Heating Controls Guide
Drayton Heating Controls: A Complete Guide by Application
Drayton has been making UK heating controls for over 75 years and is now part of Schneider Electric, the global engineering group behind the Wiser smart home platform. The range stocked at Quality Heating covers everything from a £14 manual TRV pack up to a 6-zone smart underfloor heating controller — and because every product is designed around standard British heating systems, it slots into combi, system and conventional installs without the compatibility headaches you sometimes get from imported smart kit.
This guide breaks the range down by what you're actually trying to do — control a single boiler, zone a larger home, retrofit underfloor heating, or just replace a tired TRV — and ends with side-by-side comparison tables so you can pick the right SKU on the first try.
"The Wiser ecosystem covers radiators, hot water, hydronic underfloor heating and electric heating from a single app — and the same hub can also pick up smoke alarms, leak sensors and motion sensors as the system grows."
1. Smart Heating Control
Drayton Wiser: Hubs & Kits
The Wiser system is the modern heart of the Drayton range. A central HubR talks to the boiler (via switched live or OpenTherm modulation) and uses ZigBee to communicate wirelessly with thermostats, smart TRVs and sensors around the house. Everything is controlled from the free Wiser app, with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Home support.
There are three variants of the HubR, chosen by boiler type and zone count:
Wiser 1-Channel HubR
For combi boilers with a single heating zone. OpenTherm modulating control supported for improved efficiency.
Wiser 2-Channel HubR
For conventional/system boilers — one heating zone plus separate hot water cylinder control.
Wiser 3-Channel HubR
Two independent heating zones plus hot water — ideal for upstairs/downstairs splits with a cylinder.
Wiser Boxed Kits
HubR + Wiser room thermostat (and optionally two smart TRVs) supplied in a single box for a clean start.
Drayton Wiser
Wiser 1-Channel 2nd Generation HubR — CCTFR6311G2D
Central smart heating controller for combi boilers, with OpenTherm modulating control and ZigBee mesh networking. Acts as the hub for the entire Wiser ecosystem — pair it with smart room thermostats, smart TRVs, sensors and accessories.
£139.00
Drayton Wiser
Wiser Multi-Zone Kit 1 — WV714R9K0902
Complete combi-boiler starter kit: 1-Channel HubR + Room Thermostat + 2 Smart Radiator Thermostats in one box. OpenTherm modulating control and ZigBee mesh, expandable up to 16 zones. The clean-start option for room-by-room control from day one.
£217.00
2. Programmable Thermostats
RF & Programmable Stats — No App Required
Not every customer wants — or can install — a fully smart system. Drayton still produces traditional programmable thermostats for landlords, second homes, properties with poor Wi-Fi, or simply households that want a reliable wireless stat that pairs to the boiler and gets on with the job. Both options below are Boiler Plus-compliant time and temperature controls.
Drayton Lifestyle
Lifestyle RFPT Wireless Programmable — THD22120
7-day programmable wireless room thermostat with SCR boiler receiver included — no rewiring needed for most upgrades. ErP Class IV, 5–35°C range, tamper-proof setpoint limits make it social-housing ready.
£63.00 £70.00
Drayton Digistat
RF901 Digistat Single Channel RF — with OpenTherm
Wireless programmable room thermostat with OpenTherm support, so it modulates a compatible boiler for higher seasonal efficiency than a simple on/off stat. A solid step up for households that still don't want app-based control.
£95.00
3. Underfloor Heating — Featured
Drayton Underfloor Heating Solutions
This is worth a dedicated section because Drayton's underfloor heating offer is built around a single, capable piece of hardware that brings full Wiser-grade smart control to wet UFH systems — something not all smart heating brands handle natively. There's also a dedicated module for electric underfloor heating, so the entire app and account stay the same whether the heat source is hydronic or resistive.
★ Featured Product
Drayton Wiser Underfloor Heating Controller
WF762F1A0902 — 6-zone hydronic UFH controller with 14 thermal actuator outputs, ZigBee mesh, heating and cooling support (reversible heat pump ready) and full Wiser app integration. £240.
This is a DIN-rail UFH wiring centre that ties straight into the Wiser ecosystem. Each of the six zones drives 230V thermal actuators on your manifold, and each zone is controlled by a Wiser room thermostat or temperature & humidity sensor — so you can run different schedules and setpoints for the kitchen, hallway, bathroom and sunroom, all from the same app that controls your radiators and hot water.
View the Wiser UFH ControllerWhat makes it the natural choice for a UK install
Six independent zones
Suits most family-sized installs without daisy-chaining a second controller. 14 actuator outputs cover larger manifolds where two actuators run per zone.
Native Wiser integration
No third-party gateways or IFTTT glue — the UFH appears as part of your home heating in one app alongside rads, hot water and smart TRVs.
Heat pump & cooling ready
Supports reversible heat pump systems running cooling mode through the UFH manifold in summer — a growing requirement for new-builds with low-temperature systems.
