I would like to replace my ancient Honeywell mechanical thermostat with a Honeywell T3R PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT

I have three wires in the old thermostat. Please see the first three photos.

1 Red
3 Yellow
2 Blue

are these

1 Live
3 Live return (Switched)
2 Neutral

Could I configure it as in the combi boiler option with a separate power supply and connect Red to A and Yellow to B as the Red wire is not always live and Blue terminated/Isolated (Not used)

or

Option 1 and leave the controller, which is a Seimens RWB29 heating on constant and control it from the T3R

Red to L and L linked to A
Yellow to B
Blue terminated/Isolated (Not used)


Many thanks for your time
 

Attachments

  • Old Thermostat Diagram.PNG
    Old Thermostat Diagram.PNG
    940.1 KB · Views: 107
  • 20221213_215231.jpg
    20221213_215231.jpg
    248.3 KB · Views: 61
  • 20221213_215143.jpg
    20221213_215143.jpg
    245.4 KB · Views: 68
  • New Thermostat.PNG
    New Thermostat.PNG
    88.7 KB · Views: 111
are these

1 Live
3 Live return (Switched)
2 Neutral

Yes, that seems correct.

Could I configure it as in the combi boiler option with a separate power supply and connect Red to A and Yellow to B as the Red wire is not always live and Blue terminated/Isolated (Not used)

That would work. But be sure to put a notice that the relay unit is powered from two separate supplies, both of which must be isolated before undertaking any work. TBH this would be a bit of an odd setup though, in a nornal domestic installation.

Option 1 and leave the controller, which is a Seimens RWB29 heating on constant and control it from the T3R

Red to L and L linked to A
Yellow to B

So far so good but the neutral would still need to be connected to power the T3R.

Can you access the wiring centre, or the connections at the programmer, to reconnect the red as a permanent feed independent of the programmer?
 

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Green 2 Go Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses Heating 2 Go
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Advert

Daily, weekly or monthly email

Thread starter

Joined
Location
Norwich
If you're a qualified, trainee, or retired electrician - Which country is it that your work will be / is / was aimed at?
United Kingdom
What type of forum member are you?
DIY or Homeowner (Perhaps seeking pro advice, or an electrician)

Thread Information

Title
Replace my ancient Honeywell mechanical thermostat with a Honeywell T3R
Prefix
N/A
Forum
UK Electrical Forum
Start date
Last reply date
Replies
1
Unsolved
--

Advert

Thread statistics

Created
Peejay,
Last reply from
Lucien Nunes,
Replies
1
Views
3,543

Advert

Back
Top