Better to take care of the equipment and not overheat the house: the benefits of a wireless thermostat for a gas boiler

Efficient management of the heating system in a living space helps not only to constantly maintain a comfortable temperature, but also to reduce energy and fuel costs and extend the service life of equipment.

Applications of wireless thermostats allows you to fully automate the process regulation of the gas boiler operation.

Wireless thermostat device for gas boiler

A thermostat (thermoregulator) is a special device that installed on boiler equipment with the purpose of preventing it from overheating and eliminating high loads. These devices come in two types:

• wired — connected to the gas boiler using terminals and a wire connection;
• wireless — regulate the controller functions via radio signal.

A set of thermostats that control the operation of the heating boiler remotely, consists of two blocks. One of which, using special clamps, are attached directly to the gas valve or controller.

Second unit, equipped with a liquid crystal display and a miniature keyboard, is installed in the room. Between themselves, the thermostat modules connected by radio channel, the frequency of which does not affect the operation of other electrical appliances in the house.

Types of room thermostats

Depending on their functionality, wireless thermostats can be three types:

1. Simple — the devices only maintain the set temperature in the living space, but do not in any way affect the reduction of gas consumption.
2. Programmable (programmers) - the user has the ability to set and configure the operating mode of the heating equipment not only during the day (day and night), but also by days of the week, as well as for the period of the owners' departure. Installation of such thermostats helps to significantly reduce gas consumption.

Photo 1. SALUS 091FL RF programmable weekly wireless thermostat. Provides 6 factory and 3 individual setting programs.

3. With hydrostat function — the devices not only maintain the optimal temperature in the living space, but also control the humidity level in it.

After entering the desired room temperature parameters into the wireless thermostat's memory, the user no longer has to worry about controlling the operation of the heating system. In case of temperature drop air below the minimum limit set by the program, the thermostat transmits a signal about it to the control unit, after which the heater and pump turn on automatically.

The same principle of operation is implemented in case of exceeding the maximum permissible temperature value air in the room - the gas boiler switches off automatically.

Recommendations for selection

Before purchasing a wireless thermostat, you should check parameters such as the overall heated area premises and approximate temperature level air that will need to be maintained. Knowing these indicators, the seller will help you choose the right regulator model and warn you against buying a device that is too powerful.

Regulators have proven themselves to be the best in terms of quality and reliability. the following brands:

• Oventrop (Germany).
• Danfoss (Denmark).
• Valtek (Italy).
• Kermi (Germany).

Wireless thermostats are implemented every company specializing in the production of heating equipment. At the same time, manufacturers strongly recommend purchasing gas boilers and temperature controllers of the same brand.

This will simplify the installation and aggregation of equipment. And the use of climate control devices of one brand eliminates the occurrence of additional inconveniences in their operation.

Additional options for efficient heating

When choosing a room thermostat, you should pay attention to the presence of additional functions in the device’s characteristics:

• "ECO" — allows you to change the settings to a lower (energy saving) value for a period up to 24 hours.
• "Vacation" — reduction of gas consumption by lowering the temperature in the room during the absence of residents for up to several months.

• "Party" - the daily routine is observed within 1-23 hours, after which the system returns to normal operation.
• "Non-working day" - when this function is activated, the Sunday program is supported in the room up to several tens of days.
• "Open Window" — the heating system is switched off when the room temperature drops sharply during ventilation.
• GSM module or Wi-Fi module — the user can control the operation of the gas boiler remotely via the Internet.

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Price

When choosing the type of control device, It is necessary to focus on the following criteria:

• price — the cheapest are wired electronic and wireless simple thermostats;
• energy saving — the optimal solution is to purchase programmable devices.

The cost of the most basic room thermostats is, on average, 40-50 dollars. Multifunctional models are even more expensive, starting from 80 dollarsHowever, when purchasing a regulator, it is necessary to remember that the device will pay for itself within 1-2 heating seasons due to the reduction of gas and electricity consumption.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros wireless thermostats for gas boilers:

1. Precise temperature control in your living space — sensors built into the device modules react sensitively to temperature fluctuations. While the air temperature is within the limits set by the user, the gas boiler does not work.

Photo 2. Schematic diagram of the heating system of the house with room-by-room thermostat installation. Allows you to regulate the temperature in each room.

2. Economy - after installing a wireless thermostat, monthly gas and electricity consumption is reduced by 30%.
3. Reducing the load on the boiler — the water in the heating system cools down much faster than the air in the room. Therefore, in the absence of a thermostat, the number of cycles of switching on and off the gas boiler is quite large, which leads to its additional wear. After installing a remote controller, the heating equipment operates in a more gentle mode.

Modern wireless thermostats have an ergonomic design, thanks to which they do not create disharmony in any interiorAn additional advantage of these devices is that there is no need for wiring.

Cons wireless thermostats for gas boilers:

1. Limited battery life — when the batteries in the controller units are discharged, it disrupts the process of transmitting a radio signal from the temperature sensor to the heating boiler. As a result, the boiler controller is guided only by the readings of its meters, which leads to overheating of the water in the coolant. To prevent such failures in the operation of a wireless thermostat, most manufacturers have provided a function for notifying about the charge status of the power elements in the devices.

Photo 3. Verol VT-1520 WLS wireless room thermostat. Battery charge indicator in the upper right corner of the display.

2. Compatibility issues thermostat and boiler - the joint efficient operation of these devices is possible only if they manufactured by the same manufacturerIf the brands of the gas boiler and thermostat are different, their differences in electronics provoke malfunctions and, accordingly, difficulties in operation.

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Conclusion

Installing wireless thermostats guarantees the maintenance of comfortable conditions in the living space And gentle operation of heating equipment. Despite the simplicity of the device, these devices help to reduce energy costs and reduce utility bills.