Danfoss DEVI Electric Digital Thermostats

The pioneering DEVI has an illustrious history in electric underfloor heating - being the first company of its kind - established in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1942. They became the leading electrical heating manufacturer in the market, and are now considered the best within the industry. Accordingly, they have a loyal customer base that is always growing - perhaps finding the 20-year full warranty (on certain purchases such as the DEVImat) with the 'DEVIwarranty' to be the icing on the cake. So this winter,  there's only one company to turn to when the question of underfloor heating arises. DEVI can provide you with an outstanding range of DEVImats of all sizes for your convenience, plus DEVIreg thermostats that offer hassle-free heating control. The combination of these two DEVI products is a match made in heaven, as outlined in this article here. If you need more convincing, we will dazzle you with select showcases of some of DEVI's most distinguished success stories - from apartments in the UK to Middle Eastern cold stores.Case Study 1: Cambridge Marque Residential buildings When first introduced in 2015, Cambridge's Marque residential buildings were touted as representing an 'iconic addition to an old city'. At 2697 square feet, it is easily the tallest residential building in the eminent city and boasts a luxurious layout. There are plenty of life-enhancing facilities on offer, such as secure underground parking, residents-only gym, a private garden plus a 24 hour concierge service. Naturally, the next deluxe addition for the project was some wonderful underfloor bathroom heating for the Marque's residents: and DEVI were first on the list for the job. The products were all quickly installed with minimal issues and complications by the DEVI UK team.  The Marque's Head of Electric Center said of the job DEVI had implemented: DEVI managed to get a large quantity of mats on the site at short notice... DEVI has been extremely helpful and thorough in assisting me throughout the project. Our contractor... has been very pleased with the quality and ease of installing the DEVIcomfort and Thermostat. Buy Devireg Thermostats and Underfloor HeatingCase Study 2: The Energy Plus House in Denmark Solar panels powering and heating a house during the freezing cold winter months in Scandinavia, where the sun never shines? Sounds a tricky proposition. Well, the Energy+ House in Norway has gone some distance to achieving this goal, even managing to produce more heat than it receives. It does this with the help of - you guessed it - DEVImat electric underfloor heating and a ventilation system with heat recovery. The combined heating and ventilation system are controlled via a single panel and is able to run maintenance free. What's more is that the Energy+ house requires no special structures and is apparently replicable in all types of buildings. The Energy+ House massively benefits from the DEVILink system, a two way communication system that can all be easily controlled from an optimally placed colour touch screen. The system provides complete floor heat control combined with room sensors to afford occupants with the highest levels of comfort. This results in substantial energy savings due to the individually adjusted periods of temperature lowering - a key factor for achieving a healthy and comfortable climate in modern homes. Case study 3: DEVImat Underfloor Heating in a Panda Store in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia One of the Middle East's largest cold stores, a 'Panda' store in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has been outfitted with DEVI complete protection system. This was quite an undertaking, as temperatures can drop to -30 degrees Celsius across this vast expanse of retail area, and inadequate heating could lead to the loss of huge amounts of frost-exposed produce. The total size of the project is 8,000 m2 and the total installed power consumption is approximately 160kW. It was completed without a hitch and a representative of Danfoss Dubai stated, regarding the unqualified success of the undertaking, that: We are glad that DEVI was chosen as the reliable partner for the construction of the biggest Middle Eastern cold store... we strongly believe that DEVI meets all expectations and demands required by such large construction projects Buy Devimat Underfloor Heating MatsSo is DEVImat definitely the antidote for freezing floors this crispy Christmas season? The three case studies given in this article were a few among many. DEVI has consistently proven itself to be a reliable and the most sought-after electrical heating specialist on the globe. But are they are good fit for your home? The answer is quite simply, yes. We here at Sparks can offer DEVImats, DEVIcomforts and DEVIregs at extremely affordable prices, with easy installation (as demonstrated in this article here), and excellent communication between DEVI products across any type of building. A short video guide for DEVI underfloor installation:  DEVI aim their products at members of the general public above anyone else, even with the grand-scale projects exampled in this article, and should be your first port of call for underfloor heating this Christmas!

