Electrical Contracting News (ECN) June 2016 | Page 47

RENEWABLES & SUSTAINABILITY

SPECIAL FEATURE

CREATE AND CONTROL
With demand side reduction becoming even more of a priority for
government, smart heating controls are coming to the fore. Particularly
impactful are smart, multi-zoned heating controls like the evohome from
Honeywell.
First launched in 2012 and with a colour screen version made available in
2014, the third generation of the evohome features Wi-Fi onboard, further
simplifying the creation and control of heating zones in domestic properties.
With the ability to programme up to 12 heating zones, the evohome has
built a reputation for ease of use and reliability. evohome can be managed
using a smartphone or tablet, enabling consumers to take better control of
their heating for greater comfort and efficiency.
This smart control is suitable for any wet hydronic system, with
accessories sold to control underfloor heating, hot water and an
OpenTherm wireless relay box, providing an additional level of control for
compatible boilers.
Another benefit of this smart heating control is that under the new EU
Energy related Products (ErP) directive, an evohome system has a class VIII
five per cent ERP effici