Danfoss

Danfoss TP5000Si / TP5000RF

The Danfoss TP5000Si can be considered among the best thermostats for combi boilers and underfloor heating. While pre-set modes can be a bit limiting, they get the job done and you will not feel as though the heating is inadequate. First things first, the TP5000Si is not a smart thermostat, so admittedly, there are some very convenient features that it lacks such as geo-location support. But homeowners have done without “Smart Technology” for decades, so it isn’t essential by any means.     Since it’s wired, in some cases it…

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Timeguard

Timeguard TRTD7N Economy 7

The Timeguard TRTD7N is quite a good timeswitch. Cheaply priced compared to some, and made specifically for taking advantage of the Economy 7 off-peak cheaper night time electricity costs, the TRTD7N offers a convenient range of built-in time periods to cover the Economy 7 tariff times in the UK. There’s also the option for the user to manually program there own timer options.     A digital screen and minimal buttons make this an easy unit to operate. Three separate on / off timer settings are available each day /…

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Honeywell

Honeywell And The Booming Smart Technology Sector

Honeywell is a company that produces heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. A HVAC system is an essential part of any house. HVAC systems control the temperature, humidity and ventilation in a house. Honeywell’s line of smart HVAC systems provide homeowners with easy-to-use technology to regulate their homes remotely. These smart home gadgets save you time and money by monitoring your home’s performance and modifying settings accordingly.   Smart thermostats are electronic devices that replace traditional thermostats. Traditional thermostats regulated the temperature of rooms in a house by switching…

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Horstmann

Horstmann H37XL Digital Controller

This Horstmann H37XL “Channelplus” 7 day programmer has 3 channels. This means its capable of operating / controlling three individual zones in a dwelling. Among many variations, this could be: 1st floor heating, second floor heating, and hot water control. However, it can be used with fewer zones, so don’t think it won’t be compatible if you only need to use it as a 2-channel programmer. It’s a very versatile unit.     Some of the main features include: Full seven day programming, 3 channels, 3 on / off settings…

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Honeywell

Honeywell Home THR99C3100 Evohome Smart Thermostat

Many homeowners have replaced their outdated dial thermostats with digital models to save energy and money. However, these digital thermostats can become inaccurate over time. In addition, some owners have chosen to install additional heating and cooling systems in their homes because their old system wasn’t functioning well.       While certainly not perfect, the Honeywell Home Smart WiFi Thermostat can reduce these issues by providing an efficient and accurate home temperature control using Wi-Fi technology. By monitoring your home’s temperature via a smartphone app, you can make adjustments…

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ESI

ESI ESRTERFW Screen Plus Dial Programmer

The ESI ESRTERFW mixes older and newer technology together quite seamlessly. The simplicity of a mechanical dial with the digital temperature accuracy of a mini LCD screen. Not only that, but it’s also kitted out with wireless [RF technology]. This model is extremely easy to use and fit / wire up.     This model also benefits from chronoproportional (TPI), a feature that can help with overall efficiency. One area where It helps is cutting the time a boiler is on for by working in unison with the boiler heat…

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Drayton

Drayton LP522 MK4 Review

Drayton LP522 MK4 Programmer Quick Review. The Drayton lifestyle 123070 LP522 (MK4), great little workhorse, used extensively in council dwellings due to its very cheap price, good reliability record, high level of system compatibility, and the functionality to separately control heating and hot water. It’s what’s known as a 2 channel programmer that runs on a 5/2 day operation period (five weekdays + 2 days weekend), capable of giving the user the freedom to choose when heating and hot water will come on and go off to their requirements. The…

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Honeywell

Honeywell CMT927 Wireless

The CMT927 (or alternatively the CM927) is among Honeywell’s more controversial products. Fundamentally, it is a wireless thermostat with 7-day programming options and is capable of providing heating and cooling. However, it is not considered as one of their more durable units because its LCD screen is prone to problems.   However, it’s not all doom and gloom. The CMT927 is still fairly impressive in its own right. The feature which stands out most is the fact that it offers both heating and cooling. This is not standard among thermostats,…

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Honeywell

Honeywell Home T9 Motion Sensors

The Honeywell Home T9 WiFi Smart Room Sensor [RCHTSENSOR] makes easy work of controlling heating and averaging out temperatures in specific areas of a property. It will communicate wirelessly to the T9 or T10 [Yes, it is also compatible with the T10 Pro] Smart Thermostat and adjust the temperature to the users requirements.       The sensors can detect motion, or can be set to activate certain settings via a specified time, so they are very versatile. Different temperatures, or better standardizing for different areas of a home is…

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Vaillant

Vaillant EcoTEC Plus 825 Boiler

Vaillant EcoTEC Plus 825 Combi Boiler [Erp – 25kW] best price. It’s no secret that in this day and age boilers are not cheap. Actually, they were never cheap, even back in the earlier days. For that reason people always shop around to see where the lowest prices can be found in an attempt to take at least some sting out of the price of a brand-new boiler. And rightfully so. Some great savings can be made by taking some time to shop around and hunt down the best deals.…

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