The advent of smart technology in the 21st century has benefited us in all walks of life; from voice-controlled smartphones obeying our every order to Fitbits tracking our health levels, smart technology is revolutionising how we live. The latest trend you should be turning to is smart thermostats, for the simple reason they can save you some serious money on your electricity bills. What is a Smart Thermostat? A conventional room thermostat allows the temperature in your home to be changed manually, via a dial or control panel. Meanwhile, smart thermostat will allow for a more effective, user-friendly and accessible way to control your home's heating. Many smart thermostats utilise the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) which offers internet connectivity for remote management, programming, and monitoring. This is especially useful for a variety of features, such as the ability to notify the thermostat when the owner is on the way home so it can adjust the temperature accordingly.Buy a Smart Thermostat today Benefits of a smart thermostat The smart thermostat is particularly useful to someone who is working or frequently on the go, one who doesn't have time to dabble over a thermostat when they get back. A smart thermostat won’t save money in the short run, unless the temperature varies wildly from morning to evening, but it will pay off in the long run if the house can be heated or cooled efficiently. As your smartphone receives reports about the usage and situation of the smart thermostat, you can utilise these to better understand your own heating and cooling usage. This in turn enables you to adjust its behaviour and preferences, which could save money, while maintaining the house at a comfortable temperature. The exact amount a thermostat may save you is obviously dependent on various factors: the type of thermostat, the insulation of your property and how you take advantage of its features. However, many studies claim a smart thermostat will manage to pay for itself within a year. According to some studies, smart thermostats may save your energy bills ranging from 31-37%, which may amount up to £130 per year! Features and uses of smart thermostats What's even better is that smart thermostats are becoming increasingly affordable. A top-of-the-line Danfoss Devireg Smart thermostat will set you back a little over £100, down from its initial list pricing of over double that price, while the less expensive one is just over £50 + VAT (see the DEVIreg Touch Screen). The Devireg is an intelligent electronic timer thermostat with Wi-Fi connectivity and App control. It truly makes use of the IoT, allowing you to wirelessly control your electrical heating via your smartphone - either via an Android phone or an iPhone. For instance, on a chilly winter morning, you can wake up and even manage the temperature of your underfloor heating as you get ready for the day. And when you take a shower and it is under 5 degrees Celsius outside, it is so comfortable to step out of the shower and feel the warm floors under your feet... A smart thermostat works with all the heating elements in the house - which can be remotely controlled, and it allows you to make sure the house is warm enough when people are around, and also that the heat is not ON when no one is at home. The smart thermostat features are bound to save you money on electricity bills. For instance, it has an open window detector and an energy-saving program that includes an optimum start/end control that ensures the desired temperature is reached at the correct time, therefore reducing heating costs. We here at Sparks sell a variety of Deviregs, and they come highly recommended if you wish to delve into the smart thermostat market.Smart Thermostats at SparksWho would Use a Smart Thermostat? The tech-savvy Smart thermostats are sure to suit certain people more than others. The tech-savvy smartphone or computer users amongst us will likely benefit from the smart thermostat, as they can and will easily check how much their heating is costing them. Those on a regular routine Those with a regular routine will likely profit from a smart thermostat, as many of them will learn your routine and ensure it is warm exactly when it needs to be. As stated earlier, those on the move will be grateful to return home to find themselves in a welcoming house warming itself just in time for their arrival. Businesses Businesses are in the practice of saving money where they can, so of course, they have turned their attention to smart thermostats. According to some studies, such IoT-enabled thermostats can make workplaces vastly more energy-efficient. As an employer, you can inform the device of the standard working hours of your employees. This will allow the smart thermostat to heat up or cool down the office to a comfortable and productive temperature before your employees arrive and cut costs on any wasted energy it might have consumed after they left. What's more is that you can programme smart thermostats to adjust to certain seasons or conditions, from excessive humidity to wintry chills. Given the option, some smart thermostats will consistently attempt to lower the temperature by a degree or two. This may not be enough for you or your staff to notice, but could save you hundreds on your energy bills each year. So, with the smart thermostats looking 'future-proof' by all accounts, the main question you have to ask yourself is why not invest in one right now?

