Can you put a radiator under the thermostat?
It’s always a good idea to fit some! We recommend you fit a thermostatic valve on every radiator. But there’s no need to fit one in a room with a fixed room thermostat.
Do you need a special thermostat for a boiler?
Do you need a thermostat for your boiler? In short: yes. Your boiler thermostat is essential if you want to be able to control the temperature of your central heating and hot water.
How many double radiators can a boiler run?
As a guide, combi boilers between 24 and 27kW can power up to 10 radiators, while a 24kW heat only or system model can heat up to 15 radiators.
What temperature should I set my boiler for radiators?
75 degrees
Modern boilers will have a digital dial where you can set the output temperature. For combi boilers it is recommended to set the output temperature for the radiators at 75 degrees and the water temperature at 60 degrees.
What should boiler thermostat be set to?
If you have a conventional boiler system, your water cylinder will have its own thermostat. This is usually fitted on the side of the tank. You should set the temperature between 60 and 65 °C but for maximum efficiency, it should be set to around 60 °C.
What type of thermostat do I need for a boiler system?
Ecobee smart thermostats are our #1 choice as boiler thermostat. Ecobee has two models in the market, Ecobee 4 – the full featured model and Ecobee 3 Lite – the budget model. Both Ecobee 4 and Ecobee 3 Lite supports 2 stages of heating and cooling (2H/2C) for boilers.
Do you need a thermostat to interlock a boiler?
For combi boilers, interlock is usually achieved by using a room thermostat. This could include a standard or digital thermostat. Programmable thermostats and time switches should be wired so that they are interlocked with the boiler and the pump too. What is a room thermostat?
How does interlock work in a combi boiler?
Without interlock, the boiler would be on continuously, which could waste a lot of energy. For combi boilers, interlock is usually achieved by using a room thermostat. This could include a standard or digital thermostat. Programmable thermostats and time switches should be wired so that they are interlocked with the boiler and the pump too.
How does a thermostatic radiator control a boiler?
You can have different temperatures in individual rooms by installing thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) on individual radiators. Thermostatic radiator valves do not control the boiler; they reduce the flow of water through the radiator they are fitted to when the temperature goes above a certain setting.
Where is the best place to put a thermostat for a boiler?
It should be located on a wall in a room where you spend a lot of time, such as your living room, and – crucially – not near your boiler. It uses a sensor to monitor the temperature of your home, and consequently it keeps an eye on what your boiler is up to.
For combi boilers, interlock is usually achieved by using a room thermostat. This could include a standard or digital thermostat. Programmable thermostats and time switches should be wired so that they are interlocked with the boiler and the pump too. What is a room thermostat?
Without interlock, the boiler would be on continuously, which could waste a lot of energy. For combi boilers, interlock is usually achieved by using a room thermostat. This could include a standard or digital thermostat. Programmable thermostats and time switches should be wired so that they are interlocked with the boiler and the pump too.
Is it legal requirement to have room themostat fitted with new boiler / heating system?
If your property is over 150 m2 it is recommended the system be split into zones and have thermostats for each zone ( i.e. upstairs zone 1, downstairs zone 2 ). Upon completion of your new gas installation the appliance needs to be registered with Gassafe, if not the installer is liable to a fine of upto £5k per non-notification.
Is there a thermostat on a combi boiler?
This included replacing the old boiler and we now have a combi boiler. It’s a Vaillant ecoTEC 838402_06. The building work was very stressful and it wasn’t until later (also, when we started to use the central heating) that we realised we don’t have a room thermostat, and it’s difficult to control the temperature – always too hot or cold.
