Draft messing with Thermostat?

[DoubleSix]

Noticed our heating was clicking on and off in an unexpected pattern, house getting very hot etc

Looking at the thermostat I could feel a very notable draft coming OUT of the vents in plastic cover. Removed cover to find big hole where power is being fed in... see top left of pic



Now that can't be right can it? The cool air inflow is bound to be screwing with the stat yes?

So what should I seal it with and should I be surprised to find such airflow in an internal wall albeit an old house and very windy right now.

Thanks chaps

[HootersGsy]

I suppose it could mess with it a little.

Just get some decorators caulk and squidge it in. Just watch your fingers on the wiring

[Pickled Piper]

Also, get yourself an electronic thermostat.

[DoubleSix]

Thanks. All patched up.

Would a digital thermostat actually be advantageous or is it just an improved UI?

And should I be surprised that the hollow wall in question is effectively a wind tunnel?

[Harry Flashman]

Get a Nest or similar, you can then put it wherever you want.

Fitted mine last week - and am already a huge fan. Yes, it's a slightly pointless gadget. But it looks amazing, works perfectly and is just a very cool thing.

Also I know I owe you some pics of rads - will get that done!

[Pickled Piper]

DoubleSix said:

Thanks. All patched up.

Would a digital thermostat actually be advantageous or is it just an improved UI?

An electronic one will give you finer regulation with less hysteresis than the clunky old bimetallic type you currently have. Improved UI is a given. A basic electronic thermostat is not expensive and pretty much plug and play.

[LaserTam]

I have exactly the same problem. Digital thermostat is positioned on a plasterboard wall, with a small cavity behind to part of an old brick wall (recent extension). Was showing 3 to 5 deg lower than actual, but only at times. Take it off the wall and its showing actual temp all the time. I need to resolve, bit of roof insulation or expanding foam.

[DoubleSix]

Harry Flashman said:

Get a Nest or similar, you can then put it wherever you want.

Fitted mine last week - and am already a huge fan. Yes, it's a slightly pointless gadget. But it looks amazing, works perfectly and is just a very cool thing.

Also I know I owe you some pics of rads - will get that done!

Cheers HF,

Last time I had a look at the Nest i wasn't sure how it integrated with existing timer and hot water. Might take another look though.

[Harry Flashman]

Excuse poor quality phone pics, but here you go.

[Harry Flashman]

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[DoubleSix]

Thanks for those HF!

Very smart, few neat ideas in there. Could you just remind me of the name of the rad supplier as I cant find our previous chat, thanks again.

Edited by DoubleSix on Tuesday 31st March 22:23

[Harry Flashman]

No problem - sorry for the rubbish phone pics.

Revive, from mrcentralheating.co.uk.

[Harry Flashman]

One of the same type but in their metallic grey finish in a bedroom.

[Harry Flashman]

[jjones]

Harry you poltroon, did the thought of buying a radiator wide enough to fit the pipework fill you with dread?

[Harry Flashman]

No, I had the pipework done like that, young shaver. Shall be polishing that pipework up and making a feature of it!