanks anyway
Martin

 

[Echo the husky]

If you want reliability, install a wired thermostat.

 

[martin43]

If you want reliability, install a wired thermostat.

I suspect at the end of the day your right, trying to avoid a raggle if I can.

 

[Dan Robinson]

You don't have to use it down to radiator level.

 

[TCCHeating]

Horsmann are crap. You could try the honeywell cm927. Plumb center also do a more basic version for 50 notes. Should be more than capable of 4m through 2 walls

 

[martin43]

I believe the CM927 is only one channel, I need a two channel device. Either way I picked up a Salus RT300 this morning which will sort out the reliability problem for the moment, a bit of wiring I know, but that's the easy bit. Thanks for the suggestions. The Horstmann RF product is going back to the wholesaler for a "discussion".

Regards
Martin