Thermostat, where to place it? For houses, restorations and historic buildings
The best place where to place the thermostat ? Why ask the question if the point is practically always already defined by the system? There are actually several reasons why it is good to ask yourself. Here are some examples: a restoration , the need to add a new thermostat , a renewal of the layout of furnishings . And then, who tells us that the point where our thermostat is currently installed is not "unfortunate"?
The best location for a thermostat and mistakes to avoid
We are used to taking it for granted that the best location for the thermostat is where it was first mounted. But this isn't always the case. There are in fact guidelines to follow for an ideal installation . But why is it important to know where to put the thermostat in the house ? Simply, to guarantee a optimal comfort .
In fact, there are places where it is convenient to place the room thermostat to guarantee a correct operation of the system and at the same time a energy saving .
In fact, no one would like to run the system more than it should, never reach the right comfort temperature, or experience continuous switching on and off of the boiler.
These things can happen if the room thermostat is in an “unfortunate” place. Let's see the guidelines to follow for a correct installation :
- avoid proximity to heat sources (e.g. radiators)
- avoid drafts (e.g. near doors or windows)
- avoid particularly cold walls (thermal bridges)
It is also important to install the thermostat 1.5 meters from the ground.
Thermostat for restorations or historic buildings: what is the best solution?
Let's see together some scenarios that could arise.
You have read the points above and found that your thermostat is not in an ideal position.
- Have you made any internal restoration works redefining the spaces of the rooms.
- Do you want change the arrangement of the furniture .
- Do you want add a thermostat in a room where it wasn't present before.
- Are you carrying out restoration work in buildings of historical interest .
In all these cases you may need move your thermostat to place it in a more suitable position.
At this point, however, a problem arises. In fact, the thermostat must be connected to at least two wires, those of the boiler consent ( 2-wire thermostat: how to connect it ).
What happens if there are no cables in the point that we identify as perfect for the new installation? Do I necessarily have to carry out building work? This question arises especially for works in buildings of historical interest, where masonry interventions are usually not permitted.
Fortunately there is a solution.
These are wireless thermostats, which allow you to communicate via radio with a receiver positioned in the boiler room and are battery powered, thus ensuring maximum freedom of installation .
How to find the right wireless thermostat for your needs
Seitron's offer for wireless kit for thermoregulation is able to respond to a wide range of needs. To choose the one that's right for you, you need to ask yourself the following questions.
Is it necessary to program the heating?
If the answer is no, then the ideal solution is our wireless thermostat kit , which allows simple management of switching on and off based on the comfort temperature. It is the ideal choice for little-used rooms , or perhaps for second homes.
If, however, you need to follow a daily programming o weekly , then the ideal solution is one of our wireless chronothermostat kit .
If the difference between chronothermostat and thermostat and their respective advantages and disadvantages is not clear to you, you can read our guide: Thermostat or chronothermostat . If, however, you are undecided between the daily and weekly programming, then you can take a look at this in-depth analysis: Daily or weekly chronothermostat: which to choose?
Is it necessary to control the heating with a smartphone?
If the answer is yes, then the correct solution is our kit
hygge home . Hygge is a wireless Wi-Fi chronothermostat powered by batteries . Thanks to the use of a gateway to manage the Wi-Fi connection and a radio receiver that must be mounted in the boiler room, hygge is completely portable. You can put it wherever you want! In fact, its innovative design means that it is a furnishing object that can easily sit on the shelf of a bookcase or shelf. Furthermore, being in class V , therefore modulating , allows you to take advantage of the 65% ecobonus for energy requalification.