I have something like 20 radiators in total, once I include hallways and utility rooms, etc. More than Evohome easily supports and more than I would care to spend on smart TRVs anyway. I have a single heating zone currently.
It strikes me not every room really needs a smart controller, some areas are just fine with traditional timer control and traditional TRVs. Does anyone know if the Honeywell system will allow this sort of hybrid setup? My concern is that the hub will only instruct the boiler to come on if at least one smart TRV is demanding heat. Or can the hub also be instructed to come on in timed zones regardless of the smart TRVs?
I suppose in reality it's a bit unlikely I would want heat in the non-smart areas when no smart zones are 'on' though? So maybe I could set up smart zones in the rooms/areas that are more 'fickle' in terms of heating use? For instance the hallways could get heating whenever the heating is on and thus stick with traditional TRVs.
Anyone have more knowledge on what the system allows, or tips, or stories of similar setups?
It strikes me not every room really needs a smart controller, some areas are just fine with traditional timer control and traditional TRVs. Does anyone know if the Honeywell system will allow this sort of hybrid setup? My concern is that the hub will only instruct the boiler to come on if at least one smart TRV is demanding heat. Or can the hub also be instructed to come on in timed zones regardless of the smart TRVs?
I suppose in reality it's a bit unlikely I would want heat in the non-smart areas when no smart zones are 'on' though? So maybe I could set up smart zones in the rooms/areas that are more 'fickle' in terms of heating use? For instance the hallways could get heating whenever the heating is on and thus stick with traditional TRVs.
Anyone have more knowledge on what the system allows, or tips, or stories of similar setups?
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