{"product_id":"vaillant-timeswitch-160-7-day-plug-in-digital-programmer-0020124498","title":"Vaillant timeSWITCH 160 7 Day Plug In Digital Programmer | 0020124498","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #1f2937; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVaillant timeSWITCH 160\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003etwo channel digital programmer\u003c\/strong\u003e that plugs directly into the fascia of compatible \u003cstrong\u003eVaillant ecoTEC boilers\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing straightforward timed control of \u003cstrong\u003ecentral heating\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edomestic hot water\u003c\/strong\u003e. With \u003cstrong\u003e7 day programming\u003c\/strong\u003e, up to \u003cstrong\u003ethree heating and hot water periods per day\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eholiday mode\u003c\/strong\u003e and automatic \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Summer Time\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustment, it helps homeowners maintain comfort while avoiding unnecessary energy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for quick installation without a separate cable harness, the \u003cstrong\u003etimeSWITCH 160\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical control upgrade for \u003cstrong\u003ecombi, system and open vent Vaillant boilers\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is equally suitable for homeowners seeking easier heating schedules and installers looking for a reliable, boiler integrated programmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; min-width: 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf;\"\u003e7 Day\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eProgramming\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; min-width: 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; min-width: 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003ePeriods Per Day\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; min-width: 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf;\"\u003e24V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eeBUS Plug-In\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; min-width: 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eProtection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; min-width: 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf;\"\u003ePlug-In\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eBoiler Fascia Fit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 5px solid #d97706; background: #fffbeb; padding: 12px 15px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003etimeSWITCH 160\u003c\/strong\u003e plugs directly into compatible \u003cstrong\u003eVaillant ecoTEC combi boilers\u003c\/strong\u003e. For compatible \u003cstrong\u003eecoTEC system\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eopen vent boilers\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eVR 66 wiring centre\u003c\/strong\u003e is required. It is not compatible with the latest version of the \u003cstrong\u003eecoTEC plus\u003c\/strong\u003e boiler. Always confirm boiler compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 5px solid #008377CF; background: #f0faf8; padding: 12px 15px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful information:\u003c\/strong\u003e When used with a \u003cstrong\u003eVR 66 wiring centre\u003c\/strong\u003e, the programmer can control traditional \u003cstrong\u003eS Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eY Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e heating systems, giving installers flexible system design options.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 25px 0 10px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 270px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-top: 4px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf; 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border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-top: 4px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eHoliday Mode\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSchedule heating to remain off while away and be ready for your return, helping to reduce wasted energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 270px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-top: 4px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAutomatic Clock Changes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAutomatically adjusts for \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Summer Time\u003c\/strong\u003e and winter time, so schedules remain accurate throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 270px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-top: 4px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; 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font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #008377cf; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 15px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhich boilers is the Vaillant timeSWITCH 160 compatible with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"\u003eIt is designed for compatible \u003cstrong\u003eVaillant ecoTEC combi, system and open vent boilers\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003eVR 66 wiring centre\u003c\/strong\u003e is required for compatible system and open vent installations. It is not compatible with the latest version of the \u003cstrong\u003eecoTEC plus\u003c\/strong\u003e boiler.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 15px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDoes it control both heating and hot water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"\u003eYes. As a \u003cstrong\u003etwo channel programmer\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides independent timed control of \u003cstrong\u003ecentral heating\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edomestic hot water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 15px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow many heating periods can be programmed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"\u003eYou can set up to \u003cstrong\u003ethree heating and hot water periods\u003c\/strong\u003e for each 24 hour period, with individual programming available across \u003cstrong\u003eseven days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 15px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDoes the timeSWITCH 160 require additional wiring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"\u003eNo separate cable harness is required for direct installation into a compatible Vaillant boiler fascia. It connects through the boiler’s designated \u003cstrong\u003eeBUS plug-in connection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 15px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCan it be used with S Plan or Y Plan systems?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\"\u003eYes. When used with a \u003cstrong\u003eVR 66 wiring centre\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003etimeSWITCH 160\u003c\/strong\u003e can control either an \u003cstrong\u003eS Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eY Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e heating system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vaillant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67628203049350,"sku":"0020124498","price":127.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/Vaillant_timeSWITCH__Plug_In_Digital_Programmer_1.jpg?v=1792064341","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/vaillant-timeswitch-160-7-day-plug-in-digital-programmer-0020124498","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}