C-bus Installation
Hi Everyone, I have embarked on my own self build and would like to put a simple cbus system in. I am a trained installer and qualified electrician so installation and design are not an issue but the...
View ArticleZ-wave based home automation solution
Greetings, I heard abit about smart homes recently and I found something pretty interesting called Z-wave, I was wondering about if anyone had any of their own personal experiences to share? I was also...
View ArticleGetting started with Home Automation - where to begin?
Hi there, I have been reading a lot about the various ways and systems available for settings up an "automated home" however the more reading I do the more the confusion grows. Basically what I'm...
View ArticleQuick question - heater control
Hi All, First post, and I am new to home automation, so please be gentle. I took the plunge yesterday and ordered a tado kit to control my central heating and hot water as a first toe dipped into HA....
View ArticleNew heating and MHRV control system - advice & recommendations needed
Hello guys/gals, Its my first time posting in here, came across this forum when searching for the room humidity and temp sensors. I am renovating a cottage that means I can install a wired system...
View ArticleDFP panels intercom stuck in broadcast receive?
Hi All, Have 9 DFP panels, and I've just noticed (remotely) that 3 of them are in Broadcast Rx mode, the remaining in Mode: ShutDown. As they're only configured for use as Hands free + Broadcast, or...
View ArticleHoneywell HR80 not binding to Hometronic HCM 200D
Hoping someone will be able to help. I have a Honeywell Hometronic system installed in my house with a Hometronic Manager HCM 200D controlling everything, 16 rooms with 23 Honeywell HR80s on the...
View ArticleCortex fan
I’ve just noticed the new fan object in Cortex – its really neat and makes it much simpler to set-up a fan with as many control options as wanted. That in turn made me reflect than I remain a fan (!)...
View ArticleLogic Objects
I've reassigned a QRH relay recently which I'd previously set-up as a boiler object. As the heating controls I use don't require a boiler relay to fire the boiler, I wanted to create a logical boiler...
View ArticleNew evohome shipped - getting it tomorrow
Well thanks to plumbarena.co.uk I've just received notification that my new evohome controller and internet gateway has been shipped and I should get it tomorrow. Anyone got theirs so far ?
View ArticleHeated towel rail, hot water (not electric), what kind of object to add?
Hi All, We've a heated hot water towel rail (powered by a pump which gets activated to pump hot water through). Should the relay [switching the pump] get added as an electrical load relay or zone...
View ArticleNew evohome configuration questions
Hi, I am hoping some kind person who has already received their new evohome or has been trained on installation might help with these questions since I can't find a pdf online of the installation...
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Changing thermostat to heating controller advice pls
Hi, I'm no plumbing expert but i need to replace the thermostat with a controller so we can manage the heating better. The thermostat is quite old as far as i can tell, the boiler we have is a ariston...
View ArticleNewbie needing some advice on a setup
Hi all, New member here, but have a interest in setting my home heating to be more controlable At the moment i have a old vaillant turbomax boiler, with built in time clock, that is about as far as...
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Correct adaptor for his valve for HC80 ?
Hi there, I've tried the Danfoss RA adaptor for this valve and the HC80's don't seem to full close on it. any ideas how to fit onto these ? Also, the plastic adaptor sits slightly proud of the bottom...
View ArticleLocking DFP buttons using password object
Hi all, I was wondering if it would be possible to lock out all the DFP buttons using the password object so that they can only be accessed/ used if the correct password is entered? Alternatively have...
View ArticleYou know when Cortex is part of the family when ...
... Your wife says "we can move house but Cortex has to come with us". (And I'm not the one who was considering moving in the 1st place!!!) I don't think you can get much more of an endorsement for...
View ArticleHow important is thermostat location?
I am trying to improve the heating control in a small property, I have Heatmiser but the thermostat is on the landing behind a fire door. This often means the other rooms end up too hot or cold. I plan...
View ArticleController for vertical blinds?
Hi, I am just about to setup a Z Wave system and I am struggling to find a controller for vertical blinds that can open/close and twist. Is their one or do I need to make my own?
View ArticlePulse counting inputs
I am planning to connect both gas and electricity meters to Cortex and have been looking at which modules have spare inputs that I can use. I have an external LTS-001 and a PLT-001 on the first floor...
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