Nest Wiring Check

topgun06 · 29 Nov 2017 at 13:41

Simon said:
Where is your current thermostat ?

I don't have one. Heating is turned on/off using a mechanical timer switch attached to the boiler currently.

Simon · 29 Nov 2017 at 14:42

Run a wire to a new thermostat position

topgun06 · 29 Nov 2017 at 20:23

Simon said:
Run a wire to a new thermostat position

The stat would need to go in the stairway. It's the only suitable room. And it's going to be very difficult to get a permanent 12v feed there without taking carpets and floorboards up and making holes in the walls. Same for putting a socket in. And even so, it's not going to look good with a wire dangling down the wall to the socket.

Hive seems much more convenient.

Em3bbs · 29 Nov 2017 at 20:35

topgun06 said:
The stat would need to go in the stairway. It's the only suitable room. And it's going to be very difficult to get a permanent 12v feed there without taking carpets and floorboards up and making holes in the walls. Same for putting a socket in. And even so, it's not going to look good with a wire dangling down the wall to the socket.

Hive seems much more convenient.

I'm very happy with my Hive, and was in a similar situation where there wasn't any neat way to wire up a Nest thermostat. I've had it nearly two years now, I think I may have replaced the AA batteries once but I can't actually remember if it was needed or I just unclipped the thermostat when I decorated the room.

Simon · 29 Nov 2017 at 21:17

Wonder if you could make a 12v battery pack to supply