Meteorologists have warned us of an ‘Arctic Freeze’ that could wrap around Britain and bring substantial snowfall with it. Thermostats and underfloor heating are absolute lifesavers in these times and thankfully DEVI, a Sparks favourite, offers a fantastic range of heating solutions for colder climes. These include the excellent combination of DEVImat and DEVIreg, a match made in heaven that we have written previously about here. Underfloor heating is an underrated home feature, that enables your home to retain heat far more efficiently than a radiator, for instance. They also have very low maintenance costs and actually keep bathrooms more hygienic by warding off cold and dampness. If you feel like the cold weather is slowing you down, then check out our selection of DEVI's underfloor heating products. Be safe in the knowledge that DEVI is a very well-regarded name in the heating industry, having won a slew of awards, including the Santander Breakthrough Award in 2014. DEVImat - Masters of Underfloor HeatingThe DEVImat system is an easily installable floor heating for your entire home that can be placed underneath all manner of surfaces - wood, concrete and laminate flooring. The discreet heating system will be barely visible at all due to its low profile, and it hardly alters your room's floor. While the DEVImat spreads welcoming warmth throughout your room, your floor will be raised a few unnoticeable millimeters at most. Once again the installation process is quick and easy and a tutorial can be viewed here. The mat uses convection to spread heat and is an electrical-based system rather than a water-based one, meaning it's easier to install during a renovation for instance. It also responds far more quickly to thermostat controls, which are ideally provided by the separately purchased DEVIreg.Buy Devimat Underfloor Heating DEVIreg - the Thermostat with all the right connections This intelligent and intuitive touch-screen thermostat has an easy-to-grasp interface that can be installed in multiple rooms, all connected up by the inbuilt setup wizard. It is highly compatible with the DEVImat, with quick communication between the two giving you great control over your home's heating during the cold winter months. The innovative DEVIreg was the first thermostat that awarded touchscreen capability to the user and also features the 'click fit' design which makes for ease of installation in any room of your home. Here is a video tutorial demonstrating just how easy it is to set up and start using the DEVIreg system. The DEVIreg Smart Control is a wonderful and inventive thermostat that makes full use of the Internet Of Things (IoT) to connect and communicate with other devices in your home. As long as it is connected by Wi-Fi, this Smart App can be controlled from anywhere, at any time. It is fast and easy to use, especially if you set it up using the pre-installed App wizard, which allows you to specify the room and temperature set-up type. For instance, if you want your bathroom floor to be at a balmy heat for your bare-toed morning grooming routine, the app on your phone or the touch-screen thermostat will help you make this a reality. It features a vast array of features beyond that such as an open window detector, an energy-saving program, and an optimal start/end control which ensures that your desired temperature is reached at the optimal time of your liking. Ultimately, this makes for a truly energy-efficient piece of technology that is especially cost-effective for those looking to save bundles on their energy bills, on top of combating pesky cold floors.Buy DEVIreg Smart Thermostats Where to install underfloor heating and why Having a warm floor during a particularly harsh winter is extremely beneficial for you and your family; this is reflected in increased demand for the product among consumers, in recent years, with similar levels of buying desirability as top-sellers like power showers. In a house with a conventional heating system, you could have the room temperature set to a comfortable 21-25 degrees. However, the floor may remain cold to the feet at an unpleasantly chilly 15 degrees, meaning the distribution of heating will be off-kilter. The most popular locations for installation are the kitchen or the bathroom, as these are traditionally where floor tiles can be coldest to walk on; however, any specific room that gets particularly cold would be ideal for underfloor heating. Think about any rooms that don't already have a radiator or are poorly insulated with cold floor materials such as stone or tiles - rooms that you're usually in during the winter time but it tends to be a little chilly, and you have the perfect location for underfloor heating. So, if you are concerned about you and your family treading on cold tiles (especially any barefoot kids!), then it would be wise to invest in the DEVI underfloor heating range. It is a smart investment in the long term; and not just for the upcoming winter months - it also provides a permanent eco-friendly heating solution that will be unobtrusive, wherever you choose to install it. Don't get cold feet this winter! Check out our DEVI offerings here now.

