Electrical Contracting News (ECN) October 2017 | Page 60
SPECIAL
FEATURE
HVAC
‘Research
has shown
that smart
energy is
the number
one key
driver for the
connected
home.’
With a wide range of devices available
on the market, selecting the right
solution for the customers can seem
like a daunting task, but there are a few
things that should be kept in mind when
choosing specifi c products.
Selecting a wireless smart control
system means that controls can be
retrofi tted quickly and easily, enabling
electricians to offer smart yet simple
upgrades to customers.
Many systems come with industry
standard UK wallplates allowing
installers to simply switch a traditional
thermostat for a smart one, and the old
TRV can be easily removed and the new
one screwed on with adaptors allowing
for most installations.
Although there are highly advanced
and complex systems available, the
installation of these products often
involves a lot of tricky wiring and
commissioning, which means the job
will take a lot longer than if you opt for a
smart, yet simple wireless system.
It’s also wise to go with a
manufacturer that you know and trust
– and one that really understands UK
heating systems, controls, and the needs
of the customer. Manufacturers such as
Drayton have developed systems so they
are more reliable than ever, minimising
the risk of call backs.
Wising up
With this in mind, Drayton has developed
WISER, a collection of smart controls
featuring smart radiator thermostats. The
WISER system includes four key components;
the Heat Hub, the room thermostat, the
radiator thermostat and the app.
WISER offers a simple user interface,
allowing multiple users to easily control
heating across a number of rooms in a home,
wherever they are, with the use of an app.
This offers electrical engineers a fl exible
approach to smart heating with the option
of individual control in up to 16 rooms.
Now is the time for electrical engineers
to take advantage of the growing
demand for enhanced systems that offer
personalised room temperature control.
With easy to use, easy to install systems
readily available, it’s a no brainer.
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