Pump & boiler relays built in
Calls for heat are passed back to the boiler or heat pump automatically when any zone demands. No separate wiring centre required.
For electric underfloor heating
If you're working with electric UFH mats or films rather than wet pipework, the equivalent Wiser component is the Electrical Heat Switch. Same app, same hub — different relay topology.
Drayton Wiser
Wiser Underfloor Heating Controller — WF762F1A0902
6-zone hydronic UFH controller with 14 thermal actuator outputs, ZigBee mesh and heating-and-cooling support. DIN-rail mounted, 230V actuator outputs, fully integrated into the Wiser app.
£240.00
Drayton Wiser
Wiser Electrical Heat Switch — WE714U1A0902
16A / 3680W smart switch for electric UFH circuits, electric radiators, towel rails or infrared panels. Hard-wired, IP44, doubles as a ZigBee range extender. Pairs with any Wiser room thermostat.
£75.00
4. Radiator-Level Control
Smart TRVs and Manual TRV4 / RT212
Whether you go smart or stay manual, Drayton has the radiator-end fittings to match. The Wiser smart TRV head retrofits onto most standard valve bodies, while the TRV4 and RT212 packs supply both the TRV and a matching lockshield for fresh installs and full-system swap-outs.
Drayton Wiser
Wiser Smart Radiator Thermostat TRV Head — WV704R0A0902
Battery-powered smart TRV head for room-by-room control over the existing Wiser system. Fits M30×1.5 and Danfoss RA valve bodies, with open-window detection and scheduling per radiator.
£47.00
Drayton TRV4
TRV4 Classic 15mm Angled TRV & Lockshield Pack
TELL Class I-rated complete valve pair — TRV4 angled thermostatic valve with integral head plus matching chrome lockshield. The go-to spec for 15mm domestic radiator installs. Anthracite and chrome finishes also stocked.
£27.95 £35.00
Other TRV options in the range include the TRV4 Chrome Pack (£51.30), TRV4 Anthracite Pack (£49.90), TRV4 Sensing Head replacement (£21.35), and the budget RT212 Pack (£13.95) for rental refurbs and cost-controlled swap-outs.
5. Zoning & System Plumbing
Motorised Zone & Mid-Position Valves
The cornerstone of conventional and system-boiler zoning — the Drayton motorised valve is what most plumbers grew up with. All four variants ship with the snap-on actuator, so service swaps don't need a system drain-down.
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22mm Motorised 2 Port Zone Valve — 27100
5-wire SPST, S-Plan control, 230V. The standard zone valve for splitting heating from hot water on a conventional system, or upstairs from downstairs. Snap-on actuator for serviceability without a drain-down.
£63.00
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22mm Motorised 3 Port Mid-Position Valve — 27101
Y-Plan mid-position valve that diverts flow between heating and hot water on a single body — the traditional single-valve solution for conventional systems. 5-wire SPST, 230V, snap-on actuator. 28mm variant (£149) available for larger systems; 28mm 2-port (£123) for heat pump primaries.
£63.00
6. Whole-Home Wiser Add-ons
Smart Home Sensors & Modules
Beyond heating, the Wiser hub also picks up these accessories — handy if you're already running a Wiser system and want to extend it into general home monitoring. All use the same ZigBee mesh and the same Wiser app.
App and voice-controlled mains plug. Doubles as a ZigBee range extender to improve mesh reach in larger homes.
Battery-powered, EN14604 and BS 5839 certified. Push alerts to the Wiser app on activation.
ZigBee flood detector with audible alarm and app alerts. Place under sinks, by the boiler, or near the cylinder.
PIR plus light level sensor. Triggers automations and app alerts — handy for occupancy-based heating logic.
Wiser Window & Door Sensor — £25
Open/close detector that can drop room setpoints automatically when a window is opened, saving energy.
Flush-mounted micro-module for motorised blinds and shutters. Adds passive solar shading into a heating automation.
Side-by-Side
Drayton Product Comparisons
A direct comparison of each sub-range, so you can match the right SKU to the right install brief.
Wiser HubR — which channel count?
| Product | Channels | Best For | Hot Water Control | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiser 1-Channel HubR | 1 | Combi boiler, single zone | No (combi gives HW on demand) | £139 |
| Wiser 2-Channel HubR | 2 | Conventional boiler + cylinder, single zone | Yes | £139 |
| Wiser 3-Channel HubR | 3 | Two heating zones + cylinder | Yes | £139 |
Wiser Boxed Kits — what's in the box?
| Kit | Channels | Thermostats Included | Smart TRVs Included | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermostat Kit 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £130 |
| Thermostat Kit 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | £150 |
| Thermostat Kit 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | £210 |
| Multi-Zone Kit (1-Channel) | 1 | 1 | 2 | £217 |
| Multi-Zone Kit 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | £225 |
Underfloor heating — which Drayton controller?
