worcester controller DT20 vs hive (or similar)

[worto03]

Hi,

I'm about to have a new boiler installed, we've been recommended a worcester bosch greenstar 30si compact and a DT20 controller.

In my last house we went for the digital controller that came with the Vaillant boiler and found it too complicated to bother using, I'm worried we'll find the same with the DT20

my partner works 3 days a week, so is home for the other two, then we're all over the place on weekend having two young children.

Am I better off ditching the DT20, going for the cheapest thing I need for it to function then rigging it up to a hive system or something similar which I'll be able to connect to via my phone.

Thanks for any advice,
worto.

 

[SilentDancer]

Have you seen the new Worcester Wave heating control http://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/mobile/boilers/wave-and-boiler-controls/wave-control-system

Perfect for your new Worcester boiler. The great thing about this control is unlike Hive it will vary flow temperature rather just switching on and off saving you £s and making your house more comfortable.

 

[doitall]

Have you seen the new Worcester Wave heating control http://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/mobile/boilers/wave-and-boiler-controls/wave-control-system

Perfect for your new Worcester boiler. The great thing about this control is unlike Hive it will vary flow temperature rather just switching on and off saving you £s and making your house more comfortable.

Is the wave transferable with a property sale I belief the Hive is not.

 

[SilentDancer]

Is the wave transferable with a property sale I belief the Hive is not.

Yes Wave is transferable with a property. Also BG want to spy on your energy usage with Hive whereas Worcester have promised the data belongs to the homeowner.

 

[doitall]

Wish you hadn't added the last part about data.

I don't think the trade trusts any of the manufacturers in that department

Hello Mrs Smith WB here, it's been 12month since we installed your wave. this is a reminder that to continue with the extended warranty we, sorry you need to have an annual service, and we are more than happy to rip you off with a service contract.

No, don't worry about the RGI that installed it, we're quite happy to pinch their service trade.

 

[petit_pablo]

OP the DT20 isn't overly complicated, certainly more user friendly than the Vaillant controls.

 

[worto03]

Thanks for the replies,

petit_pablo - it's not just the complication, I'm sure I'd work it out (not so sure about my other half though!). I also want to be able to connect to it externally.

thanks SilentDancer I'd not heard of the wave, I'll take a look at it. On first glance it certainly seems to tick all the boxes

Thanks,
worto.

 

[doitall]

Thanks for the replies,

thanks SilentDancer I'd not heard of the wave, I'll take a look at it. On first glance it certainly seems to tick all the boxes

Thanks,
worto.

If WB can be trusted (unlikely, expect lots of marketing calls) then the wave is 10 x better than the hive simply on the one point thats it's transferable to any new home owner.

 

[andy1494]

Thanks for the replies,

petit_pablo - it's not just the complication, I'm sure I'd work it out (not so sure about my other half though!). I also want to be able to connect to it externally.

thanks SilentDancer I'd not heard of the wave, I'll take a look at it. On first glance it certainly seems to tick all the boxes

Thanks,

This my opinion am getting rid of my dt20rf, reverting back to my old Honeywell control as it easier than above.