5 MINUTE GUIDE HEATING CONTROLS

The technology for controlling the heating in our homes is advancing rapidly, says energy efficiency expert Tim Pullen

For as long as we have had central heating we have had heating controls. Admittedly these used to be fairly crude, essentially dealing with the temperature of the whole house from a single thermostat. The last few years has seen a rapid development in control technology, which can make a significant difference to accuracy, efficiency and, ultimately, to the heating bill. And as is so often the case, there is now a plethora of choice and it is difficult to know what is best. Setting the Parameters A combi boiler, much loved by the property developer, will use just a single timer or programmer, as water is heated as required. There are serious question marks over whether this is a good idea for the homeowner as it offers the bare…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2018

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