| Feature | Wiser UFH Controller | Wiser Electrical Heat Switch |
|---|---|---|
| System type | Wet (hydronic) UFH | Electric UFH / electric radiator |
| Zones per unit | Up to 6 | 1 per switch |
| Actuator outputs | 14 thermal (230V) | 16A / 3680W switched load |
| Heating + cooling | Yes (heat pump ready) | Heating only |
| Pump/boiler relay | Built in | N/A |
| ZigBee range extender | No | Yes |
| Wiser app control | Yes | Yes |
| Price | £240 | £75 |
Manual TRV packs — TRV4 vs RT212
| Feature | TRV4 Classic Pack | RT212 Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Class rating | TELL Class I | Standard |
| Build | Premium chrome finishes, bi-directional | Standard white/chrome |
| Finish options | White/chrome, full chrome, anthracite | White/chrome |
| Best for | Owner-occupied homes, designer rads | Rental refurbs, budget swap-outs |
| Price (15mm angled pack) | £27.95 – £51.30 | £13.95 |
Motorised valves — 2-Port vs 3-Port
| Feature | 2-Port Zone Valve | 3-Port Mid-Position Valve |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Isolates one zone (heating or HW) | Diverts between heating and HW |
| Typical plan | S-Plan (one valve per zone) | Y-Plan (single valve for everything) |
| Number needed | Two (heating + HW) | One |
| Sizes stocked | 22mm £63 / 28mm £123 | 22mm £63 / 28mm £149 |
| Best for | Modern installs, easier fault diagnosis | Compact installs, traditional replacements |
Picking the Right Drayton Setup
A quick decision tree to land on the right starting point — match the brief to the SKU and skip the trial and error.
- New combi, want a smart stat: Wiser Thermostat Kit 1 (£130).
- Conventional boiler with cylinder, want smart heating + hot water: Wiser Thermostat Kit 2 (£150) or Multi-Zone Kit 2 (£225) if you also want room-by-room control on the rads.
- Upstairs/downstairs zoning: Wiser Thermostat Kit 3 (£210) plus a second Wiser room thermostat for the other zone.
- Wet underfloor heating: Wiser Underfloor Heating Controller (£240) plus a Wiser room thermostat or temperature sensor per zone.
- Electric UFH or electric rad: Wiser Electrical Heat Switch (£75) plus a Wiser thermostat.
- Don't want an app, just need a reliable wireless stat: Drayton Lifestyle RFPT (£63) or Digistat RF901 with OpenTherm (£95).
- Replacement TRVs: TRV4 packs for premium jobs, RT212 packs for cost-controlled refurbs.
FAQ
Drayton Heating Controls — Common Questions
Do I need a Wiser HubR for the smart TRVs to work?
Yes — the Wiser Smart Radiator Thermostat heads, smart plugs, sensors and Electrical Heat Switch are all ZigBee devices that require a Wiser HubR as the controller and gateway. A Thermostat Kit is the easiest way to get started, since it includes both the HubR and a thermostat in one box.
Is the Wiser system compatible with a heat pump?
The Wiser HubR controls heat pumps via standard volt-free switching, and the Wiser Underfloor Heating Controller supports reversible heat pump systems running cooling mode through the UFH manifold. For deep heat pump integration (modulating compressor control, weather compensation), check the heat pump manufacturer's preferred controller — many modern monobloc units are best paired with their own native room unit, with Wiser overlaid for room-by-room scheduling.
How many zones can the Wiser UFH Controller handle?
The WF762F1A0902 supports up to six independent zones and provides 14 thermal actuator outputs — enough for larger manifolds where some zones run two actuators in parallel. For installs with more than six zones, two controllers can be paired into the same Wiser system.
What's the difference between OpenTherm and switched-live boiler control?
Switched-live (relay) control turns the boiler fully on or off — simple, universal. OpenTherm is a digital protocol that lets the thermostat tell the boiler exactly how much heat to deliver, so the boiler modulates down to lower outputs and condenses more efficiently in mild weather. The Wiser 1-Channel HubR and Drayton Digistat RF901 both support OpenTherm. If your boiler is OpenTherm-compatible (most modern combis are), enabling it typically improves seasonal efficiency without any other change.
Can I use Drayton motorised valves with a heat pump system?
Yes, the 22mm and 28mm 2-port and 3-port motorised valves are standard 230V valves suitable for heat pump primaries and cylinder priority circuits, provided they're sized correctly for system flow. The 28mm variants are usually the right starting point for heat pump installs to avoid throttling flow.
Is the Lifestyle RFPT Boiler Plus compliant?
Yes. The Lifestyle RFPT is a programmable time and temperature control, which is one of the four Boiler Plus options for combi boiler installs in England. It can be used to satisfy the regulation when fitted at the same time as a qualifying combi boiler.
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