Help upgrading Drayton Digistat to wiser

[CollotsSpot]

I have a Baxi Duo-tec boiler and Drayton SCR with 2rf wireless controller. I would like to upgrade to the wiser 2 channel system. I was hoping I could just switch the hubs, but I cannot control the boiler and assume the wiring needs changing. Could anyone advise?

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Should be able to clip wiser onto that backplate. What do you mean you can’t control the boiler? Did you definitely purchase a Kit 1?

 

[CollotsSpot]

Hi, yes I can clip the wiser onto the current plate. And connect it to the WiFi etc, but it won't turn on the boiler

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Hi, yes I can clip the wiser onto the current plate. And connect it to the WiFi etc, but it won't turn on the boiler

Can you post a photo of the rear of Wiser? Definitely a kit 1?

 

[ian1182]

The Wiser would generally replace the existing programmer rather than thermostat.

How do you currently manage the on/off periods for hot water and central heating.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

How do you currently manage the on/off periods for hot water and central heating.

Duotec is a combi boiler

 

[ian1182]

Duotec is a combi boiler

Ok, as you indicated the op requires a kit-1 rather than the 2-channel model mention in the original post. That should be a straightforward swap.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

rather than the 2-channel model mention in the original post.

Missed that bit just read Wiser system

 

[CollotsSpot]

Can you post a photo of the rear of Wiser? Definitely a kit 1?

Drayton Wiser Wireless Heating & Hot Water 2-Channel Smart Radiator Thermostat Control Kit White - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. 2-channel wireless room thermostat. Maximise comfort with individual room control via radiator thermostats. Control on the move via a simple app. Features weather compensation, OpenTherm technology and multi-colour display. Simple boost function from 0.5 to 3hrs...

www.screwfix.com

This is the one I have

 

[ian1182]

Drayton Wiser Wireless Heating & Hot Water 2-Channel Smart Radiator Thermostat Control Kit White - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. 2-channel wireless room thermostat. Maximise comfort with individual room control via radiator thermostats. Control on the move via a simple app. Features weather compensation, OpenTherm technology and multi-colour display. Simple boost function from 0.5 to 3hrs...

www.screwfix.com

This is the one I have

You should swap for Kit-1

If you have problems swapping at Screwfix and your boiler supports 240V switching, it may be possible use the 2-channel model leaving the Wiser hot water channel unused. However you should attempt to replace as that's the best way forward.

Drayton Wiser Wireless Heating 1-Channel Radiator Thermostat Control Kit White - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. 1-channel wireless room thermostat. Maximise comfort with individual room control via radiator thermostats. Control on the move via a simple app. Features weather compensation, OpenTherm technology and multi-colour display. Simple boost function from 0.5 to 3hrs...

www.screwfix.com

 

[CollotsSpot]

I will try and exchange it, thank you all very much