I've got a very old Potterton boiler. Recently the conventional old thermostat was on its way out, so I replaced it with a Honeywell CM67. My main priority is to keep the boiler going until I plan to replace it in 12 to 18 months. I'm looking for advice on what the most sensible settings for the Cycle Rate (currently left at the default of 6 per hour) and Minimum on Time (currently 3 mins) would be.
I've found that if it's cycling within the proportional bandwidth (set at 1.5 deg C) it tends to come on, start to warm up the first couple of radiators and then switch off after the minimum on time, before it really does any good. Is it likely to do any harm to the boiler if I increase the minimum on time to 5 mins?
Or would the safest thing be to just use the 'Manual' thermostat setting & run it like an old fashioned thermostat until I replace the boiler?
Thanks,
Michael
In case it's any help: the boiler is a Potterton Kingfisher CF55 with a Grundfos Super Selectric Pump & a Honeywell Motorised Mid-Position Valve.