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A few quick questions on the Nest thermostat

  • 22-01-2015 9:28pm
    #1
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I live in a fairly modern apartment building, gas boiler for heating and water. Very interested to get a Nest thermostat. Thing is, I rent and cant guarantee I'll be here forever. Can I get the Nest install alongside the current one, and if I ever leave can I reconnect the old one and take the Nest with me? I read somewhere it does not even have to be stuck on a call you can move it about, is that true?

    Does it really save you money? I kinda find that hard to believe. I just want the ability to turn on the water or heating if I need it, or if I'm not going to be home to turn it off. I'm told it can do the latter automatically - but how does it know if you are not home?

    Where is the cheapest place to buy it? I'm with electric Ireland and I know they give discounts but you get tied into a contract and again I'm not really sure I want to do that.

    Any comments appreciated. Thanks.


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  • #2
    17larsson
    Registered Users Posts: 467 ✭✭17larsson


    €220 for the unit, approx €100 for installation and if you want plug it in and have it sitting on a bookshelf or counter the stand for that is €35.
    You can install the control unit beside your current timeclock and remove it when you vacate your apartment. The Nest isn't ideal for controlling hot water though as it's designed to learn your routine and what temperatures you like at different times of the day so if it is a bright sunny morning and your apartment is already at a good temperature it won't turn the boiler on.
    There is a sensor on the front of the thermostat that detects motion so it knows if you are at home or away


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