Convert to dual zone heating

[Sfroggat]

I have a Potterton condensing combi boiler and am looking to convert to dual zone (upstairs and downstairs)
The boiler is in the garage and pipes go up to upstairs radiators then dropped down from various rooms to lounge, dining room and kitchen.
Could I fit valves to the downstairs piping and control them with the downstairs room stat and fit a room stat upstairs to control the boiler (upstairs is always colder than downstairs)
Or am I under thinking this ?
Cheers

 

[SJB060685]

What you want to achieve is possible yes, its just how much alterations to pipework and running cables etc is needed.
How big is your house? How many radiators does the boiler feed? Have a look into Evohome systems

 

[Sfroggat]

What you want to achieve is possible yes, its just how much alterations to pipework and running cables etc is needed.
How big is your house? How many radiators does the boiler feed? Have a look into Evohome systems

Standard 3 bed detached. 5 upstairs rads and 4 downstairs rads.
I will look into evo home systems
Thanks for the reply

 

[Sfroggat]

What you want to achieve is possible yes, its just how much alterations to pipework and running cables etc is needed.
How big is your house? How many radiators does the boiler feed? Have a look into Evohome systems

Thanks for your reply. I have investigated smart thermostats and the Evohome is the way to go
Many thanks for saving me loads of unnecessary work
Mark

 

[SJB060685]

Thanks for your reply. I have investigated smart thermostats and the Evohome is the way to go
Many thanks for saving me loads of unnecessary work
Mark

Evohome from Honeywell are very good systems, although they come at a price. Please be aware that it often takes a couple visits after installation to properly configure the system. There'll be a certain amount of wiring involved but a decent engineer or firm should have no problem installing for you.
I'm not an installer, that was left to others but have a good knowledge of systems and smart systems like this are definitely moving the heating world in the right direction.

 

[Murdoch]

Evohome from Honeywell are very good systems, although they come at a price. Please be aware that it often takes a couple visits after installation to properly configure the system. There'll be a certain amount of wiring involved but a decent engineer or firm should have no problem installing for you.
I'm not an installer, that was left to others but have a good knowledge of systems and smart systems like this are definitely moving the heating world in the right direction.

In this situation the cost of Evohome is largely irrelevant as its probably the only way to achieve the goal without huge changes to the existing pipework

 

[pavpev]

I went for a Tado Smart Thermostat array to achieve a similar thing. Easy enough for an absolute amateur like me to install and they've worked well since I put them in - they look nice too! Probably similarly pricey as the EvoHome system I imagine but would certainly be my recommendation as one to consider

Pav

 

[Sparkgap]

Smart radiator stat is the easiest way.