Wireless Thermostat Recommendations Please

kPATm · 13 Oct 2016 at 16:15

Afternoon. We have just moved into a new home and the central heating has been a PITA to get right. I have somewhat managed to get to grips with the current setup ( Flexicom 30cx Combi and a Salus RT500RF wireless thermostat) but the Mrs is having none of it an I see her point it is awkward to set the timers.

Can anyone recommend a different Wireless Thermostat that will work with the current Boiler. I dont mind fitting everything myself and Im looking at a budget of between £50/£100

Thanks

ov_sjo · 13 Oct 2016 at 16:18

Do you need hot water control? If not you can get a Nest v2 for < £100.

kPATm · 13 Oct 2016 at 16:34

Sorry yes its a combi Boiler

GeForce · 13 Oct 2016 at 17:07

Yep get a Nest v2 then. The programming interface is excellent.

If you don't want a smart thermostat, I like the Honeywell CM927, but it's more than the Nest!

kPATm · 13 Oct 2016 at 17:11

So the Nest 2 works with a combi. Would I need a receiver also or would it work with my current Salus Receiver?

kPATm · 13 Oct 2016 at 17:25

So does the Nest 2 come supplied with a wireless receiver for £100?

koolpc · 13 Oct 2016 at 17:28

Just removed my wireless setup for the heating as i think you need a degree to use it!!!

I fitted (with help of electrician nephew) a controller made by the boiler manufacturer that slots into the boiler! So easy to use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ov_sjo · 13 Oct 2016 at 17:29

Valo · 13 Oct 2016 at 17:29

kPATm said:
So the Nest 2 works with a combi. Would I need a receiver also or would it work with my current Salus Receiver?

The Nest has it's own receiver (HeatLink). This connects to the boiler, the actual Nest Thermostat connects to it wirelessly. The Nest will need to be plugged in power supply though if it's to operate in this way.

The Heatlink is capable of powering the Thermostat via a two-core power cable but you'd need to run a cable to the location of the thermostat if one isn't present.

Atari · 13 Oct 2016 at 17:35

ov_sjo said:
Do you need hot water control? If not you can get a Nest v2 for < £100.

I've not seen any Nest devices anywhere near that price (other than the smoke detector

). Would be interested if they're still available as our WiFi "smart" thermostat is starting to get on my nerves. Damned thing fires up the heating whenever it wants, doesn't fire it up when you want, and generally is the buggiest POS ever.

Vanilla · 13 Oct 2016 at 18:34

Ahhh I am thinking about getting two of these and I also have a combi boiler....I guess V2 will be fine and I can save some cash in that case?

Or go with the latest just because new and shiny?

ov_sjo · 13 Oct 2016 at 21:09

Atari said:
I've not seen any Nest devices anywhere near that price (other than the smoke detector ). Would be interested if they're still available as our WiFi "smart" thermostat is starting to get on my nerves. Damned thing fires up the heating whenever it wants, doesn't fire it up when you want, and generally is the buggiest POS ever.

eBay. Screw Fix was doing the v2 cheap too.

kPATm · 13 Oct 2016 at 21:17

Cant seem to find any in my budget of £100.

ov_sjo · 13 Oct 2016 at 21:30

kPATm said:
Cant seem to find any in my budget of £100.

You have to bid..

AndyCroft1982 · 13 Oct 2016 at 21:33

Ive been more than happy with my hive 2

kPATm · 13 Oct 2016 at 22:01

ov_sjo said:
You have to bid..

I know that. The bids are all near the £100 mark now with days to go

ov_sjo · 14 Oct 2016 at 07:19

kPATm said:
I know that. The bids are all near the £100 mark now with days to go

No patience? You only have to click 'completed listings' to get an idea of what they typically sell for.

Chances are the prices are going up due to demand now the temperature has dropped.