Drayton’s smart control is the Wiser system. Upgrading from a traditional system to Wiser can be as easy as swapping out the existing timeswitch or programmer for the appropriate Wiser hub. As well as giving you smart capability, Wiser also lets you add other devices such as smart radiator thermostats to give room by room control and really drive the efficiency of your central heating system. For more information on Wiser go to Wiser.draytoncontrols.co.uk Radiator Control and TRV FAQs Alexa and Google Home support means that you can control your heating using your voice. Alexa recognises individual rooms so that you can adjust the heat automatically, and you can also find out what the temperature is in each room. The receiver unit should be positioned 300mm away from any metal objects such as the boiler or a microwave or any large obstructions like solid walls that will affect the signal being sent from the transmitter to the receiver. Replacing a timeswitch with a wireless programmable thermostat Yes, in many cases this is the easiest way to control a combi boiler as it combines time and temperature into one unit.

If you use the boiler manufacturer's own smart TRVs you only have to deal with one manufacturer for all your heating system products In terms of functionality a wired and wireless thermostat do the same thing. However, if your property doesn’t already have a wired thermostat installed, then fitting a wireless system may be the easiest solution. Choosing a wireless device means you don’t have to channel out walls to wire it in therefore making it easier to install with minimal disruption and less mess. When using a single room thermostat to control the whole house, it should be located centrally in the house in a room that achieves the required temperature last. It needs to be in free space so that the air flow over it is representative of the temperature in the room, so should be kept away from heat sources and not covered by furniture or curtains. To control your heating, the Drayton Wiser system has a wireless heating relay that connects to your boiler to turn it on and off. There are two versions of the kit available. The first has a single-channel control that’s designed for combi boilers, turning the heating on and off only. Unlike a smart thermostat, you can install a SRV without needing the help of a professional. In most cases, you simply:turn the boiler on or off remotely with the smart thermostat or changing the setting of a radiator valve The acclimatisation time for one of these units is approximately 4 degrees an hour or 1 degree every 15 minutes, meaning it could take several hours to reach the required temperature for the first time. Finding a compatible replacement programmer This connecting device plugs into your broadband modem and allows your smart heating appliances to be controlled by your smartphone app. This may be because the radiator is undersized for the room it is fitted in. If this is the case, then the room will never reach a high enough temperature for the valve to shut down. This negates the use of a TRV and so a plumber should be called to establish if the radiator is correctly sized to the room it is in. A room thermostat allows you to maintain a comfortable temperature within your home and turn your boiler off when the set point is achieved.

When compared to standard thermostatic radiator valves, the smart alternative is a great upgrade. The added convenience of simply programming schedules as well as other intuitive functionality make them a worthwhile investment. However, it’s important to note that they may require a smart system/controller and they aren’t standalone. This is due to the internet connection requirement, which allows them to be remotely controlled via a smartphone app.

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Both Vaillant and Worcester use load compensation making the combined TRV and smart control set up incredibly efficient A room thermostat measures air temperature and can demand heating when the ambient temperature is below the set point. They are typically used alongside time controls and have the ability to turn off the boiler when set point is achieved. The recommended setting for maximising comfort and energy efficiency is 18°C-21°C but it is down to personal preference. We would suggest trying different temperatures until you find the lowest comfortable temperature for your requirements.

Auto-balancing TRVs permanentlyand easily balancing a radiator heating system, reducing home energy bills. Although the TRVs make a small humming noise while operating, I found that they were very quiet in operation. Once I was used to them, I could easily sleep while they operated. must have ‘time and temperature controls’ namely a programmable room thermostat or a thermostat with separate programmer. You can still opt to install an advanced control. Existing boiler installations:

Conclusion

Now that the TRVs have been installed, the next step is to balance the system using the TRV. Balancing is important, as it means that all rooms heat up evenly at the same time. Balancing this way using the TRVs prevents the need for re-balancing the system if a radiator is removed. You set the temperature in degrees celsius This is easier to use and more intuitive than the 0-5 scale on TRVs. Seal the new valve tail piece with 4-6 layers of PTFE tape to prevent leakage. Screw the new valve onto the tail piece on the radiator and the copper pipe. Put the SCR unit into its learn mode. Press and hold button number 1 and then do the same to button number 2. The red light will flash a couple of times before going out. Then release both buttons – the two LED lights should be on. The miGenie gateway is designed to be placed on a flat surface and should be located next to the customer’s internet router.