Heating is one of the most important concerns for owners of private houses or premises.
Connecting to centralized networks is not available to everyone, and high tariffs are pushing for the creation of autonomous systems.
Baksi heating boilers are one of the most reliable and effective solutions to the issue, providing a full replacement for network resources.
They are able to provide a house or other room with hot water, supply a heat carrier to the heating system or underfloor heating.
A useful feature of Baksi boilers is the ability to connect additional devices that improve the operating mode of the units.
What is a room thermostat and why is it needed for a gas boiler
A thermostat is a device that maintains the temperature at a certain, predetermined level..
It is used in many technical and technological installations where it is required to maintain certain environmental parameters.
Basically, thermostats are used in heating systems, internal combustion engines, heating plants and other devices.
For a gas boiler, a thermostat serves as a convenient and useful addition. When the room reaches the desired temperature, it turns off the heating of the coolant, and when it drops, it starts the process again.
The specificity of the device's operation is to control the temperature of the internal atmosphere in the room (some models simultaneously determine the outside temperature, making additional adjustments to the operating mode when it changes).
Own sensors installed in boilers control only the heating water temperature. Situations often arise when the coolant is heated to the desired value, but the room is cool due to frequently opened doors, windows, etc.
To create a comfortable temperature, you often have to change the operating mode of the boiler, being distracted by reconfiguration from your business. Using a thermostat removes this worry from the owner, the temperature is automatically corrected.
Programmable room thermostat
The programmable electronic room thermostat allows you to select the desired and comfortable temperature at any time, it is easy to reconfigure and change the operating mode. The time timer allows you to set a different heating pattern on weekdays and weekends. Some timers allow you to set different parameters for each day of the week, this can be useful for people working part-time or in shifts. Many Terneo and KChM models are equipped with such thermostats.
Programmable room thermostat
The programmable room thermostat allows you to set individual heating standards for each day in accordance with your lifestyle and maintain the temperature of the house at all times, regardless of the presence or departure of the owners. Video: Connecting a room thermostat to a gas boiler
If a boiler with a radiator is responsible for the heating system, as a rule, only one programmable room thermostat is needed to control the entire house. Some patterns need to be adjusted in the spring and fall when the clock has moved forward and backward, or there has been a certain change in climatic conditions. We also recommend changing the temperature settings when changing day and night.
Such a climate controller has several options that expand its capabilities:
- "Party", which stops heating for several hours, then resumes;
- "Override" allows you to temporarily change the programmed temperatures during one of the configured periods;
- "Holiday", increases the intensity of heating or decreases it for a certain number of days.
Principle of operation
A control board is installed inside the boiler, which controls all actions of the unit's components. It has special contacts, which are connected by default with a special jumper. They are used to connect a thermostat.
While the jumper is on, the operation of the system is subject to its own logic - the coolant temperature is set, the boiler heats the heating water to the set parameters and turns off when they are reached until the water cools down to the lower limit.
Remove the jumper when connecting the thermostat. The device turns out to be included in the gap, therefore, all control of the operation of the boiler passes to it. The work process becomes smoother, frequent starts and stops of heating stop. The air temperature changes more smoothly.
This control method gives a more successful effect, allowing you to reduce gas consumption and significantly save on heating.
There are many design options for room thermostats. For Baksi boilers, it is possible to use any of them, which is very convenient for users.
All types of thermostats can be divided according to individual criteria:
Place of installation
At the place of installation, all thermostats can be divided into indoor and outdoor (outdoor). The first ones are mounted inside the premises, the second ones are placed outside and monitor the state of external weather and temperature conditions.
Most owners prefer to control the indoor conditions of the premises, since they have a greater influence on the microclimate of the home. Outdoor devices are suitable for residents of southern regions where wall insulation is not so effective.
Boiler regulation
The gas boiler can be adjusted in two ways - manually or automatically. With manual adjustment, everything is clear - with a noticeable cold snap or warming in the house, the user needs to change the boiler power accordingly each time so that the house has the most comfortable temperature. This method of regulation has the right to life, but its effectiveness is not high enough, and you cannot call it convenient.
In the presence of a programmer connected to the boiler, the convenience of controlling the heating equipment increases significantly. When the room temperature drops below the set level, the boiler starts up and runs until the temperature reaches the maximum value set on the programmer. As soon as the air in the room warms up to the desired level, the gas boiler is commanded to shutdown.
In addition to the convenience of using the boiler, connecting the thermostat to a gas boiler also allows you to save on heating. The thing is that when manually setting the boiler, it very often turns on and off for short periods of time. A pump is used to circulate the coolant, to which electricity is supplied. As a result, heating equipment will require much more electricity - and the presence of a thermostat significantly reduces these costs.
Additional useful options
Some thermostat models solve only basic tasks, without any additional options.
More advanced samples, in addition to basic functions, are capable of performing some incidental actions that enhance the capabilities and efficiency of the device. For example, in addition to controlling the room temperature, there are options for monitoring outdoor weather conditions and adjusting the heating mode according to them.
In addition, there are other options.:
- Several options for the thermal regime of the room.
- Programming of individual settings.
- Internet access via WiFi with the possibility of remote programming of the mode.
- GSM module for working with a smartphone via SMS.
- Protection against unauthorized mode changes (child lock).
- Decorative lighting.
- Overheating or freezing protection.
- Hydrometer with the function of changing the air humidity.
How much these functions are needed is up to the owner of the thermostat, since they are not available in all models. Choosing the most suitable option, you can immediately determine the list of required options and purchase the desired sample.
Advantages of Baxi boilers
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The advantages of Baxi gas boilers are obvious, and the capabilities of such units are multifaceted. We list only the main advantages of such boiler equipment:
- Possibility of connecting additional elements, sensors and automation systems.
- The ability to automatically change temperature modes depending on the delta temperatures outside and at home.
- Economical operation.
- "Smart" self-diagnosis systems.
- The possibility of using the unit not only in traditional heating networks, but also in the "warm floor" system.
How to install correctly
Installation of the device is not difficult. The main task is to choose the right place.
Experts recommend placing thermostats in living rooms, avoiding installation in corridors or in the kitchen.
Otherwise, the boiler begins to provide the microclimate of these particular areas of the house, and the temperature in the rooms is set with distortions.
The optimal installation height is considered to be 1.5 m from the floor, away from heating appliances, household appliances that generate heat.
Which to choose
To work in conjunction with the Baxi boiler (Baxi), any thermostat model is suitable, but the optimal solution would be to choose a product from the same company.
Devices created by the same manufacturer have maximum compatibility and can demonstrate maximum performance... The limiting factor is the cost of the device.
If purchasing expensive models becomes a problem, relatively cheap Chinese models can be used.
They are quite efficient, perform the assigned task with sufficient accuracy..
The only drawback is unreliability, quick failure of some devices.
Recommended models:
- Baxi Magictime Plus.
- Salus 091 FLRF.
- Siemens REV13.
- Cewal RQ30.
- Watts MILUX-HYDROSTAT.
When choosing a device, it is necessary to clarify the list of its functions and capabilities. Most modern products have a very wide range of options that allow you to create a high-quality and comfortable microclimate in the house.
Technology
Connection is made with the boiler and thermostat turned off. According to the instructions for both devices, the corresponding jumper is removed in the control board, and the thermostat is connected to the contacts..
Technologically, this process does not represent any complexity, but for an unprepared person who is afraid to get into the complex electronic stuffing of equipment, it may seem impracticable. In such cases, it is necessary to invite a specialist who can carry out a qualified installation and connection of the thermostat.
Usually work starts from the boiler:
- With the unit off, remove the protective cover to gain access to the control board.
- Remove the jumper on the corresponding contacts, according to the instructions.
- Attach the ends of the connecting wire to them.
- The wire is pulled to the place where the thermostat is installed and fixed on the wall.
- Connect the device itself, connect it to the power supply.
- They start and adjust the operating mode.
How to check the performance of the device
The performance check is carried out after starting the system and setting the boiler operating mode to maximum efficiency.
Then you need to wait for the temperature to rise to the most comfortable value and set it as the upper threshold.
Within an hour (sometimes it takes more time), the internal air temperature is monitored with a thermometer. The operating mode is considered normal if the device reacts to a temperature drop within 0.5-2 °.
Price range
The cost of a thermostat depends on its design and functionality. Conventional mechanical devices are relatively inexpensive - from 1000 rubles.
Electronic devices with the ability to program, remote control and other functions can cost up to 10,000 rubles and more. There are many price options, which allows you to choose an affordable device and get the ability to more accurately set the temperature in the house.
Optional accessories
Note! Most models are equipped with built-in electronics, control systems and a variety of sensors as standard. Installing additional accessories makes operation easier, more convenient and efficient.
Optional accessories open up a whole range of options for controlling your equipment:
- Temperature control according to the time of day and season.
- Setting the temperature in different rooms.
- Work in economy mode.
All this reduces gas consumption, which means that it makes the system energy efficient and its operation economical. Paradoxically, most consumers refuse to install additional equipment for reasons of economy. Of course, the installation of these devices will lead to an increase in the cost of the system. But on the other hand, it will save on heating bills.
The installation of additional devices pays off already in the first two heating seasons. So accessories for Baxi gas boilers are not only additional comfort, but also significant fuel savings.
Types of thermostats for gas boilers Baxi
Instruments for Baxi are thermostatscompatible with Italian brand gas boilers.
In terms of their functions, they do not differ from systems for other gas equipment. Typically, thermostats are distinguished by:
- place of installation;
- the principle of work;
- way of control.
At the place of installation, devices are divided into indoor and outdoor. Indoor rooms are used more often outdoor or outdoor, since they do not require protection from difficult weather conditions.
Street options are used in cases where the owner of the house seeks to make the equipment work as accurate and economical as possible. The combination is especially effective in such cases. room thermostat and outdoor sensorallowed by Baxi units.
According to the principle of operation, the thermostat can be mechanical or electronic. In the first case it is necessary to manually set the air temperature. In the second - a program is set according to which the boiler changes the intensity of work automatically.
The way to control a mechanical thermostat is to manually set the mode by turning the knob or pressing the buttons. The electronic or programmable version can be operated remotely. In this case, the sensor is located in any part of the room, and the control takes place remote control, computer or phone... In this case, contact with gas equipment remains wired.
Photo 1. Thermostat for room model QAA 55 wireless, with modulation, Italy.
What is a gas boiler clock?
The cycle of a gas boiler is the frequency of switching on for heating the heat carrier. If external control devices are not connected to the equipment, then the interval between the starts of the gas boiler can be no more than 10 minutes. The default interval is 3 minutes.
It is not recommended to turn on the equipment frequently. The most economical consumption will be with continuous operation of the gas boiler.If the equipment has been operating continuously for a long time, it means that a mode has been set in which heat losses in the house are compensated while maintaining a suitable temperature of the heat carrier.
Residents of small apartments often face the problem of high gas consumption. This is due to the fact that the equipment was designed for heating and water heating, therefore it has a high power.
Different models of Baxi gas boilers differ in the numbers of configuration parameters, so you need to study the instructions before setting up the equipment.
