What's new from Horstmann Controls?

The Horstmann 'Electrisaver' time switch is an easy-to-use, energy and cost saving device for use where appliances may get left on or forgotten.

Electrisaver is a push button electronic timer for short term power boosting. It has a 3kW load switching capability which makes it ideal for equipment such as panel heaters, immersion heaters, heated towel rails and oil filled radiators.

Now, there is a new model - the E246 - which offers extended timings up to a maximum of 6 hours.

It offers an alternative to the Model E15 which offers 15, 30 or 60 minute time period options or the Model E30 which has 30, 60 and 120 minute durations.

The upgraded Electronic 7 series 3 immersion heater control has full BEAB certification and offers a range of features such as total compatibility with all utility tariffs without the restriction of tariff menus. Off peak settings are programmed using simple step-by-step on screen programming and coupled with its plug-in and replace installation, earlier models can be quickly upgraded with minimal cost and disruption. There is no need to change the wiring or wall mounted back box.

LANDLORDS!!

ServicePlus service interval programmers have proved very popular with residential property landlords, ensuring full compliance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and with Part L of the Building Regulations. To comply with mandatory annual servicing requirements, the control automatically shuts down the central heating or hot water system once the boiler service period is overdue.

However, a new feature to the programmer permits only partial shutdown of the system, enabling a 15 minute period of water and central heating every hour but never consecutively from one hour to the next.

The installer still has the option to set the Service Plus so that a full shutdown can occur after a 28 day 'service overdue' warning period. But, if programmed on installation, the 15 minute 'On' period option will reduce the effectiveness of the heating system so that it becomes uncomfortable for the occupier without it providing no heat at all.

This should have the effect of encouraging the householder to call the service engineer to check/service the boiler.