10 best thermostats

The RT10 electronic thermostat can be used in underfloor, 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 is controlled in the most efficient way. This results in significant energy savings of up to 30%.

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

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

The manufacturer recommends that the installation be carried out by a qualified craftsman who will set the necessary settings by switching the positions of the clamps at the switch. Further adjustment is carried out by the illuminated lever.

The temperature controller Ballu Bmt-2 with built-in sensor is suitable for any single-phase infrared heaters. The temperature measurement range ranges from +10...+30 °C to room values, there is also an anti-freeze function, when activated, the room will be constantly maintained at 5‒7°. As a result, the device can be used with equal success in rooms with both permanent and temporary stay of people without the need for dismantling for the winter period.

Users praise the controller for ease of self-installation, decent switching power (max 3.5 kW) and attractive design in 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.It is convenient that the thermostat is equipped with an on-state indicator in the form of a green LED. The design is the simplest, no frills like a programmer or a Wi-Fi module are provided, but the price is affordable.

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

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

The touch LCD display of the programmable thermostat shows the ambient temperature, the current time and the status of the heating system. The menu provides for a simple and quick setting of 6 temperature daily modes for each day of the week. The screen has a pleasant backlight and is protected by a lock from accidental touch.

The basic package includes an external sensor (internal built into the case) and a removable ivory front panel. 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 carried out with an accuracy of ±0.5 °. In general, the owners leave positive feedback about the quality and reliability of the programmer, but note the need to expand the feature set.

SpyHeat is a well-known Russian manufacturer of climatic equipment, the range of which is often used in professional construction. So, if earlier the SDF-418 thermostat was used as part of heating systems, then since February 2018, builders have massively switched to SDF-419B.The updated model received a more sensitive sensor, a voltage-resistant power supply, as well as a new computing platform based on a high-speed processor with a clock speed of 48 MHz and a 30-year service life.

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

The MCS-350 thermostat is most in demand in water and electrical underfloor heating systems, and it is possible to connect up to 32 units to a single home network at the same time. It is envisaged that they can be integrated into the smart home system and controlled through the LCD touch screen or a free application on a regular smartphone via a Wi-Fi network.

The model controls the temperature based on the readings of 2 complete sensors, and 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 costs is achieved by individual programming of the heating system operation schedule for the whole week. In order to optimize power consumption, its value is transferred to the user account so that he can track the statistics and change the settings accordingly.

DEVI Electric Heating has been around for over 75 years and has grown into the world market leader in underfloor heating systems. Its products are renowned for their uncompromising quality, and DEVIreg Smart room thermostats are no exception. They are remarkable not only for their attractive Scandinavian design, but also for a number of unique remote control functions for electric heating via the DEVIsmart™ App.

For example, one smart controller can connect to 10 gadgets, and 2 devices can be in contact with it at the same time. With customizable modes like "Travel" or "At Home", the appliance helps you adjust your heating program to your schedule and save on electricity bills. The control menu is intuitive, so planning a schedule will not be difficult even for an inexperienced user. However, if he has questions, the official website of the manufacturer has training courses and contacts for their quickest clarification.

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 the incubation chambers has an electronic temperature controller-hygrometer with a remote sensor on a wire 50 m long. It can be purchased separately to replace a failed standard element.

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 switches to a pulsed mode, which excludes sudden temperature changes that are detrimental to the incubation process.

The digital thermostat is designed to maintain the temperature in the domestic incubators "Laying hen" in the range from 33 to 45 ° ± 0.5 °. In addition, due to the built-in hygrometer, the model monitors humidity once per minute and displays data on the display in turn with temperature. It is convenient that the device is equipped with additional terminals for connecting the battery and an automatic network switch from 220V to 12V.

In addition to the actual thermoregulation, the device is responsible for controlling the automatic egg turning unit, thereby reducing the human factor. Functionality and minimal cost make the device popular among farmers and owners of poultry farms, which is why it is quite difficult to find it on the free market.

The DS Electronics catalog contains more than 50 products for underfloor heating systems, snow melting, ventilation, etc. Our attention was drawn to a thermostat specially designed to maintain heat inside the incubators, and therefore takes into account all the nuances of operation. The device is capable of self-learning, i.e., taking into account the characteristics of the incubation chamber in order to reproduce conditions close to the natural incubation of eggs.

In the event of a dangerous temperature deviation, the thermostat will give an audible signal, the mode of which, if necessary, can be turned off, leaving only a light indication. In addition, the buttons are blocked from unwanted pressing and the mechanism is protected from overheating. If the case inside heats up to 80 °, the device will go into emergency mode (the display will show the inscription "PRG"), and the load will be turned off.