Strange that the RNIB doesn't store this device for sale or promote it. Most of us if not all have issues with central heating controllers and it's the first time I hear of such a control device designed with the blind in mind. Anyone works for the RNIB on this list?
Cheers, Amro----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:38 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Talking central heating conntroler
Peter, thanks very much, I certainly will look into this. Even if it isn't suitable for my system, the information is well worth logging for anyone who might benefit. Jackie Cairns Braille Support Adviser Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6WD Telephone: 01604 798024 Fax: 01604 798090 Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Peter Beasley Sent: 07 October 2008 17:27 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Talking central heating conntroler THis is for Jackie's benefit. It is not a talking device but it may well fit the bill. Danfoss 4033 24-Hour Mechanical Programmer TIMED/OFF/ON (Constant) for heating and same for domestic hot water. Off and On override. this switch is available from danfoss randall ltd of bedford. they do a braille version which is very accessible. it has 2 switches, one switch for hot water, the other for the heating system. they are clearly brailled h/w each switch has 3 positions, off, on and timed. there is a rotary dial with dots around it, a little like a braille watch. there is a reference dot so you can use the rotary dial to enable you to set the 24 hour clock. there are 4 colour coded tappets, 2 red 2 blue, one set for each function, namely heating and water. simply slide the tappets to the desired on/off times. the tappets are also marked with tactile markings, a series of different numbers of dots.I think you may have to specifically request a braille version of the timer. this switch is very well designed for a blind person to use. I would suggest giving this company a ring before purchasing, and asking them if it will work with your particular heating system. They have a wide range on offer, and do not forget to ask them if they can supply a Braille version if this is required. Details as follows. Danfoss Randall Ltd. Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9ER Tel: 0845 121 7400 Fax: 0845 121 7515 Email danfossrandall@xxxxxxxxxxx Sales Office Tel: 0845 1217 500 Sales Office Fax: 0845 1217 510 Get your FREE SECURE email account from http://www.topmail.co.uk ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
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