10 best thermostats

The heating or air conditioning system is not able to maintain a stable surface or space temperature by itself. To do this, use a special device - a thermostat, the principle of action of which is to compare the actual temperature with the set temperature and, depending on the nature of the measurements, to apply or turn off the system power. The scope of application of thermostats is extremely wide: from the control of domestic air conditioning and underfloor heating to controlling the heating of an incubator or soil in an industrial greenhouse. To choose the right device, it is necessary to decide on the optimal design, and to facilitate the task, we suggest to get acquainted with the rating of the best thermostats, which during operation showed the highest efficiency and reliability.

The best thermostats for integrated climate systems

Not all IR heaters and radiators are equipped with built-in thermostats, and manufacturers offer to install them separately. The advantage of this solution is the economic benefit and ease of management: several convectors can be connected to one independent regulator with a large LCD screen and a mass of functions, which is more appropriate to purchase a whole range of heaters with built-in thermostats of limited functionality.

3 Salus Controls RT10

Electronic thermostat RT10 can be used in floor, convection and radiator heating systems. The model is presented in 2 versions with the ability to connect to the mains 230V or 24V. Thanks to a special algorithm for controlling temperature and time parameters, heating control is carried out in the most efficient way. Thereby tangible energy savings are achieved - 30%.

The thermostat has several important functions that allow you to safely operate and create a comfortable environment with minimal effort:

• thermal valve protection VP - once a week; the control device starts the valve even during the period when the heating is off;
• Pulse-Width-Modulation function - solves the problem of overheating of the heated floor with the thermal valve turned off by controlling the time, frequency of opening and closing of servomotors as the surface heats up;
• Night Set Back function - provides temperature reduction by 4 ° without the need for manual adjustment of the thermostat.

The manufacturer recommends installation by a qualified wizard, who will set the necessary settings by switching the positions of the clamps at the switch.Further adjustment is performed by the illuminated lever.

2 Ballu bmt-2

The Ballu Bmt-2 temperature regulator with a built-in sensor is suitable for any single-phase IR heaters. The range of temperature measurements varies within the room indices of +10 ... + 30 ° C, there is also an anti-freezing function, which, if activated, will constantly support 5‒7 ° in the room. As a result, the device can be applied with equal success in rooms with both permanent and temporary stay of people without having to dismantle for the winter period.

Users praise the controller for the ease of self-installation, decent performance switching power (max 3.5 kW) and an attractive design in a cream color. The accuracy of the response is repeatedly confirmed: as soon as the temperature deviates by 2‒3 ° from the required one, the relay is activated and, accordingly, the heater is turned on or off. Conveniently, the thermostat is equipped with an on indicator in the form of a green LED. The design is the simplest, no frills like a programmer or a Wi-Fi module is provided, but the price is reasonable.

1 Valtec VT.AC709.0

Unlike conventional thermostats, the VT.AC709.0 model is equipped with a timer with which users can set the periods for which certain temperature regimes will work. The chronothermostat can be used to regulate the underfloor heating and radiator heating of an apartment, as well as to control boilers, pumps and fans within passport settings. Thermoregulation is carried out according to the testimony of two sensors - built-in and remote, both individually and simultaneously.

Among the available electronic device functions are daily and weekly programming with a breakdown of days for 6 time periods, overheating and freezing protection, hysteresis setting, measurement calibration and error compensation taking into account location, indication on a multi-line display of operating mode, time and temperature, and lock settings from outside interference. The average service life specified by the manufacturer is 15 years, and the warranty period is 7 years.

The best thermostats for underfloor heating

In addition to the heating element - film, cable or mat, an important component of the electric heating type "warm floor" is the thermostat. The most affordable and simple - electromechanical thermostats, which are usually placed in small rooms. Devices with electronic control are more convenient to use, while remote-controlled programmers allow saving maximum energy.

4 Electrolux Thermotronic Touch

The LCD touch screen of the programmable thermostat shows the ambient temperature, the current time and the status of the heating system. The menu provides for quick and easy installation of 6 daily temperature settings for each day of the week. The screen has a nice backlight and is protected by blocking from accidental touch.

The basic package includes an external sensor (internal built into the case) and a removable ivory bezel. For a separate surcharge, you can purchase a panel of a different color - metallic or black. The operating range of the thermostat is from +5 to +90 ° С, measurements are performed with an accuracy of ± 0.5 °. In general, the owners leave positive feedback on the quality and reliability of the programmer, but note the need to expand the range of functions.

