Categories Upgrading to Heatmiser
Upgrading to Heatmiser
Upgrade Routes Explained
We are often asked by customers how they can best upgrade their thermostat. We understand it can seem confusing, and so we have created this guide in order to help you understand the options.
Customers with a Programmer and a separate room thermostat
You first need to check the wiring behind your thermostat, this will determine which thermostat series you can opt for.
2 Wires plus earth: As you only have 2 wires, you need to look at our battery thermostats. You have two options. The DT-B is our non programmable thermostat, designed to work inconjunction with your existing programmer. The PRT-B is a programmer and thermostat in one. To use this model, you need to put your existing time clock heating channel into "Constant Mode" and then let the PRT-B take control of your heating times and temperture. These models are available from here
Three or Four wires excluding the earth: As you have three/four wires, your choices are;
Dial Thermostats: Our dial thermostats offer basic control over the temperature in your home. They work inconjunction with your existing programmer.
Slimline Thermostats: The Slimline Series are operated by buttons, have an IR receiver for the optional remote control and is our most cost effective upgrade route. The most popular model for radiator heating is the PRT model, as this is a combined thermostat and programmer. The PRT offers volt free switching, so is compatible with most boilers. For electric floor heating, the PRT-E is the model to select. If you don't want a programmable version, you should select the DT.
Touchscreen Thermostats: The Touchscreen Series are operated by touchscreen and by the nature of touchscreen technology are easier to operate. The most popular model for radiator heating is the PRT-TS model, as this is a combined thermostat and programmer. The PRT-TS offers volt free switching, so is compatible with most boilers. For electric floor heating, the PRT-ETS is the model to select. If you don't want a programmable version, you should select the DT-TS.
Wireless Thermostats:
Slimline Wireless Thermostats:
The Slimline Wireless Thermostat Kits are battery powered and are designed to be wall mounted. They are the most cost effective wireless upgrade route. The Wireless Kits are supplied with a receiver that is designed to be installed near the boiler or in the case of an upgrade it can replace your existing thermostat. You are then free to locate the thermostat wherever is convienent. These wireless kits do not offer any networking or remote access facilities.
The most popular model for radiator heating is the PRT-W Kit, as this is a combined thermostat and programmer. The supplied receiver offers volt free switching, so is compatible with most boilers. For electric floor heating, the PRT-EW Kit is the model to select. If you don't want a programmable version, you should select the DT-W Kit.
Touchscreen Wireless Thermostats:
The Touchscreen Wireless Thermostat Kits are powered by a rechargeable battery and are designed to be wall or desk mounted. The Wireless Kits are supplied with a receiver that is designed to be installed near the boiler or in the case of an upgrade it can replace your existing thermostat. You are then free to locate the thermostat wherever is convienent, either on the wall or a table. The benefit of this wireless thermostat is you are free to move it around the house as required. These wireless kits do not offer any networking or remote access facilities.
The most popular model for radiator heating is the PRT-WTS Kit model, as this is a combined thermostat and programmer. The supplied receiver offers volt free switching, so is compatible with most boilers. For electric floor heating, the PRT-EWTS Kit is the model to select. If you don't want a programmable version, you should select the DT-WTS Kit.
WiFi Thermostats:
In addition to Touchscreen technology, this series can be connected to your WiFi Router and controlled via a web browser or iPhone app within the home or remotely from anywhere in the world. The most popular model for radiator heating is the PRT-TS WiFi model, as this is a combined thermostat and programmer. The PRT-TS WiFi offers volt free switching, so is compatible with most boilers. If you don't want a programmable version, you should select the DT-TS WiFi.
Customers Installing a New Multi-Zone System
We have three options available to you.
Base Level: Our base level system uses our 8 Zone 230v wiring centre and mains operated thermostats. For those looking for basic control, you can use our Setback Thermostat and 4 Zone Time clock or for a more flexible system you may select our fully programmable thermostats.
For more information see our Base Level System Drawing
Wireless Level: Our wireless system is compatible with our wireless thermostats. Communication between the thermostat and wiring centre is achieved by reliable RF communication using the 868 Mhz Frequency. This means the installer only needs to wire the boiler, pump and actuator connections which are normally all local to the wiring centre.
For more information see our Wireless System Drawing
Deluxe Level: Our deluxe system uses our 12v Network Thermostats to create a truly flexible and expandable system. It offers the ability to control your heating centrally with the Touchpad and remotely with the use of the Netmonitor and PCLink.