Quick opinion on nest wiring.

[jwsblackburn]

Hello,

I'm currently working on a new rewire, and the client decided to use a nest system after I had wired in for a basic S plan system. I've noticed the link from the box to the thermostat is 12v, however i've wired this in 1.5mm cable. I'm assuming this will be ok as in the instructions it says to use existing wiring of old thermostats if people are updating a system, which will of course be 1/1.5mm cable. Its just been playing on my mind a bit and would just like peoples opinions.

Thanks

 

[davesparks]

I'm just about to get the Hive fitted with a new boiler.

Should I be buying the Nest?

Hmmmm...

In my opinion yes, the hive is a little bit behind the nest at the moment. I've found the nest easier to use plus it is all wired so no need for batteries.
In my opinion the major downfall of wireless thermostats is the fact that when the batteries go flat your house gets cold and you have no hot water.
With a nest it connects via a cable, no batteries needed.

I've got a feeling that the hive does all its communications via wifi, so the stat communicates with the receiver over wifi, which means that a wifi problem will prevent your heating working too, again the nest connects via a cable, though you do obviously loose the internet based control if you loose wifi, your heating will still follow its scheduled program

Plus buying a hive puts money in British Gas's pockets.

 

[Midwest]

Nothing at all, and I do occasionally fit mechanical type time switches and mechanical room thermostats on heating systems, generally for the older generation who don't want or need anything more.

But on the other hand the nest is a pretty good system, especially if connected to a boiler with opentherm communications.

dave, I'm being a bit flippant again

 

[davesparks]

dave, I'm being a bit flippant again

Sorry, I've been doing battle with the NIC today so feeling somewhat irritated

 

[Midwest]

Sorry, I've been doing battle with the NIC today so feeling somewhat irritated

Just go with the flow, and spend the extra time on leisure, fixing driveline slack!

 

[stevethesparks]

Sorry, I've been doing battle with the NIC today so feeling somewhat irritated

Now you cant leave that there, that surely deserves a new thread :icon7:

 

[Octopus]

Now you cant leave that there, that surely deserves a new thread :icon7:

Gets my vote.:juggle2:

 

[davesparks]

Now you cant leave that there, that surely deserves a new thread :icon7:

Nothing too major, I've been falsely accused of misusing the elecsa logo.