Hello Home Assistant Community,
I’m undertaking a project to create a custom heating control system using ESPHome and would love to draw on the community’s expertise.
I previsouly used a nest thermostat, but I don’t like the idea it’s thermostat monitors a single room temperature, I’d like to go a little further, and allow my boiler to start/stop when any of the rooms needs some more heat.
Project Details:
I’m planning to replace my Nest thermostat with an ESPHome-based system. The key components of this system will include a Wemos D1 Mini as the controller and Moes BRT-100-TRV intelligent thermostatic radiator valves, which I already possess, in each room. Additionally, a temperature sensor in my hot water tank will be integrated. The goal is to control the boiler based on the temperature feedback from these TRVs and the water tank sensor. Essentially, the boiler will be triggered when any room requires heating or when the water temperature falls below a set threshold.
Specific Questions:
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Best Practices for ESPHome and TRVs: Has anyone in the community used Moes BRT-100-TRV with ESPHome? I’m interested in any specific configurations or best practices that could help integrate these valves effectively into my system.
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Using Wemos D1 Mini as a Boiler Controller: I’m considering the Wemos D1 Mini for controlling the boiler – triggering it on and off as needed. If anyone has experience using the Wemos D1 Mini in such a capacity, your insights on its effectiveness and any potential challenges would be greatly appreciated.
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Integration with Water Tank Temperature Sensor: Recommendations for a reliable temperature sensor compatible with ESPHome, which can be used in a hot water tank, would be very helpful.
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Safety Measures: Ensuring the safe operation of the boiler is crucial. Tips on incorporating fail-safes and safety checks within the ESPHome setup to prevent any overheating or excessive boiler cycling ould be appreciated.
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General Advice: Any general tips, potential pitfalls to avoid, or resources that could aid in the development of this project would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and assistance. Looking forward to your valuable suggestions and advice!