--- product_id: 98174585 title: "Salus RT520RF Wireless Programmable OpenTherm Thermostat & Receiver Kit" brand: "salus controls" price: "€ 129.47" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Salus Controls" url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/98174585-salus-rt520rf-wireless-programmable-opentherm-thermostat-and-receiver-kit store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Load compensation tech 7-day flexible scheduling Wireless freedom Salus RT520RF Wireless Programmable OpenTherm Thermostat & Receiver Kit **Brand:** salus controls **Price:** € 129.47 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”₯ Upgrade your comfort game with smart wireless heating control! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Salus RT520RF Wireless Programmable OpenTherm Thermostat & Receiver Kit by salus controls - **How much does it cost?** € 129.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/98174585-salus-rt520rf-wireless-programmable-opentherm-thermostat-and-receiver-kit) ## Best For - salus controls enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted salus controls brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Intuitive LCD & Modes:** Easy-to-use display with boost, manual, and holiday modes for instant comfort tweaks on the go. - β€’ **Smart Load Compensation:** Boost boiler efficiency by adapting heating output dynamically, saving energy and money. - β€’ **Seamless Wireless Control:** Cut the cordsβ€”place your thermostat anywhere for precise room comfort without rewiring. - β€’ **Tailored Weekly Scheduling:** Customize your heating with 5/2 or full 7-day programs that fit your lifestyle perfectly. - β€’ **Boiler Plus Certified Efficiency:** ErP Class V compliance ensures your system meets the latest UK energy standards for lower bills. ## Overview The Salus RT520RF is a wireless programmable thermostat and receiver kit designed for modern homes seeking smarter heating control. Featuring advanced load compensation and OpenTherm compatibility, it optimizes boiler operation to maintain stable temperatures while reducing energy consumption. Boiler Plus compliant and equipped with flexible 5/2 or 7-day scheduling, it offers effortless programming via a clear LCD interface. The wireless design allows flexible placement for accurate room sensing, and multiple control modes provide daily convenience. Backed by trusted Salus quality, this kit delivers efficient, reliable heating management without complex installation. ## Description The Salus RT520RF is a wireless programmable thermostat and receiver kit designed to deliver advanced heating control for modern homes. Supplied as a complete system, it provides everything needed to upgrade from a basic thermostat to a more efficient and responsive heating solution. Unlike standard programmable thermostats that simply switch the boiler on and off, the RT520RF uses load compensation and OpenTherm technology to regulate how your heating system operates. This allows the boiler to run more efficiently while maintaining a more stable and comfortable room temperature. The system includes both the wireless thermostat and receiver, allowing flexible installation without the need for wiring between units. This means the thermostat can be placed where it best reflects the room temperature, improving overall control and comfort. Compatible with a wide range of boilers, the receiver supports OpenTherm communication as well as volt-free and 230V connections. This makes the RT520RF suitable for both modern high-efficiency systems and more traditional setups. The thermostat offers flexible 5/2 or 7 day scheduling, allowing you to programme heating around your daily routine. Additional features such as optimum start and stop help ensure heating is only used when needed, reducing unnecessary energy consumption. Temperature is managed using TPI control, which helps maintain a consistent environment by reducing the temperature swings often experienced with basic thermostats. The RT520RF also includes boost, manual and holiday modes for day-to-day flexibility, along with built-in frost protection to help safeguard your home in colder conditions. With ErP Class V performance and full Boiler Plus compliance, the RT520RF is an ideal choice for homeowners looking to improve efficiency, comfort and control without moving to a fully smart system. Review: Portable thermostat. - Easy to install and set up. Carry thermostat from room to room and get the exact temperature you want in the room you are using. Review: Instructions all in german - Item didn't have 'salus' on it but 100% compatible and a cheap replacement for official salus. Also all in german ## Features - ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT WITH LOAD COMPENSATION - Designed to improve heating efficiency by adjusting how your boiler operates, helping maintain a more consistent room temperature compared to basic on-off thermostats - OPENTHERM, VOLT-FREE & 230V BOILER COMPATIBILITY - Supports OpenTherm modulation as well as standard volt-free and 230V switching, making it suitable for both modern and traditional heating systems - BOILER PLUS COMPLIANT (ErP CLASS V CONTROL) - Meets UK Boiler Plus requirements when correctly installed, helping optimise system efficiency and support lower energy usage - COMPLETE WIRELESS THERMOSTAT & RECEIVER KIT - Supplied with thermostat and receiver, providing a full wireless heating control solution with no wiring required between units - FLEXIBLE 5/2 OR 7 DAY HEATING SCHEDULING - Set daily or weekly heating programmes to match your routine, helping balance comfort and energy use ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07HQD71YB | | Backlight | Yes | | Best Sellers Rank | 69,524 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 35 in Home Programmable Thermostats | | Brand | Salus Controls | | Brand Name | Salus Controls | | Colour | White | | Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi | | Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi | | Control Method | App | | Control Type | Button Control | | Controller Type | Push Button, Application | | Controller type | Push Button, Application | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 683 Reviews | | Display Type | lcd | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05060103695867 | | Included Components | Batteries, Receiver, Thermostat | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4D x 10W x 10H centimetres | | Item Shape | Rectangular | | Item Type Name | Wireless Thermostat | | Item Weight | 0.38 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Salus Control | | Manufacturer Part Number | RT520RF | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer. | | Material Type | Tpi | | Model Name | RT520RF Wireless Thermostat & Receiver | | Model Number | RT520RF | | Model name | RT520RF Wireless Thermostat & Receiver | | Mounting Type | Wall Mount | | Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Style | Programmable | | Product dimensions | 4D x 10W x 10H centimetres | | Special Features | Load Compensation or OpenTherm | | Special feature | Load Compensation or OpenTherm | | Specific Uses For Product | Boiler | | Specification Met | energy | | Temperature Control Type | automatic | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Voltage | 230 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Salus - **Colour:** White - **Connectivity technology:** Wi-Fi - **Controller type:** Push Button, Application - **Included components:** Batteries, Receiver, Thermostat - **Model name:** RT520RF Wireless Thermostat & Receiver - **Product dimensions:** 4D x 10W x 10H centimetres - **Special feature:** Load Balancing or OpenTherm - **Specific uses for product:** Boiler - **Temperature Control Type:** automatic ## Images ![Salus RT520RF Wireless Programmable OpenTherm Thermostat & Receiver Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yTyNTH02L.jpg) ![Salus RT520RF Wireless Programmable OpenTherm Thermostat & Receiver Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OADlEJ02L.jpg) ![Salus RT520RF Wireless Programmable OpenTherm Thermostat & Receiver Kit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mRQt1xX3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Set** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does the setting / display unit have to be wall mounted or will it sit on a horizontal surface?** A: This comes with both options. It has a plate if you wish to wall mount or a detachable stand if you wish to place on a flat surface. **Q: Can this unit control both hot water and heating?** A: This wireless thermostat only controls the room temperature, not the hot water. I returned mine because the clock was loosing more than 30 seconds/day and the temperature control was unstable. **Q: Will this work with a potterton boiler** A: It's pretty well guaranteed to work with any boiler which is electronically controlled. All it is is an intelligent switch - it turns the boiler on and off dependant on what you've programmed into the remote controller/room stat. Thermostat sits right next to your boiler and is hard wired in to the boiler, using the same configuration of an existing 'local' thermostat. The remote, RF connected, element of the setup lives in your hallway or living room, meaning you don't have to physically access the boiler to change the required temperature. The RF connectivity is very, very good, and although our boiler is in the loft, I can set the temperature from any room in the house. Set up of the programmes is very straightforward and there are some very good Salus videos on YouTube. **Q: Can you power the thermostat from the mains rather batteries?** A: No, it can only be powered by batteries. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Portable thermostat. *by A***R on 4 December 2025* Easy to install and set up. Carry thermostat from room to room and get the exact temperature you want in the room you are using. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Instructions all in german *by C***Z on 13 July 2026* Item didn't have 'salus' on it but 100% compatible and a cheap replacement for official salus. Also all in german ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear display and excellent features let down by laughable setup instructions *by S***N on 31 October 2020* Easy enough to install to a hard-wired wall mount position. Fortunately I have had a similar Salus product so programming had a familiarity to it. The unit is set up by first entering basic details: language, type of system being controlled, time and date etc. You can set one of three day groupings: 7 day 5+2 and individual. There are 6 time/temperature slots. Each is entered by entering the hours, minutes and temperature followed by pressing the "tick". It doesn't tell you, but if you do not want to use 6 time slots, setting the time to max (keep pressing the UP button) will disable the slot. Handy if you just want a day/night programme. A really annoying feature here is that the time-out in programming mode is really short, so if you take too long in entering a button press, it kicks you out of program mode. The temperature window (difference between on and off) can be set to 0.5 and 0.25. This basically means a 1 degree control band or a 0.5 degree control band. The unit tries to emulate a PID controller. I found it to be excellent in holding a temperature window. It suggests in the manual that it has a learning mode where it learns the response of the system but I don't see how in my case it would actually make it perform any better. If you just want a simple thermostat, you can press the manual button and the hand signal will come on. then you can turn the temperature up or down at will and it will sit there for ever. It doesn't tell you in the manual (manual???) but you get out of manual mode by pressing the manual button for 5 seconds. There is an undocumented Holiday mode which I assume allows you to suspend the programming for a single set temperature for a predetermined number of days but I haven't tried it yet. Also there is a +1 button which you can press when running a program to give a temporary change in temperature for as many hours as you press the button. Temperature can be set highter or lower followed by pressing the "tick". This is also not documented. This programmer appears to use the same controller as the Salus RT520RF which you can find here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salus-RT520RF-Wireless-Thermostat-White/dp/B07HQD71YB/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2GQEXSPPB51CR&dchild=1&keywords=salus+rt520tx&qid=1604164806&sprefix=salus+rt520tx%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-2#customer Reviews along with many more reviews. I hope Salus have resolved the issue with the clock regulation otherwise it's not much use! Otherwise, first impressions, it looks good and does what it should. Provided the clock maintains good time and also that you can grasp the programming, then with it's 5 year warranty, this represents in my opinion, excellent value for money! Follow up: been installed a couple of months now and clock accuracy is excellent. Just needs a decent manual and would be 5*! ## Frequently Bought Together - Salus Controls RT520RF Wireless Thermostat, Boiler Plus Compliant Digital & Electronic Room Thermostat - White - Salus RT310RF Wireless Thermostat, White - Salus RT510RF/TX 5/2-Day Wireless Programmable Thermostat Central Heating Control --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/98174585-salus-rt520rf-wireless-programmable-opentherm-thermostat-and-receiver-kit](https://www.desertcart.de/products/98174585-salus-rt520rf-wireless-programmable-opentherm-thermostat-and-receiver-kit) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-08-06*