Is OpenTherm any good?

Is OpenTherm any good?

Yes, hand on heart, the right OpenTherm enabled control used with the right Opentherm enabled boiler is 100% worth it. The intelligence that can be utilised by controls reading the boilers data, is far more advanced than a control system with no feedback of the boiler or its surroundings.

What does OpenTherm do?

OpenTherm is a language that compatible thermostats and heating systems can use to talk to each other, enabling thermostats to control heating and domestic hot water systems.

Is my boiler OpenTherm?

How do I know if my boiler is OpenTherm enabled/compatible? In most cases if a new boiler is OpenTherm enabled/compatible you will see the OpenTherm logo.

Is Tado an OpenTherm?

Hi all, long time tado user with a new setup and need some help! The extension is wired up to the boiler using the low voltage opentherm connections and set up through the smart thermostat as per the professional installer instructions I.e. D01 as opposed to R01 etc etc. …

Are smart thermostats worth it?

Smart thermostats can be more than worth it, for the right tenant or homeowner. They can help save money and energy, they can be completely customized to the user’s needs, and they can be controlled remotely.

What is OpenTherm hot water tank?

OpenTherm is a point-to-point communication system that connects condensing gas central heating boilers with ‘Smart’ room thermostats. The OpenTherm language sets the rules on how the boiler and the room thermostat communicate with each other.

How do I know if I have OpenTherm?

Is tado better than hive?

If you’ve worked through this article then you’ll know that overall the Tado has the edge over the Hive however this is largely to do with installation, design and optional extras. When it comes to the app and functionality they are pretty much the same and both excellent smart heating systems.

What is OpenTherm and who can use it?

Opentherm is available to for any boiler or heating control manufacturer to use and means that different brands are compatible with each other. We guide you on which brands use the Opentherm language below.

Which heating controls are compatible with OpenTherm boilers?

These boilers are compatible with many mainstream smart and standard heating controls, including Nest, Tado and Honeywell. We guide you on which products are Opentherm below and your alternatives if they are not.

What is the difference between on/off and OpenTherm modulation?

When compared with basic On/Off thermostats this uses less energy to maintain more comfortable conditions. OpenTherm modulation operates on a similar principle but is achieved more directly by setting the desired water temperature from the boiler rather than by cycling it On and Off.

Why won’t my OpenTherm thermostat work?

The reason for this is that there is no hot water cylinder to worry about, heating to the correct temperatures as required by legionalla prevention (recommended 60 degrees), as OpenTherm can reduce flow temperatures to below 60 degress.