Electric Ireland - Free Nest Heating Thermostat + Installation

Chardee MacDennis · 19-02-2016 02:04PM

TheFin wrote: »

I'm looking at NEST but Electric Ireland seems to have a monopoly on supply?? I see Harvey Norman sell the Nest Thermostat but I cant see anyone selling the Heat Link thing.

it's comes in the box doesnt it?

fuse · 19-02-2016 06:56PM

TheFin wrote: »

I'm looking at NEST but Electric Ireland seems to have a monopoly on supply?? I see Harvey Norman sell the Nest Thermostat but I cant see anyone selling the Heat Link thing.

Can't you buy it direct?
https://store.nest.com/ie/product/thermostat

Idbatterim · 19-02-2016 07:10PM

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Nest-Learning-Thermostat-3rd-Generation-/111907768695?hash=item1a0e390977:g:WHcAAOSwJkJWkjTJ

ted1 · 19-02-2016 07:40PM

TheFin wrote: »

I'm looking at NEST but Electric Ireland seems to have a monopoly on supply?? I see Harvey Norman sell the Nest Thermostat but I cant see anyone selling the Heat Link thing.

It's in the box

toby2111 · 31-03-2016 11:49PM

I'm interested in one of these 3rd generation Nests that are being offered plus theres a €50 online bonus now. They look very handy and I've an old crappy APT 24 hour timer clocks that I'd love to get rid off and this seems be a top job. Whats the general consensus from users?

Doodah7 · 01-04-2016 08:49AM

toby2111 wrote: »

I'm interested in one of these 3rd generation Nests that are being offered plus theres a €50 online bonus now. They look very handy and I've an old crappy APT 24 hour timer clocks that I'd love to get rid off and this seems be a top job. Whats the general consensus from users?

You have to pay the standard rate of electricity for two years. If you are on a discounted rate (and you should be!), you need to work out the maths on paying extra for your electricity rather than going to Harvey Norman and getting it installed independently on Electric Ireland.

corks finest · 01-04-2016 09:25AM

keith_d99 wrote: »

Noticed this when shopping around for Electricity

Free Nest and Installation worth €374

2 year contract

Looks a nice piece of kit ...
Nest Site

Reviews on Amazon are excellent

Looks a genuine bargain to me!
Been meaning to get a thermostat for yonks ... so it's a no brainer for me!

Have a climote,really good,no problems,great reviews, similar to nest,

toby2111 · 01-04-2016 09:28AM

Yeh, I did a quick calculation last night and the difference between my current discounted rate and Electric Irelands standard rate is quite small, roughly works out at an extra €100 per year. So it'll cost me €200 or so in total, seems cheaper than getting it installed independently. Would this Nest reduce my oil bill /consumption slightly? Or would they use more oil as they're not time based?

TheFin · 01-04-2016 09:30AM

I wanted a Nest too but my supplier was SSE Airtricity; luckily when I asked them about my contract it seems they forgot to remind me my old contract had run out and I was free to move. Yesterday I ran my usage figuers through the Bonkers website and the Electric Ireland / NEST deal came out very bad in the comparison - I signed up with Energia for 1 year. Check your figures though it just might be worthwhile to pay the higher kilowatt hour charge with Electric Ireland for the benefit of the "free" Nest plus installation

bk · 01-04-2016 09:40AM

My friend and neighbour got a Nest, while I got a cheaper "simple" wifi mode. My friend regretted getting the Nest, he realised that he didn't end up using the learning ability at all and just used it as a simple wifi thermostat instead. He realised he could have gotten the same functionality for a third of the price with my simpler model.

So it depends on how much the Nest costs versus a simpler wifi thermostat (include difference in electricity rates, installation, etc.) and if you think you will use the learning functionality or not.

toby2111 · 01-04-2016 09:56AM

The reason I'm interested in this is I wanted to change from my crappy APT 24 hour timer switch to a 7 day programmer type device. An electrician said it would be about €150 to put in a 2 channel device that I'm looking for. It was he who said to check out Nest or Climote with electricity suppliers. So if I'm gonna pay €150 for a 2 channel device, should I just go with a Nest? I know this only a thermometer but does it have similar functionality to a 7 day programmer? Maybe I'll post that question in plumbing section!

bk · 01-04-2016 01:27PM

toby2111 wrote: »

The reason I'm interested in this is I wanted to change from my crappy APT 24 hour timer switch to a 7 day programmer type device. An electrician said it would be about €150 to put in a 2 channel device that I'm looking for. It was he who said to check out Nest or Climote with electricity suppliers. So if I'm gonna pay €150 for a 2 channel device, should I just go with a Nest? I know this only a thermometer but does it have similar functionality to a 7 day programmer? Maybe I'll post that question in plumbing section!

My one does all that, both wifi controllable and 7 day (or 5/2 day programmable) and actually lots of other options.

I was able to install it myself and cost less then €150

https://www.inspirehomeautomation.co.uk/overview.php

ted1 · 01-04-2016 02:22PM

corks finest wrote: »

Have a climote,really good,no problems,great reviews, similar to nest,

Not entirely similar, the climote is a subscription based programmable thermostat. The Nest has no subscription and is a learning thermostat.

toby2111 · 01-04-2016 03:10PM

bk wrote: »

My one does all that, both wifi controllable and 7 day (or 5/2 day programmable) and actually lots of other options.

