On 08/10/2020 15:01, Roland Perry wrote:
In message , at
12:07:16 on Thu, 8 Oct 2020, Robin remarked:
On 08/10/2020 11:49, Roland Perry wrote:
Currently I have a boiler with a controller that simply turns it on
(forÂ* CH) during pre-programmed hours. Rads have thermostatic valves.
Â*I'd like to add a room thermostat in the living room [running
additionalÂ* wiring isn't an issue] but need to know if it can simply
be put inÂ* series with the timer-control.
Â*I realise that the heat in the rest of the house will suffer if the
living room is warm enough, but surely that's a natural consequence
of any room thermostat.

Have you considered a wireless programmer/thermostat in place of your
control?Â* That gives you the option of a portable control so e.g. if
you wake up early you can turn the heating on early or turn the
heating up. Of course there are options to do the same and more with a
smart phone but a wireless programmer/thermostat starts at c. £50.

I'm trying to keep it simple.

That is simple. You replace your existing programmer with a new one that
talks to a thermostat.

Andy