RT300rf digital radio frequency thermostat with large backlit LCD display. Can be used for volt free and 230v applications.Stylish casing and desk stand. Frequency 868MHz (30m range).5/2 or 7 day programming flexibility.
Box Contains
1 x Thermostat
1 x receiver
1 x batteries
1 x table stand
1 x fixing screws
All comments (40)
mike_c
2 Dec 15#1
Normally around £32 for the thermostat alone so great deal with receiver
COLD I HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS SYSTEM CHEAP. VERY COMPLEX AND NOT RELIABLE AVOID LIKE PLAGUE.... I NOW SWITCHED TO ANOTHER SYSTEM
Bear Bargains to BigBen75020
12 Dec 15#25
When you've calmed down can you help us by letting us know which system you switched to.
davidmbell to BigBen75020
12 Dec 15#27
Do you mind me asking what went wrong with yours as I think mine is playing up
sempy
2 Dec 15#5
I have this unit and it works really well. Only tip I can give is change a few of the DIP switches on both the thermo and the receiver before you install.as this will make sure your unit does't clash with any others. :wink:
srp111
2 Dec 15#6
very good system had it in place for a couple of years, never had any problems, always worked as it should.
bargain at this price
wellhellothere
2 Dec 15#8
Had this for nearly 2 years, would highly recommend.
pablom83
2 Dec 15#9
is it worth replacing Honeywell T6360B1028 Room Thermostat with this one? I'm not sure about easiness of wiring salus rt500rf instead of Honeywell T6360B1028 Room Thermostat
darrenrapley
2 Dec 15#10
I am not disputing that others get on fine with this but I have it at the moment and am waiting for a good nest deal to swap.
Complex to programme and even then it seems to fire up the boiler when it shouldn't. (Last night i had it set for 19degrees and even when it was showing the temp to be 21, it was still telling the boiler to keep on.
Will not vote either way.
pluves1 to darrenrapley
2 Dec 151#15
Could be wired incorrectly. These work fine if wired correctly and you shouldn't have the issues that you do.
Haven't voted as this is about the right price for this unit. It can be had on that well known auction site for £32.88 including postage at the moment from more than one seller.
MrWani
2 Dec 151#11
Another random HUKD purchase... thanks op, I hope these are easy to fit.
wondernokia
2 Dec 15#12
other seller for 32.50
timetosurf
2 Dec 151#14
also this is cheaper than trade prices in the merchants. i have installed loads of these and have never been let down by any of them
timetosurf
2 Dec 15#16
plus the transmitter need power 2 extra wires not three as these dont need earthing
dcb01
2 Dec 15#17
Agree with darrenrapley. I too thought this was a straight forward prog/stat but found the hardest bit being to make any sense of the setting up. Had to do a search on diynot to find someone who could throw light on how to make any sense of it(why re invent the wheel springs to mind). Looks clean and easy but very deceiving :disappointed: voted hot for price
pluves1
2 Dec 15#18
Get a professional to wire it in and then sit back.
Graham1979
2 Dec 15#19
Like many I have this little system and like using it. Put the heating on without getting out of bed.
LPKLPKLPK
3 Dec 15#20
Image and description is for the IT300 NOT IT500. (totally different) Worth getting it clarified before ordering. However if it is the IT500 at this price then it's a great deal, I have one great bit of kit no issues control heating from phone etc
pluves1 to LPKLPKLPK
4 Dec 15#21
This deal is for the RT500RF although it does state RT300RF in parts of the description. This cannot be controlled via your phone unlike the iT500 which you mention for some unknown reason.
LPKLPKLPK
5 Dec 151#22
Sorry my bad. Honest mistake, I saw 500 in title and 300 in description and thought it was an error. It500 which I mention again for another unknown reason is a great bit of kit. You can calm down now.
dcb01
7 Dec 15#23
Sorry I don't agree. It's not a issue of connectivity , it's a issue of user being friendly and straight forward to program (all of which it's not )
sshooie
12 Dec 15#24
I fitted one of these @ work last year, been faultless.
Heat added
ukfix
12 Dec 15#26
I've had one of these break within a year and a different Salus model break in a few months, I wouldn't buy one again and I know plenty of plumbers that say they are rubbish too....
dAAn11
12 Dec 15#28
great find. heat added. . :sunglasses:
cjb1971
12 Dec 15#29
I get called out to loads and loads of salus controls that have gone faulty.
