This TRV is a complete redesign over the older model, which had a few drawbacks. Gone is the plastic baseplate, (one of mine split as the valve had stuck, hence the need for a new TRV head!) this one screws directly on to the standard (Screwfix etc) TRV valve base. Adapters are supplied for other bases, as before.
Battery fitting is a breeze, (3 AAs now, not 2) and gone is that very fiddly battery compartment cover. This cover slides off at the push of a press-plate, revealing the battery compartment, meaning the batteries can be replaced in situ. Much better. Connecting to the ZigBee controller was a lot quicker and easier than with the old one. I use the SmartLife app and the interface for the new model is different and more intuitive than before. Also gone is the top touch control plate, which I always had problems with. This does mean that all settings are only settable via the app now, I always did do that anyway, but given the improved interface and the flakey touch panel on the old model, that's a great relief. I'm so impressed, I'm debating wether or not to say, "to hell with the expense!" and replace the other 10! …although I might just wait until they all break… One by one… You can see which way I'm inclined can't you?
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