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Designs on better heating control


Timeguard’snew Programastat+ range of wall-mounted thermostats and multi-channel heating controllers for 2018 delivers premium looks and premium performance without premium pricing.


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n these days of ‘smart homes’, people care about the looks of what is fitted on their walls and it’s not just the high-end


devices that they have high expectation of. Even the humble wall switch or socket has had to up its game in the design stakes, and heating controls, which are typically installed in plain view, have been in the spotlight. If it looks better than what the installer has


replaced, they will be happier when the job is done. However, it’s still performance that really matters if they are going to stay happy. So Timeguard is continually finding ways to


bring affordable heating control design and performance bang up to date. The Programastat+ range ticks all the boxes on design and looks. Even better, new and improved components combine to deliver more accurate, responsive and reliable control, ensuring that the new ’stats and controllers work alongside the modulating design of modern boilers to deliver comfort and energy efficiency for homeowners. The thermostats and programmers that are


sold over most wholesale counters are pretty smart these days They can do a good job of providing sophisticated levels of control and economy. They are good wholesale business – even better if you can offer something with an extra edge over the ordinary. This season, that’s Timeguard Programastat+.


WiFi option


Headlining the new range is a WiFi wall thermostat that simply replaces existing 2 or 3


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With 1, 2, 3 or 4 channel programmable controllers, homes of any size can be managed, and you can add smart zoned control inexpensively.


wire installations. The stand-out design feature is the subtle white neon temperature indicator that puts these devices on a level with the most-expensive designer wiring accessories for looks. Will they work? Well, Timeguard has a great track record with its WiFi- controlled fused spur timers, so the answer is an unequivocal yes.


Focus on economy water heating With the Economy 7 model, Timeguard makes it easier than ever to take advantage of off-peak power with a new 3kW timer that is


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The stand-out design feature of the new Programastat+ range is the subtle white neon temperature indicator.


Headlining the new range is a WiFi wall thermostat that simply replaces existing 2 or 3 wire installations – pictured here is the WiFi receiver.


interchangeable with Sangamo and Horstmann. It has pre-selected timing options to get you up and running quickly, but these are manually adjustable to suit any overnight plan. In fact, users may never need to make adjustments, because on-demand push- button boost options are built in to give them 30 minutes, 1-hour or 2-hours extra power. A countdown display ensures that occupiers know what the water heating status is at any time and that they are in control.


Covering all the bases The comprehensive range has an easily-fitted solution for virtually any domestic heating control scenario. With 1, 2, 3 or 4 channel programmable controllers, homes of any size can be managed, and you can add smart zoned control inexpensively.


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