smart heating control

Yes, I'm aware that the hive 'replaces' the functions of my existing HW and CH programmer in that the mobile app can have schedules plus on demand etc. I can have the heating off all the time I am on holiday and use the app to turn it on when I am 2 hrs away from getting back. Very handy...

Hi there, I'd like to swap my existing wired thermostat with a Tado Wired, but I'm not sure what configuration I need. My boiler is an Ideal ESP 1 30 which supports Opentherm modulating, so I guessed it would be 'digital'. I've attached a picture of what I currently have on the Wengart. This...

I have a Worcester GC2000iW C Combi boiler - it appears to be the model (circa 2019) that is only compatible with Worcester's own Comfort +II RF controller and the EasyControl Key. The Control Unit is pre-installed with the Key. I wanted to know if anyone has had any success circumventing it...

Hi, I live in the UK (Belfast) recently bought a 3 Bed house house with two floors 0 and 1. It has Glowworm Easicom 28c boiler fitted in the utility There is a programmable timer with a switch in the utility, There are two wired rotary thermostats fitted in the hallways of the two floors. There...

Hi, I'm after guidance on which smart thermostat will work with my district heating system. These are still not that common, so struggling to get a factual answer. My current system (photos attached): * 2 zone system, each with a programmable thermostat. One to bedrooms and another to living...

Hi folks, have been a stalker of the forum for a while during my DIY journey, but I stumbled upon an issue which I couldn't find suitable answers for in my specific case I have a BDR91 receiver and I want to swap for a Tado V3+ wired system. Problem is that I'm unsure which wires go where. In...

I have have a Vailant EcoTec Plus 937 boiler that is about 10 years old. During it's first few years, I had the VRC700f control with the wireless outdoor temperature sensor, that modulates the flow temperature based on the outside temperature. Unfortunately the outside weather temperature...

Hi, I'm new here, and I'm new to central heating, but I'm keen to learn. I'm still working my way around the house trying to understand the current setup, and how it works. My aim is to replace the 2 Danfoss controllers (and sensor) with a smart control setup, such as Wiser or Tado, or even...

Hi All I have had a search through previous posts and google, but everything I find seems to get me more confused. I have just had a new Vaillant boiler fitted, an ecoTEC plus 838 combi. It is just the boiler at present, operated by the controls on the front only. My plumber is offering to...

Hi all, for a long time I have just had three Hive TRV's. One in my bedroom, one in my bathroom and one in the spare bedroom. I have just installed 6 more Hive TRV's for the remaining radiators in the house (except the main bathroom rad what intentionally does not have a TRV) and wanted to know...

I installed a Wireless starter kit last night however, we only have hot water and no central heating I followed the instructions from the Tado app for the install. I bridged the connections where the old thermostat was removed. The only way I could get the heating to work was to reinstall the...

Hi All, I am getting a new Central heating system installed and looking for advice on the best design. The heating system will consist of the following components: System Boiler. Megaflo. 2 Zone Underfloor heating. 15 Radiators. I have narrowed it to the Heatmiser Neo stat system or...

Sorry this is so long! Situation: I'm often away from home for a week or more, and want to be able to switch the heating on before I return - but I don't want to go the full Nest/Hive etc or rely on a third-party service. My last place had a combi gas boiler which fired on demand, if either...

Hi All, I am looking to fit Drayton Wiser thermostat with my combi boiler. Because Controller is on the Combi boiler. I have only a temperature controller where i can set the temperature for the house. I have clicked some images after opening my combi boiler. Things which i learning that i need...

I’m looking to change a Honeywell T45 to a Honeywell T6R HW. Y plan system boiler with existing thermostat in the hallway and control box next to the boiler. Can anyone tell me which wires go where and which ones will become obsolete when I take out the old rotating thermostat from the hallway...

Hi Folks, I need some help with replacing an old Danfoss TP5 wired thermostat with the "Drayton Wiser multi-zone kit 1". Current setup: Danfoss TP5 wired thermostat with two wires connected to it. Please see photos. Boiler: Worcester condensing Boiler: Greenstar 24i JUNIOR combi MK 4 I spoke...

Hi, I've been looking into integrating my smartfit system with an evohome and I've quickly realised it's not possible. I'm going to have to replace my controls but I'd really rather not have to do any plumbing... With that in mind does anyone know of any suitable actuator heads I can use with...

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Hello all, I'm thinking of buying either Tado, Hive or Nest for my house. I live in a relatively new build 3 story townhouse in the UK with the Danfoss TP9000 thermostat / hot water programmer on the ground floor next to my Ideal Logic 15 boiler, a Danfoss TS2 sensor in the living room. Then...

Hi I have a cpl of question, but I'm also posting as this might help others trying to get Drayton Wiser to work properly with Vaillant (or other boilers). Setup: ecotec plus 418, S plan, installing Drayton Wiser smart controls (currently 3 rad valves). Problem: the boiler is short-cycling...