{"product_id":"vaillant-vr81-wired-ebus-remote-control-20129323-vrc-430","title":"Vaillant VR81 Wired eBUS Remote Control | 20129323 | VRC 430","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #222; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVaillant VR81\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ewired eBUS remote control unit\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to provide convenient, room based operation of a Vaillant heating system when used with a compatible \u003cstrong\u003eVRC 430\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eVRC 430f\u003c\/strong\u003e weather compensator. Its clear display and intuitive \u003cstrong\u003eturn and click\u003c\/strong\u003e control make it easy to adjust the \u003cstrong\u003eheating mode\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edesired room temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e without accessing the boiler or controller directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for homeowners and heating engineers, the VR81 supports \u003cstrong\u003esingle zone\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etwo zone heating systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. In a two zone installation, it can provide local control for the second heating circuit while the VRC 430 manages the first zone, helping improve comfort and heating efficiency throughout the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eCONTROL TYPE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWired eBUS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVRC 430 \/ 430f\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eOPERATING VOLTAGE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e24 V max.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eCURRENT DRAW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e17 mA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\"\u003ePROTECTION\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 130px; border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e97 x 97 x 27 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 5px solid #008377CF; background: #f2faf8; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful information:\u003c\/strong\u003e The VR81 communicates with the heating appliance through a \u003cstrong\u003etwo core eBUS connection\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing reliable wired control without the need for batteries or wireless pairing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 5px solid #d97706; background: #fff8ec; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The VR81 is intended for use with the \u003cstrong\u003eVaillant VRC 430\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eVRC 430f\u003c\/strong\u003e weather compensator. For a two zone system, confirm the complete control configuration and any additional modules required before installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 5px solid #d64545; background: #fdf1f1; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a fixed wired control device and should be installed by a \u003cstrong\u003ecompetent heating engineer\u003c\/strong\u003e in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable UK electrical and heating standards.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; margin: 24px 0 10px;\"\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 #008377CF; border-top: 5px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eRoom Based Heating Control\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAdjust the \u003cstrong\u003eroom temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eheating mode\u003c\/strong\u003e from a convenient wall mounted location, rather than at the boiler or central controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 270px; border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-top: 5px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eClear Visual Display\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe integrated display shows the \u003cstrong\u003ecurrent room temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e and active \u003cstrong\u003eheating status\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving users immediate feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 270px; border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-top: 5px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eTurn and Click Operation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eVaillant’s familiar \u003cstrong\u003eturn and click\u003c\/strong\u003e interface makes settings quick and straightforward to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 270px; border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-top: 5px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eReliable eBUS Connection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etwo wire eBUS link\u003c\/strong\u003e provides dependable communication between the remote control, controller and heating appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 270px; border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-top: 5px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSingle or Two Zone Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003esingle zone systems\u003c\/strong\u003e and, with the appropriate system configuration, for controlling a \u003cstrong\u003esecond heating zone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; margin: 26px 0 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003eVaillant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; background: #f4fbf9; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003eVR81 remote control unit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; background: #ffffff; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer product code \/ MPN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20129323\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; 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background: #f4fbf9; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003eSingle zone or second heating zone in a two zone system\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #008377cf; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; margin: 26px 0 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat is the Vaillant VR 81 used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVR81\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wired remote control that lets users adjust the \u003cstrong\u003eroom temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eheating mode\u003c\/strong\u003e of a compatible Vaillant heating system from a separate room location.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhich Vaillant controllers is it compatible with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eIt is designed for use with the \u003cstrong\u003eVaillant VRC 430\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVRC 430f\u003c\/strong\u003e weather compensators, communicating via the \u003cstrong\u003eeBUS\u003c\/strong\u003e connection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCan the VR 81 control two heating zones?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes. In a suitable \u003cstrong\u003etwo zone system\u003c\/strong\u003e, the VR81 can control the second heating circuit while the \u003cstrong\u003eVRC 430\u003c\/strong\u003e manages the first zone. The full system configuration should be confirmed before installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDoes the VR 81 require batteries?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eNo. The VR81 is a \u003cstrong\u003ewired eBUS device\u003c\/strong\u003e and is powered through its control connection, so it does not rely on batteries for normal operation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #008377CF; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWho should install this remote control?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eInstallation should be carried out by a \u003cstrong\u003ecompetent heating engineer\u003c\/strong\u003e, following Vaillant’s installation instructions and relevant UK electrical and heating requirements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vaillant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67661171851654,"sku":"20129323","price":70.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/Vaillant_VR81_Wired_eBUS_Remote_Control_1.jpg?v=1792486827","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/vaillant-vr81-wired-ebus-remote-control-20129323-vrc-430","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}