Replace Drayton Digistat with Salus RT500F?

[JonD1]

Hi there, any help with a couple of queries about replacing a Drayton Digistat +3RF would be welcome -

1. Would a different brand of thermostat such as a Salus RT500F work?
2. If so would it connect with the current receiver or would i need a new one?

Thanks,
Jon

 

[ianmcd]

You will need a new receiver, use anything but a salus

 

[Mister Banks]

Hi there, any help with a couple of queries about replacing a Drayton Digistat +3RF would be welcome -

1. Would a different brand of thermostat such as a Salus RT500F work?
2. If so would it connect with the current receiver or would i need a new one?

Thanks,
Jon

Salus don't get much love on these forums, why do you want to change the Digistat?

 

[JonD1]

Thanks for the replies. The drayton digistat is working fine except that the screen display's malfunctioning - so although the heating comes on at the set times i can't make any changes to the settings because the screen display's not working.

I had a quick look online for for a replacement and thought the Salus range might be an option as they're cheaper, but it sounds like there might be a good reason for that if the quality isn't as good as Drayton?

 

[ianmcd]

There are many far better and cheaper than Salus the ESI range are decent , all depends what you want from the new controls

 

[JonD1]

I'll check out the ESI range - would i need to replace the receiver? It's working fine so was hoping to just replace the faulty thermostat. On the functions, i'm looking to replace like for like so not after anything in the smart category, compatible with apps, alexa etc.

 

[ianmcd]

you still need a new pair, you could be very lucky in buying a stat that would bind with your existing SCR but very unlikely

 

[RandomGrinch]

the screen display's not working

Are you at all interested in tinkering with the display to get it working again?
We may be able to offer some hints.
If some of the display doesn't show, does it reappear if you gently press the housing around the edge of the display?

 

[CBW]

I take it you’ve tried replacing the batteries? Using Alkaline ones?

 

[JonD1]

Yeh, first thing i tried was a new pair of batteries but no change. Have tried pressing the housing around the edge but doesn't have any effect. Would be good to fix the thermostat if possible - any suggestions?

 

[ianmcd]

There are videos on youtube showing how to repair the faulty screen