Electric underfloor heating controller - Replacement?

[Dr Murdoch]

My controller unit for my underfloor heating in the bathroom has packed up (not surprising I guess as its Wickes on brand 'system').

Rather than pay £££'s to Wickes for a replacement which could WELL fail again, can I use another conbtrol unit by a different manufacture?

p.s The bathroom has central heating as well, so the control unit needn't be a room thermostat.

Cheers

[Du1point8]

Dr Murdoch said:

My controller unit for my underfloor heating in the bathroom has packed up (not surprising I guess as its Wickes on brand 'system').

Rather than pay £££'s to Wickes for a replacement which could WELL fail again, can I use another conbtrol unit by a different manufacture?

p.s The bathroom has central heating as well, so the control unit needn't be a room thermostat.

Cheers

Depends what you want to spend?

I have TPT44 for electric underfloor heating in bathroom:

http://www.timeguard.com/products/climate/thermola...

About £45-55 for a replacement.

However 2 things, 1) does it have a warranty? If mine was found faulty in the 3 years (plumber verified) then timeguard will replace for free. 2) I thought mine was faulty, but found out a leak under the tiles had shorted it all out and now needs replacing as part of an insurance job.

[jinkster]

The warmup stuff is the best and the 3ie is pretty good. Do you have a probe under the floor giving temp readings?

[Dr Murdoch]

To be honest I can't remember...

It was fitted in 2007, and the controller packed up in 2010, i've now just decided to try and do something about it.

I'll check behind the unit tonight to see what's running down to the floor....

[jinkster]

How did you get on?

[Dr Murdoch]

jinkster said:

How did you get on?

I had completely forgotten about it until seeing this! Been a bit hectic back home , I'll have a look tonight...

Thanks for the reminder!

[Radders360]

If you have a probe in the floor I would recommend the Devi Touch controller. Really easy to set up and also comes with the added bonus of being able to use it from an Iphone...nifty:0))
Cost around £75 from most good tile suppliers.

[Dr Murdoch]

Ok I finally remembered to take the control unit and have a look to see what wiring lies behind.

I've got three wires (live/neutral x 3).

I'll be honest, I have no idea what they do, or where they go....

Any help would be appreciated!