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Christian McArdle wrote:
Why use a programmable room stat if there is already a 2 channel
programmer, surely a standard wireless stat will suffice.

Several reasons. Basically, the advantages of using a programmable stat
over a separate stat and programmer a

1. Controls are in the living area rather than in a manky undersink
cupboard or inaccessible airing cupboard. This enables manual override
and programming to be easily achieved.

Since this is a DIY group, I'd then suggest moving the programmer to a
correct and accessible position - usually in the kitchen.

I've got an accessible programmer and programmable thermostat. If the
house is empty during the day I switch to 'on twice'. If I'm in, on once.
If it's very cold, on continuously. Much easier than messing with the
programmable thermostat.

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Dave Plowman London SW 12
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