Vaillant TimeSWITCH 160 7 Day Plug In Digital Programmer

Separate day-by-day timing is what the Vaillant TimeSWITCH 160 7 Day Plug In Digital Programmer gives you, for central heating and hot water across the week. It plugs straight into the front of a compatible Vaillant boiler, so there is no wall-mounted box to wire.

Features of the timeSWITCH 160 programmer

As a two channel digital timer, it allows up to three on and off periods each day. There is an advance button for the heating, and a holiday setting for when the house is empty. With an ecoTEC combi, the hot water channel gives time control of the AquaComfort system. On a system or open vent boiler, Vaillant say a VR 65 control centre is also needed to time the cylinder.

Specification

• Brand: Vaillant
• Range: timeSWITCH
• Maker code: 0020124498
• Connection: Plugs into the boiler fascia
• Suitable for: Compatible Vaillant boilers, heating and hot water timing

Common Questions

Can the timeSWITCH 160 control hot water on a system boiler?

On a system or open vent boiler, Vaillant say a VR 65 control centre is also needed to time the cylinder. On an ecoTEC combi it times the AquaComfort hot water instead.

How many heating periods does the timeSWITCH 160 allow?

Up to three on and off periods a day, set separately for each day of the week. That allows a morning, midday and evening slot on different days.

Which room thermostat works with the timeSWITCH 160?

Vaillant advise against using it with the VRT 50. A 230V stat such as the VRT15 is a common choice.

Things to check before buying in Glasgow

For room temperature control you still need a room thermostat on the heating. Vaillant advise against pairing this programmer with the VRT 50, so pick another stat such as the VRT15. Switch off the power before you open the fascia and fit the programmer following the boiler manual. Then set the clock, enter the heating and hot water times, and test both channels.

Other controls, including thermostats, are in our boiler controls section. Bring the boiler model with you if you are unsure the Vaillant TimeSWITCH 160 7 Day Plug In Digital Programmer suits it.

Stop by Plumb Parts, 555 South Street, Glasgow G14 0QX (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-1pm) to collect, or buy it online.

Datasheets

• Vaillant timeSWITCH 160 Tech Sheet (PDF)