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    Probably a question for a plumber

    OK I have been looking for a wifi central heating controller that I can then use to control my central heating from afar. Not a combined thermostat/controller (like a Nest) just a controller. Does such a thing exist? I've Googled extensively and can't find one.

    Thanks in advance for any sensible or ridiculously funny answers.

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    Central heating? Not a fan.

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    Re: Probably a question for a plumber

    Quote Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie View Post
    Central heating? Not a fan.
    I have two controllers that control 4 separate systems: hot water, underfloor downstairs CH, upstairs CH and radiators in the bathrooms. They are controlling an air source heat pump. Hopefully that helps. The airsource is a Grant system.

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    Quote Originally Posted by az city View Post
    I have two controllers that control 4 separate systems: hot water, underfloor downstairs CH, upstairs CH and radiators in the bathrooms. They are controlling an air source heat pump. Hopefully that helps. The airsource is a Grant system.
    'Twas meant to be a witticism but never mind

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    Quote Originally Posted by az city View Post
    I have two controllers that control 4 separate systems: hot water, underfloor downstairs CH, upstairs CH and radiators in the bathrooms. They are controlling an air source heat pump. Hopefully that helps. The airsource is a Grant system.
    Those air source heat pumps, run off Electricity?

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    Re: Probably a question for a plumber

    Quote Originally Posted by Tuerto View Post
    Those air source heat pumps, run off Electricity?
    They do. It was pretty inexpensive over Christmas - around GBP 6-7 a day and I had it at 74-75F. Getting used to how to use it effectively is a bit of a bugger though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by az city View Post
    They do. It was pretty inexpensive over Christmas - around GBP 6-7 a day and I had it at 74-75F. Getting used to how to use it effectively is a bit of a bugger though.
    I have a couple of Air Source Heat Pumps which are fairly inexpensive to run, and still work when the outside temp is -4C 25 F. About £800 for the pair for a DIY fit. They have a COP of about 2.4 when the temp drops below 0 C, so 1 Kw in gives 2.4 Kw of heating.

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    Our boiler is 50 years old and doesn't even have a thermostat, I managed to bring it into the modern age (ish) and save a fortune by using a smart plug on the old (broken) clockwork wall timer box.

    We can now turn it on and off remotely and set schedules.

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    Re: Probably a question for a plumber

    Quote Originally Posted by az city View Post
    OK I have been looking for a wifi central heating controller that I can then use to control my central heating from afar. Not a combined thermostat/controller (like a Nest) just a controller. Does such a thing exist? I've Googled extensively and can't find one.

    Thanks in advance for any sensible or ridiculously funny answers.
    why not use Nest or equivalent ? ? ?

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    Re: Probably a question for a plumber

    Quote Originally Posted by blue matt View Post
    why not use Nest or equivalent ? ? ?
    All the individual rooms have wifi thermostats connected to a Heatmiser hub so it's not viable.

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