Ideal boiler, non Ideal thermostat?

[SJRSJR]

Hello

I have an Ideal Atlantic 35W boiler, which although new in 2022 wasn’t fitted with a thermostat. I’d now like to fit an app based one.

Ideal Heating say I need a Halo Combi Thermostat 222142 and a Smart Interface 227156. I assume that’s their own kit and I wonder how it compares to Hive/Nest/Tado?

What would I need to get if I didn’t want to use the Halo one? Thanks

 

[cross thread]

All the hive ,nest etc are ok and relatively easy to install. See what suits your needs.

 

[SJRSJR]

Thanks. I was worried that Atlantic wouldn’t be compatible because I read it was a basic boiler but the manual mentions Opentherm so I’m guessing it is. I’ll look at all the reviews.

 

[RandomGrinch]

Unlike many modern boilers, the wiring of the Ideal can be accessed from behind the control panel, without having to remove the boilers front panel.
This allows a competent DIY'er to install a stat without needing an RGI to check it afterwards.
It also supports OpenTherm, so you can benefit from better control of the modulation, without being stuck with a Halo.

 

[SJRSJR]

Thanks, that’s good to know.

 

[SJRSJR]

I have ´traditional’ TRVs on the rads. I’m wondering if smart TRVs will screw on to them?

 

[RandomGrinch]

I have ´traditional’ TRVs on the rads. I’m wondering if smart TRVs will screw on to them?

I'm afraid I don't know.
Smart TRVs do have a range of adapters available for them, but these tend to be for more conventional TRV replacements.
And a smart TRV certainly won't have the same aesthetic!

If you are interested in a control system that supports smart TRV's and OpenTherm; Wiser and Tado both seem well regarded.