Smart thermostat
Guide to Controls (BG 83/2023) written by John Marrow and published by BSRIA in June 2023, defines a thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) as: ‘An independent temperature switching device which provides users with control of temperature in a room heated by a radiator.’
It states in relation to smart thermostats: ‘It’s now possible to replace traditional thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) with smart TRVs which can be integrated into a complete system. Hence individual room temperatures can be set depending on their function and indeed when they are to be occupied. Using application programs or preset routines, the user can remotely switch on or switch off their heating. Using routines, they can pre-program parameters to align with occupancy times. In addition, if large temperature changes are sensed in a short space of time, for example when a window is opened, then the device may also be able to shut off the heating valve. Also, rooms can use optimisation algorithms which include the ability to self-learn how the space reacts to temperature, hence giving additional cost savings based on occupancy times.’
--BSRIA
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