3 SpyHeat SDF-419B

SpyHeat is a well-known Russian manufacturer of climate control equipment, the product range of which is often used in professional construction. So, if earlier the SDF-418 thermostat was used as part of the heating systems, then from February 2018 the builders massively switched to the SDF-419B. The updated model has received a more susceptible sensor, a power supply unit that is resistant to voltage drops, as well as a new computing platform based on a high-speed processor with a clock frequency of 48 MHz and a 30-year lifespan.

The device is installed in a podrozetnik with a diameter of 60 mm, while the complete decorative frame can be replaced with any frame from the Valena series by the famous French company Legrand. Measurements are performed by an external sensor, the length of the wire to which is 2.5 m, but can be increased to 30 m. In addition to the standard functions, the device is equipped with an additional - correction of the sensor readings, taking into account its mounting location.

2 Thermolux MCS-350

The MCS-350 thermostat is most in demand in water and electric floor heating systems, and it is possible to connect up to 32 units to a single home network at the same time. It is provided that they can be integrated into the “smart home” system and manage settings via the LCD touch screen or a free app on a regular smartphone via Wi-Fi.

The model controls the temperature based on the readings of 2 complete sensors, it is also able to interact with sensors from other manufacturers. Measurements are made with high accuracy, but even higher efficiency (according to technical data, up to 75%) of energy consumption is achieved by individually programming the schedule of the heating system for the whole week. In order to optimize energy consumption, its value is transferred to the user account so that it can track statistics and adjust settings accordingly.

1 DEVIreg Smart

DEVI Electric Heating appeared more than 75 years ago and has become a world leader in the market of floor heating systems. Its products are renowned for uncompromising quality, and DEVIreg Smart room thermo controllers are no exception. They are notable not only for their attractive Scandinavian-style design, but also for a number of unique functions of controlling electric heating from a distance through the DEVIsmart ™ App mobile app.

For example, one smart controller can connect to 10 gadgets, and at the same time 2 devices can be in contact with it. Thanks to customizable modes like “On a trip” or “Home,” the device helps to adjust the heating program to your own schedule and reduce electricity costs. The control menu is intuitive, so even an inexperienced user will not be able to plan a schedule. However, if he has any questions, the manufacturer’s official website has training courses and contacts for their quickest clarification.

The best thermostats for incubator

Especially strict control of temperatures is important for the life support of embryos - both overheating and overcooling are dangerous. Today, there is a fairly large range of devices capable of regulating the climate in the incubator, and we tried to choose those that, with proper installation and operation, are guaranteed to increase hatchability.

3 Cinderella

The Russian manufacturer Olsa-Service has been producing 12 models of household incubators since 1998 and has managed to patent several original developments in this industry. The design of incubation chambers has an electronic thermostat-hygrometer with a remote sensor on a 50-meter-long wire. It can be purchased separately to replace the standard element that has failed.

Here, the temperature threshold is set within 32‒42 ° ± 0.1 (!) By turning the knob on the case. During the heating of the incubator chamber, a green light signal is given, and when the desired temperature is reached, the thermostat turns off the heater and the indicator goes out. Next, the controller goes into a pulse mode, eliminating sudden temperature drops, which are detrimental to the incubation process.

2 Layer

The digital thermostat is designed to maintain a temperature in the range of 33 to 45 ° ± 0.5 ° in household incubators "Laying". In addition, due to the built-in hygrometer, the model performs humidity control once a minute and displays the data alternately with the temperature. Conveniently, the device is equipped with additional terminals for connecting the battery and an automatic switch from 220V to 12V.

In addition to thermoregulation itself, the device is responsible for controlling the block of automatic egg rotation, thereby reducing the human factor. Functionality and minimal cost makes the device popular among farmers and owners of poultry farms, which is why it is quite difficult to find it in the free market.

1 Terneo eg

In the DS Electronics catalog, there are more than 50 products for floor heating systems, snow melting, ventilation, etc. Our attention was attracted by a thermostat specially designed for the stable maintenance of heat inside incubators, and therefore takes into account all the nuances of operation. The device is capable of self-learning, that is, taking into account the characteristics of the incubation chamber in order to reproduce conditions close to the natural incubation of eggs.

In case of a dangerous temperature deviation, the thermostat will give a sound signal, the mode of which can be turned off if necessary, leaving only an indication with light. In addition, there is a lock button from unwanted pressing and protection mechanism from overheating. If the case inside heats up to 80 °, the device will go into emergency mode (the display will show “PRG”), and the load will be turned off.

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