Last year we introduced the DEVIreg Touch screen intelligent thermostat, which we once said is "possibly the best underfloor heating system if matched together with DEVImat". Some of our readers and customers took our advice and gave the gift of toasty feet this past Christmas with the DEVI underfloor heating system. For further education on what the DEVIreg Touch thermostat can do, the people at Danfoss have put together a video with several cool features. DEVIreg Touch Thermostat Video Intro You can check out how this thermostat works - very similar to how all touchscreen smartphones operate. Here are some of the most appraised features of the Danfoss DEVIreg Touch screen thermostat, an innovation in home automation and remote control for heating at home. DEVI Intelligent Solutions with Lasting Effect. Digital touch screen thermostat with all the setup functions available at the touch of the screen! Touchdown on the easiest-to-use floor heating controller! There are no call backs with the DEVIreg Touch thermostat! You can correctly and properly set up the thermostat in 30 seconds. The timer can be customized according to the need in 30 seconds. Fit the DEVIreg Touch into any frame system! Troubleshooting: from 1000km away, over the internet, you can troubleshoot the thermostat. Change the setup and timer in the thermostat by code. The DEVIreg Touch thermostat will help you stop wasting energy when you are away - you can set up the away time, and it will make sure no energy is wasted! You can install the DEVIreg Touch Android app to remotely control your underfloor heating system! Smart. Easy. Reliable. Stay in touch with your thermostat via the iPhone and mobile app or via Internet. You can purchase this innovative and intelligent touchscreen thermostat via Sparks Electrical.Buy DEVIreg Touch Thermostat

Body temperature plays a role in good sleep, and at this time of year that can be difficult to get right. If it isn't too cold, it's blisteringly hot because the central heating is on, and even sleeping with one leg out of the covers doesn't help (trust us). So it wasn't exactly a surprise to find an article on body temperature regulation, which suggests controlling the temperature in the bedroom at night to help with the snoozing. We can do this. We have the technology. Body Temperature and Good Sleep According to the research cited in that article, relative warmth promotes sleep onset, but a decrease in temperature may actually help you stay asleep. Importantly, that's a change of only one or two degrees either way to avoid getting severely ill. This is a good summary of what the research found: Fitting human subjects with thermosuits, the scientists were able to lower skin temperature less than a degree Centrigrade without affecting core body temperature. The changes were dramatic. People didn't wake up as much during the night and the percentage of the sleep spent in stages 3 and 4 (deep sleep) increased. The effects were most pronounced in the elderly and in people who suffered from insomnia. A 0.4 C decrease in skin temperature caused a decline in the probability of early morning waking from 0.58 to 0.04. We're assuming, for this post, that you don't have a thermosuit lying around the house. But we know where you can get hold of a decent thermostat. Using a Thermostat to Get a Good Night's Rest  For this experiment, you'll need a good programmable thermostat like the BN Thermic Room Thermostat - either one of these will regulate the temperature like a normal thermostat, but they will also raise or lower it at certain times during the week. You'll also need a handle on your usual sleeping hours. For example, at Sparks Electrical we like to get a good night's sleep, so a good time to briefly raise the temperature might be 9pm-10pm, and then lower it afterwards, at 10:30pm-11pm.Best Room Thermostat at Sparks That isn't exact, and it might take a few days to figure out your patterns. Play around a little to find a comfortable room temperature: you're aiming to slightly alter your body temperature to promote deep sleep. There are no absolutes here, and everyone will be different. PLEASE NOTE: it's dangerous for your health to change your body temperature more than a couple of degrees, especially if you're doing that every night. So once you've established a comfortable room temperature, don't raise or lower that number at night by more than one or two degrees. If you do decide to go down this route, let us know how it went in the comments! If you don't, how do you get a good night's sleep? Image by Gino Zahnd (Creative Commons)