UK Help wiring a mechanical timer

[ampletoni]

Hi all!
I need help wiring my mechanical timer. I saw a similar thread but the cables are different.
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My current installation:

My new mechanical timer:

The schematic for both wiring:
(New at the top, current at the bottom)

I will really appreciate some guidance on the correct set up.
My guess is:
Blue from socket 1 to the new socket 1
Brown from socket 3 to the new socket 4
Green/Yellow from socket to none

Thanks a lot for your help in advance

 

[buzzlightyear]

Thats a heating stat you going to change , are you going to put a time clock in ?

 

[ampletoni]

Thats a heating stat you going to change , are you going to put a time clock in ?

It doesn't work as a heating stat. It only has an on/off functionality. It is the only way that I have to put a timer as I don't have easy access to the boiler.

 

[westward10]

Well it is a thermostat and it doesn't incorporate a neutral which your new timer needs to operate. Why don't you have access to the boiler.

 

[ampletoni]

It is in the attic. I have access but I was hoping that it was just a matter of connecting the cables. It is something that I can do with the current layout? Do I need to run new cables?
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Well it is a thermostat and it doesn't incorporate a neutral which your new timer needs to operate. Why don't you have access to the boiler.

Does all timers work with neutral? what do I need to look in the specifications to find one suitable for my current cables?

 

[MJPD29]

As already said you'll need to source a neutral from the circuit

 

[buzzlightyear]

yes mechanical ones do ,IMO I think you should get a spark in and advise you how to go about it .

 

[davesparks]

It doesn't work as a heating stat. It only has an on/off functionality. It is the only way that I have to put a timer as I don't have easy access to the boiler.

That is a thermostat, and yes it only has on off functionality because thats how a thermostat works.

You won't be able to directly replace it with the unit you have purchased as there is no neutral there.
You could fit a battery powered programmable thermostat there to overcome the issue as these don't require a neutral.

 

[ipf]

That is a thermostat, and yes it only has on off functionality because thats how a thermostat works.

You won't be able to directly replace it with the unit you have purchased as there is no neutral there.
You could fit a battery powered programmable thermostat there to overcome the issue as these don't require a neutral.

Well said, buzz.....and Westy

 

[ampletoni]

Thanks everyone for the information. Really appreciate. I am now looking to contact a local electrician to do the installation (Oxford, UK), or find a 2 wire programmable thermostat.

 

[Kidsolo]

Does all timers work with neutral?

electric ones do, you need the neutral to run the timer motor. A mechanical one only needs the switch wire and an active

 

[telectrix]

simple answer is to buy a programmable stat thatis battery operated. no need for a N then., just replace battery every 12 months or so.

 

[ampletoni]

Hi everyone! Could I use your wisdom one more time to confirm that this battery-powered thermostat will work?
Danfoss TPONE-B

Thanks!

 

[James]

Looks good to me.