I was able to install it myself and cost less then €150

https://www.inspirehomeautomation.co.uk/overview.php

I wouldn't feel confident installing one of them so it'd cost me to get an electrician. So that's my point - Do I buy one, pay an electrician, total cost over €200. Or go with Electric Ireland, total cost will be the same, €200 or so. Which is the better device? Your one or a Nest?

keith_d99 · 01-04-2016 03:13PM

A year or so with the a Nest and very happy with it.
Takes a while to get it working to suit your needs.
The feature that learns how long it takes to reach a temperature never rally worked for me - so turned it off.
Works a treat these days and rarely adjust it.
Yes, I would say that it does indeed save you oil/gas ... Mainly for the thermostat feature really o guess.

Nest app is supposed to turn on/off as get near home/leave home but that hasn't worked for me yet.

There is an app called Sky Lark that does the gps on/off thingy very well though. As far as I know the app works with the Honeywell too

toby2111 · 01-04-2016 03:46PM

keith_d99 wrote: »

A year or so with the a Nest and very happy with it.

Good to hear that Keith. So can you set the Nest to come on at different times ie Is it programmeable?

ted1 · 01-04-2016 04:10PM

toby2111 wrote: »

Good to hear that Keith. So can you set the Nest to come on at different times ie Is it programmeable?

Yes, and it'll learn to adjust itself

ted1 · 01-04-2016 04:11PM

ted1 wrote: »

Yes, and it'll learn to adjust itself

Here's what my program looks like

toby2111 · 01-04-2016 04:17PM

ted1 wrote: »

Here's what my program looks like

Excuse my ignorance but what happens in between those schedules? Does heating turn off? I'm only used to a crappy 24 hour timer so don't fully understand this Nest thing yet!

Moreilly · 01-04-2016 04:18PM

i got the nest from electric ireland also, replaced my old manual push pin type switch, very happy with it ,no issues. it is programmable and quite easy to use. since then ive added nest protect smoke/co2 alarms which also 'talk' to the thermostat plus replaced some of the lights in the house with phillips hue - (works with nest). worth checking out IFTTT as well. some handy links below !
Nest Therm
IFTTT

Nest Protect

toby2111 · 01-04-2016 04:29PM

Wow, that's impressive. Amazing the direction modern technology is going.

Moreilly wrote: »

i got the nest from electric ireland also, replaced my old manual push pin type switch, very happy with it ,no issues.]

That's another question. My old timer clock is in the hot press but thermostat is in hallway. I presume a Nest goes there but is the old clock just disconnected?

Moreilly · 01-04-2016 04:35PM

toby2111 wrote: »

Wow, that's impressive. Amazing the direction modern technology is going.

That's another question. My old timer clock is in the hot press but thermostat is in hallway. I presume a Nest goes there but is the old clock just disconnected?

the heat link replaces your old timer clock, it's just a littte white box with a button on the center and a status led, you will never really have to go near it. The thermostat -(ie the fancy bit !) can be placed anywhere , just plug's in to a normal electrical socket. works over wifi

ted1 · 01-04-2016 04:36PM

toby2111 wrote: »

Excuse my ignorance but what happens in between those schedules? Does heating turn off? I'm only used to a crappy 24 hour timer so don't fully understand this Nest thing yet!

It holds the temperature till it gets giving a new temperature.
So in the night it'll help of the temperature at 14 degrees while we sleep then increase it when we wake

toby2111 · 01-04-2016 04:49PM

Currently, I have the heating set to come on for an hour in the morning to take the chill out of the house and so we all can have hot showers. Then it's set from about 3 to 4 for when kids get home and again about 7 to 8. Obviously it's on for longer when it's colder and then I turn thermostat down during summer so it only heats water. So the Nest can do all this (and more) and also help reduce my energy bill?

munsterbear · 02-04-2016 09:50AM

Was interested in getting one of these systems in but seemingly we have two zones in the house (thermostat in hallway and upstairs landing) so the Nest or Hive won't work for us unless we buy two.

Anyone got alternative option?

corks finest · 02-04-2016 10:27AM

munsterbear wrote: »

Was interested in getting one of these systems in but seemingly we have two zones in the house (thermostat in hallway and upstairs landing) so the Nest or Hive won't work for us unless we buy two.

Anyone got alternative option?

I have 2 zones,using one climote control unit,works a treat

noel100 · 02-04-2016 10:53AM

I got this offer and had nothing but trouble with the nest. Cost me money. Nest would freeze and oil would stay on all day & night . had to flick the trip switch to.reset the unit controlling the switch.for oil.on wall. Had several issues like this spent hours looking at forums setting it up. Was working nicely for about 2 weeks. Complained to Nest by email and chat no support. Waste of time... Put back in the old 24hr switch. Oh had replace pump on boiler during my brief 2months might be a coincidence...

toby2111 · 02-04-2016 11:08AM

I suppose that's the downside of these new tech things, there's always the occasional glitch. So if the Nest does start playing up, is there a way to manually operate the heating instead of it? Is there an on/off switch where that heat link goes?

noel100 · 02-04-2016 11:12AM

toby2111 wrote: »

I suppose that's the downside of these new tech things, there's always the occasional glitch. So if the Nest does start playing up, is there a way to manually operate the heating instead of it? Is there an on/off switch where that heat link goes?

You meant to override the unit on the wall by holding for 10 seconds. Didn't work for me. My experience with nest was disappointing... Concept is good but needs to be full proof.

Galego · 02-04-2016 11:19AM

munsterbear wrote: »

Was interested in getting one of these systems in but seemingly we have two zones in the house (thermostat in hallway and upstairs landing) so the Nest or Hive won't work for us unless we buy two.

Anyone got alternative option?

Tado can handle two heating zones plus hot water (if needed).

Electric Ireland - Free Nest Heating Thermostat + Installation

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