I have an old-style Potterton central heating timer (i.e. with the manual slide-along switch type thing, and clock dial). But it seems to be broken.
The clock moves round until it gets to the time that the heating is set to come on, and seems to jam there, therefore it is not turning on by itself.
Would I be able to fix/replace the timer by myself, or would it require a heating engineer, and if it needs replaced, do I need to get the same type of timer that I currently have, or could I buy a newer digital model?
Our boiler burns Kerosene.
2007-03-26 11:21:20 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Miss Inquisitive♥ 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
going on the information supplied this type of timer can be replaced.the potterton range of timers are still available and can be bought from most plumb centre outlets.if your timr is not available any more it can also be replaced with any mechanical or digital clock available.all you have to do is follow the schematics (all timers have these on the back of the unit) some are hard to follow but can be done.most potterton models have two screws which removes the unit from the backplate(switch of electrics that feed it) and then replace like for like. this does not require a heating engineer to carry out the task and be done by a keen enthiusiast an electician or general plumber.clock should cost around £30 and labour round about the same
2007-03-27 12:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by BRIAN B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Central Heating Timer Problems
2016-11-18 04:41:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a timer to suit the boiler but you should be able to get a more modern version. If you need anyone it will be an electrician. The timer is effectivly just a couple of switches and a mechanical clock. The newer digital versions do the same thing its just how they interface with the boiler. You will get a schematic with the new timer so if you are electrically minded at all it will be a doddle.
2007-03-26 11:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can replace it for a similar model, however, be careful when taking the advice of some of the answers here, the connections on the back of the time clock are irrelevant it's the switching inside the programmer that is essential.
The programmer will have a model number on it, contact a plumbers merchants or electrical wholesalers with the model number and they will be able to advise on the replacement.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-27 01:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a newer digital model and probably fix it yourself. All that the thermostat and timer do is close a contact and tell the furnace to turn itself on. The furnace really doesn't care what sort of device is controlling it. You could stand there yourself and short the two wires together and the furnace wouldn't care.
2007-03-26 11:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by don n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sound like it is knackered to me. I have a similar one that is hanging in there at the Mo. i had a lookat them in B&Q and it looks like you can replace some by yourself. My timer can slide off, when you grab it firmly i should slide up and come away from it conectors (don't force it though). Thenyou can take thisto the shop and compare the conection on the back. Otherwise you will need an engineer or electrician to fit it.
2007-03-26 11:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by Bruce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy fix. Buy a new thermostat with the cool new fieatures that lets you set a time for on and off. It will save you from having to swtch it on and off and uneeded energy use. it will pay for itself in the long run. Just two wires and then enjoy the convenience of setting it once in a while depending on the season. For your safety always make sure you have the power off at the cicuit breaker. You will be so proud of yourself for handling the problem.
2007-03-26 11:36:00 · answer #7 · answered by Julio S58 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The connections on the rear of the unit should be standard and as a result it will be fairly straight forward to change over to a digital timer. Remove the old unit and take to to your local plumbing centre and they will be able to advice you of the options.
2007-03-26 13:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could fix it your self see readers digest diy manual page372 (find book at woodies diy) and yes you could replace with newer digital model.
2007-03-26 11:52:13 · answer #9 · answered by derek g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without seeing this....hard to be sure. Get any information you can from your current timer, make...model....etc.
have a look here.....even touch screen!!!!!
http://www.eci.siemens.com/cda/siecom/United_Kingdom/e-SBT/Internet/WORKAREA/esbt_uk1/templatedata/English/file/binary/Room%20thermostats_1000000067100.pdf
I have used siemens technical, they are great guys.
2007-03-26 22:21:10 · answer #10 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