So the installer has said I’m good to go with adding an indirect unvented hot water cylinder to the combi boiler and has asked what brand of control do I want.
Three floors, 18 radiators. The pipe layout makes for one zone downstairs and the other two floors on a second. The back of the house downstairs doesn’t see much sun/light. Once I’ve recovered from the cost of this, at some point down the line I’d like to start adding some smart TRVs. I’d like a decent app for controls .
Here’s my research:
Tado X - I like the look of the TRVs but see they recently introduced a subscription - who knows where that will lead.
Nest 4th Gen - I like the look of the thermostat /app but wonder if Google is in it for the long haul - they’ve withdrawn from 1st & 2nd Gen and are offering discounts to switch to Tado
Hive - seems popular but don’t know if it’s best option
Honeywell Evohome - seems future proof but clunky
Drayton - solid but unsophisticated.
The installer asked Hive or Nest - are they the main ones or likely what he’s most familiar with?
Would be grateful for any user opinions and what’s best for my set up. Thanks.
PS The boiler is Ideal Atlantic which I believe is Open Therm compatible.
Three floors, 18 radiators. The pipe layout makes for one zone downstairs and the other two floors on a second. The back of the house downstairs doesn’t see much sun/light. Once I’ve recovered from the cost of this, at some point down the line I’d like to start adding some smart TRVs. I’d like a decent app for controls .
Here’s my research:
Tado X - I like the look of the TRVs but see they recently introduced a subscription - who knows where that will lead.
Nest 4th Gen - I like the look of the thermostat /app but wonder if Google is in it for the long haul - they’ve withdrawn from 1st & 2nd Gen and are offering discounts to switch to Tado
Hive - seems popular but don’t know if it’s best option
Honeywell Evohome - seems future proof but clunky
Drayton - solid but unsophisticated.
The installer asked Hive or Nest - are they the main ones or likely what he’s most familiar with?
Would be grateful for any user opinions and what’s best for my set up. Thanks.
PS The boiler is Ideal Atlantic which I believe is Open Therm compatible.
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