Optimizing Floor Heating with Smart Automation

As a homeowner with a passion for smart living, I’ve been exploring ways to enhance my floor heating system using smart technology. My setup includes a FAL230 thermostat connected to a CCU controller, managing three rooms with inertia-free floor heating. While the system works well, I’ve noticed some quirks that I’d love to address, especially regarding the Optimum Start/Stop feature and temperature management.

One of the challenges I’ve encountered is the early activation of the heating system in the morning. Despite the room temperatures often being above 15°C by the end of the night cycle, the system starts heating as if it’s starting from a cold baseline. This leads to the desired temperature being reached hours before needed, which isn’t ideal for energy efficiency or comfort. I’ve reached out to eQ-3 support, who mentioned a possible ‘sleeping heating profile’ issue, but after resetting the FAL230 and reconfiguring the WTH2, the problem persists.

I’m curious if others have experienced similar behavior with their thermostats and if there are workarounds or settings adjustments that could help. For instance, could the thermostat be programmed to consider the current room temperature more dynamically rather than strictly following the programmed start temperature? I’d love to hear about any strategies or solutions that have worked for you!

In the meantime, I’ve decided to disable the Optimum Start/Stop feature to regain control over the heating schedule. It’s a temporary fix, but it allows me to manually adjust the system until I find a more sustainable solution. I’m hopeful that with some tweaking and maybe a bit of scripting, I can optimize the system to start heating only when necessary, ensuring both comfort and efficiency.

If anyone has insights or tips on how to better integrate smart automation with floor heating, I’d be thrilled to hear from you! Let’s collaborate to make our homes smarter and more comfortable. :house_with_garden:暖气:snowflake: