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Lost remote control for heating... No manual override?!

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APPLESBANANA · 04/01/2019 21:50

It looks like I'm going to have to pay for a new one but they are not cheap.

In the meantime I am frozen.

I think the bit wired into the boiler is a Honeywell BDR91. If I press the on (override?) button it turns heating on then soon turns it off. I think this is because the remote control unit is switched to 5 degrees so it heats to 5 then turns off.

That's what I get from Google anyway. Any DIY experts or electricians know any cheats to override this?

I'll keep searching.

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SassitudeandSparkle · 04/01/2019 21:57

Where is the room thermostat for the system, what is that set at? It will be on a wall somewhere.

APPLESBANANA · 04/01/2019 22:01

Its a remote one. Theres just one and it's lost and it's set to 5 degrees. It's somewhere but I've searched hi and low and no luck.
So heating hasn't been in in two days.its fridge like.

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ThanksItHasPockets · 04/01/2019 22:07

Is it a ‘smart’ thermostat for which you could download an app?

APPLESBANANA · 04/01/2019 22:17

No. At least I don't think so.

Even worse in trying to reset it's no longer connected to the thermostat so not warning up to 5 degrees even. I'll just have to buy heaters tomorrow and order a new one.

I can't believe there isn't a bloody on off button.

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blamethecat · 04/01/2019 22:19

Oh no ! Has it got tidied away with Christmas stuff ?
Hope you find it soon.

APPLESBANANA · 04/01/2019 22:33

Its a small house but have still managed to lose it.
Thank you.

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wowfudge · 05/01/2019 09:54

You need to look for it systematically. Start by looking in coats, bags, cars and bins before anyone goes anywhere or the rubbish goes out. Then go room by room and look everywhere - on top and under furniture, in cupboards and drawers. Open games and toys. Check under cushions, pillows, mattresses. Check the laundry and laundry basket. Check in bins. Check the bins outside. Ask your children if they have seen or moved it - my nephew put his mum's car keys away in a cupboard at granny's house, but didn't remember doing it when everyone was looking for them! Another child 'posted' mobile phones into the laundry basket.

Babdoc · 05/01/2019 10:00

OP, Amazon have a Honeywell remote boiler control for £74.50. Is that any use?

APPLESBANANA · 05/01/2019 10:25

Thanks for or the replies. I haven't checked laundry! Just been out checking bins.

I was cooking and children were too warm DS brought thermostat to me and to be quick I flicked it off. He thought he put it back but didn't. In fairness the house was chaotic with toys etc.

Babdoc I think that might be the one that has a review saying it's not actually Honeywell. My hope is that I can get the same one and try to get it t connected in current radio frequency. Otherwise I need to factor in electrician costs too. I think the one I have is £159.49. eek. There seem to be some second hand on eBay. Might try later.

Off to search laundry.

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