Hi
I have a brocken mechanical centeral heating timer switch, so I am replacing it with a electronic one.
The one that i have got is a Horstmann centayrplus C27, it has every thing on it that i want, it says that it is a 3 wire connection, not sure what that means, anyway they say that if you can wire in a switch you can fit this as its just a replacement like for like, sort of, so is there any tips on the instalment for this item before I attempt the job.
Thanks
I am an unqualified muppet so my advice is worthless...
Many Timer/Programmers Present 4 signal lines to the boiler and the Hortsmann Centaur Plus C27 appears to be no different... Apart form AC in, the terminal connections are:
1) H/W Off
2) C/H Off
3) H/W On
4) C/H On
as per page 2 of the table here...
http://www.heatweb.com/pdf/Invensys/Programmer%20Compatibility%20Chary.pdf
One challenge for you is making the correct connections in your boiler (you do not mention the make & model) - a specialist might be your best solution.
If your current timer is mechanical an electronic replacement is very probably not "Like for like" - you will need to decommission the current timer and install your electronic one external to the boiler. It will need AC power and a four-conductor control cable to the boiler.
Good luck...
Peccavi
January 2010
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