Old Heating Controller

[HertsDIY]

Hi,

I was hoping someone might be able to identify the controller in the photo and advise the best way forward :

We have bought a ground floor maisonette circa 1970 and there are 4 rooms with these controllers in - estate agents said they control underfloor heating. There's no gas, radiators, etc. just an immersion tank, so I would need some form of heating but am a bit stuck as to how to proceed!

Does anyone recognise these "vintage" items and what would be the best way to check if they work, service (unlikely I know) or replace? If replace, what with - is there a single thermostat that could be used?

The 2nd photo shows the wiring to the controller on the right. (not the lovely wood cover!)

All advice much appreciated.

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[gas112]

if the underfloor is still connected and workin it will cost you a horrendous amount of money to use it, you will need to get a sparky in to check what is still connected ,who will then advise you on suitable controllers but you will still need individual ones IF its still working

 

[Whitespirit66]

If it's a refurb, and you have gas or the prospect of getting it, I would be thinking about a new ch system.

As said above, electric heating might have been viable 40 years ago, but it will be very expensive to run now. Best to get a sensible system in now before doing other work.

 

[Boilerman2]

I believe the Thermostat pictured was made by Proscon all very old and very obsolete - prevous posts give good advice!

 

[Nige F]

I believe those `stats were fitted in Battersea Power Station - you`d need half it`s output to run your system