royer.slater@honeywell.com Ref: UK20/01

Broadgate Homes chooses Smartfit central heating/hot water control system for all new-build homes

SPlug-in connections and self-diagnostics mean the system cannot be installed incorrectly 

BRACKNELL, UK, 4 May 2001 – Honeywell's Smartfit central heating control system is being installed as a standard in all new homes built by Broadgate Homes. Smartfit is pre-wired, with plug-in connections, so it makes installation much easier. "You can't install it incorrectly," commented Steve Williamson, purchasing manager with Broadgate Homes, a major independent developer based in Spalding, Lincolnshire. "If anything is plugged in wrongly, the built-in diagnostic feature shows straightaway there is a problem."

Broadgate Homes was established 25 years ago and has built a wide variety of homes at numerous locations throughout South Lincolnshire. It previously installed Honeywell "stand alone" products and has installed 180 Smartfits since standardising on the system. The company takes pride in delivering quality and value for money, as reflected in its the high standard of the heating control system. "Smartfit is easy to use yet provides sophisticated and flexible control, enabling home owners to minimise their energy consumption," explained Steve Williamson.

Broadgate uses subcontractors to install the heating and hot water systems in its new-build homes, which range from two to five bedrooms in size. "Smartfit cuts down their time and costs, should a householder have a problem with their heating or hot water," explained Steve Williamson. "The householder phones with a diagnostic code from their Smartfit LCD display, which tells the contractor exactly what the problem is. It identifies whether a home visit is required by an electrician or a plumber and they can take the items needed to solve the problem in one visit."

The Smartfit controller has been received enthusiastically by Broadgate Homes' customers, who appreciate the convenience of a single point of control for setting the temperatures and switching times of their central heating and hot water. "Homeowners like it and find it very easy to use," observed Steve Williamson.

Smartfit circuits use 12 volts, not mains voltage, and are centred on a connection box that provides plug-in or simple 2-wire connection for all space heating and hot water controls. Installers simply connect the two-wire room unit, plug in the valves and cylinder sensor, and the system is complete. Valve actuators simply snap on and are common to all valves in the range.

Readers can request further details of the Honeywell Smartfit system from: Honeywell Control Systems Ltd., Honeywell House, Arlington Business Park, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1EB. Freephone: 0800 521121, extension 2001. Switchboard: 01344 656000. Fax: 01344 656240. Email: uk.infocentre@honeywell.com Web: www.honeywell.com/uk

Honeywell Home & Building Control is a US$5 billion business that provides products and services to create efficient, safe, comfortable environments. The business offers controls for heating, ventilation, humidification and air-conditioning equipment, security and fire alarm systems, home automation systems, energy-efficient lighting controls and building management systems and services.

Honeywell is a US$25-billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; power generation systems; specialty chemicals; fibres; plastics; and electronic and advanced materials. The company is a leading provider of software and solutions and Internet e-hubs including MyPlant.com and MyFacilities.com, and it is a founding member of Cordiem, LLC, an aerospace industry business-to-business Internet exchange and applications service provider. Honeywell employs approximately 125,000 people in 95 countries and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HON, as well as on the London, Chicago and Pacific stock exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Additional information on the company is available on the Internet at www.honeywell.com.

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Honeywell Control Systems Ltd
Honeywell House, Arlington Business Park
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1EB
Tel: 01344 656000. Fax: 01344 656240.
Enquiries e-mail: uk.infocentre@honeywell.com
Web: www.honeywell.com/uk