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I recently upgraded my PRT-TS Wi-Fi thermostat firmware from 1.2 to 1.6 and found that although it seemed to be working in every other way, it was no longer firing up my boiler when calling for heat.

This is because the Heatmiser hardware contains two relays (presumably so it can be shared with models that also incorporate hot water control), and thermostats shipped prior to 26th January 2012 (which includes mine) are programmed to use the one on the left for central heating, whereas newer thermostats use the one on the right (PDF link – note that although it specifically mentions 1.3 thermostats, mine was a 1.2 and it had the same issue):

To combat this problem, Heatmiser have two sets of firmware – the “A” set for older thermostats and the “B” set for newer thermostats. Unbeknownst to me, I had received version 1.6b when I should have been sent 1.6a.

There are two options to fix this – either have Heatmiser send out a programmer with the 1.6a firmware, which would take a few days, or – as I did – simply rewire the thermostat as per the corrected wiring diagram. Obviously I recommend that you hire a qualified electrician to do this if you’re not proficient yourself.

Unfortunately it’s not possible to determine which firmware you have been sent until you’ve flashed your thermostat with it, so if you decide to upgrade, I recommend you check the label on the rear of your device and check with Heatmiser that they are sending the correct firmware type (A for the top diagram marked with a cross, B for the middle diagram marked with a tick).

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