You get what you pay for, go Honeywell, much better quality
BINALSEJ
12 Dec 15#30
I have same and its works.
TN567
12 Dec 15#31
Im in the negative camp. Ended up ripping mine off the wall ( obviously after having it disconnected by my plumber ) tried all different wireless combos, just seemed to stay on when in the off zone or ask for heat when above the set temp
That was rt300
true_devil to TN567
12 Dec 15#34
Go for a delta dore 137. Won't have any issues and brilliant device 5 year warranty
Veitas200700
12 Dec 15#32
can this also control a hot water tank?
true_devil
12 Dec 15#33
Veitas200700 you want a delta dore 827. Does hot water and heating. Salus has way too many issues.
Gavin01
12 Dec 15#35
all.I want is a accurate thermostat for my boiler.have to.turn.it.to.like 25 for.it to click on
j1mm
12 Dec 15#36
Cheap and nasty..go for a Hive instead.
samkiani
13 Dec 15#37
Can a fellow HUKD member help pls...we've got a Eco tec 838 valiant boiler in our new house without a controller and we've no idea what to get. There seems to be some knowledge on this thread, do we go for something like this salus but wireless, Honeywell all the way? Or vailants own wireless one that's £150? I've heard a lot about the Nest 2 and Hive (very catchy jingle) would one of those negate the need for this kind of thermostat? I'd really appreciate some unbiased up to date advice.
umar88 to samkiani
13 Dec 15#38
Ive got ecotec plus 831 and have this programer/thermostat. It's cheap and does the job perfectly fine.
If setup properly it will do the job as good as any other.
Honeywell is good make generally but with their thermostats reviews are bit mixed as reliability has been issue with some models.
In terms of hive or nest I don't have one myself but only extra functions they have are wirelessly controllable from your phone and the fact they turn heating off if you not home.
If I had budget of £100 plus I would have gone for vaillant weather compensator as it fine tunes your heating by maximising economy and comfort and it can be fixed in the boiler. It also has timer.
Check the link for more info. https://www.mrcentralheating.co.uk/vaillant-vrc470f-wireless-digital-weather-compensator?___store=default&gclid=CI_UqIXI2ckCFUFsGwodG5MAsw#
samkiani
14 Dec 15#39
Thanks Umar, i hadn't even considered the weather compensator. It s either that or the hive, I appreciate the sincere advice.
samkiani
14 Dec 15#40
And thanks OP it was a very relevant posting for me and hopefully a hot deal for fellow HUKD'ers.
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Product Description
RT300rf digital radio frequency thermostat with large backlit LCD display. Can be used for volt free and 230v applications.Stylish casing and desk stand. Frequency 868MHz (30m range).5/2 or 7 day programming flexibility.
Box Contains
1 x Thermostat
1 x receiver
1 x batteries
1 x table stand
1 x fixing screws
All comments (40)
£32.50 here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003ERP1LE/ref=ox_sc_imb_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A39GT7VLK6A0T3
bargain at this price
Complex to programme and even then it seems to fire up the boiler when it shouldn't. (Last night i had it set for 19degrees and even when it was showing the temp to be 21, it was still telling the boiler to keep on.
Will not vote either way.
Haven't voted as this is about the right price for this unit. It can be had on that well known auction site for £32.88 including postage at the moment from more than one seller.
Heat added
You get what you pay for, go Honeywell, much better quality
That was rt300
If setup properly it will do the job as good as any other.
Honeywell is good make generally but with their thermostats reviews are bit mixed as reliability has been issue with some models.
In terms of hive or nest I don't have one myself but only extra functions they have are wirelessly controllable from your phone and the fact they turn heating off if you not home.
If I had budget of £100 plus I would have gone for vaillant weather compensator as it fine tunes your heating by maximising economy and comfort and it can be fixed in the boiler. It also has timer.
Check the link for more info.
https://www.mrcentralheating.co.uk/vaillant-vrc470f-wireless-digital-weather-compensator?___store=default&gclid=CI_UqIXI2ckCFUFsGwodG5MAsw#