Any idea how to program this thermostat?

Megahurtz400 · 27 Dec 2017 at 17:47

So, have the following Thermostat(?) in the cupboard:

And then the following on each rad (Electric):

Have 2 radiators in the Lounge/Diner/Kitchen, one in hallway, one in each bedroom, and heated towel rail in two bathrooms.

Now, would it be more efficient to have the heating on low constantly, or to just have it come on for an hour in the morning before work and an hour or two in the evening after work? Whichever one, does anyone have any idea how to program them?

Only instructions i've found online for the model number seem to be for a stat that looks different.

Believe we've on Economy 7 so get cheaper energy between 12am-7am if that helps make a decision on the most efficient way to heat the flat.

Cheers

Brizzles · 27 Dec 2017 at 17:59

Did you even try to find out ?

Putting this into Google ' dimplex x2d pw4 ' gives pretty clear instructions.

Megahurtz400 · 27 Dec 2017 at 18:07

Brizzles said:
Did you even try to find out ?

Putting this into Google ' dimplex x2d pw4 ' gives pretty clear instructions.

Found some instructions but unsure whether the zones have been pre set and installation, or they can be chosen and reset?

Also, the question regarding the most efficient way to heat the flat still stands.

NoobCannon · 27 Dec 2017 at 18:18

Most efficient way is to rip that electric crap out and install central heating!

Megahurtz400 · 27 Dec 2017 at 18:19

NoobCannon said:
Most efficient way is to rip that electric crap out and install central heating!

Rented flat, so certainly isn't the cheapest way for me

Do the "modes" on the rad's sync up the "modes" on the thermostat?

NoobCannon · 27 Dec 2017 at 18:21

Megahurtz400 said:
Rented flat, so certainly isn't the cheapest way for me

Do the "modes" on the rad's sync up the "modes" on the thermostat?

Buy lots of jumpers then.

My experience of electric storage hesters was nothing but pain, cost and suffering.

Other option is get oil filled radiators and plug in needed, bet it works out cheaper in the end

Megahurtz400 · 27 Dec 2017 at 18:25

NoobCannon said:
Buy lots of jumpers then.

My experience of electric storage hesters was nothing but pain, cost and suffering.

Other option is get oil filled radiators and plug in needed, bet it works out cheaper in the end

To be fair we're hardly here due to work and other bits and the block of flats itself is pretty hot, so just need to take the edge off when we're home.

NoobCannon · 27 Dec 2017 at 18:45

Megahurtz400 said:
To be fair we're hardly here due to work and other bits and the block of flats itself is pretty hot, so just need to take the edge off when we're home.

Even more of a reason to buy jumpers/oil radiators

Honestly the best way to use those storage waste of times is to leave them to heat up all night as the electricity is cheaper, this results in no sleep unless you like sweating all night long.

And by the time you get home all the heat has dissapated and your back in the same situation. They are completly useless

Orionaut · 27 Dec 2017 at 18:49

NoobCannon said:
Most efficient way is to rip that electric crap out and install central heating!

Electric heating is like Concord. It is actually very efficient, unfortunately it also happens to be relatively expensive. the advantage is that it is relatively cheap and easy to install and low (No really, as in ongoing routine annual costs) maintenance, which is why Landlords prefer it in their rental properties

On a more general note, It is unlikely that, in a flat or small home, replacing an existing and functional electric heating system with wet CH would be a realistic economic proposition. It would probably take 10-15 years (or even more) to get to the break even point and even longer to realise any actual significant savings.