The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

What evidence that you need a new thermostat?

I was convinced by Mrs @BoldonLad that we needed a new thermostat (not a Hive, a Honeywell device). It works perfectly, or, it would, if Mrs @BoldonLad left it to "thermostat".

What actually happens is,

- Mrs @BoldonLad sets it to (say) 20C.
- living room heats to 20C
- thermostat turns off heating
- about 30 seconds later, Mrs @BoldonLad says "it is cold in here"
- thermostat is turned up a couple of degrees
- above cycle repeats until living room is like a tropical jungle
- I make occasional references to global warming and Ms Thunberg, and leave the room for somewhere in the house bearable

I'm convinced that I need a new thermostat. Everytime MrsP goes past it the heating suddenly comes on.

 

[classic33]

Why is this bl**dy big black cloud following me.
Looks like I will be phoning 111 tomorrow.
This cap/crown is virtually hanging off now. I cannot chew anything at all.....hence peaches and ice cream for brunch. Rice pudding for tea.
Phoned the dentist and the recorded message says to text a land line number. Tried that, it keeps failing. I have emailed them and will give it till tomorrow.
I googled the problem and everything I read tells me its emergency and to get it sorted immediately.
@PaulSB I really really really hope you enjoy your chops......no, honestly I do

Try 111 today, and see if they can get you an emergency appointment.
I rang on a Tuesday and got an appointment for the Saturday.

I'd lost most of the tooth, in the usual manner for me, leaving me with an infection. Knew what was needed, but it's prescription only.

 

[12boy]

I find there's plenty to do, as to tell the truth, this virus has made little difference to me except for doing all shopping and not seeing our kids face to face. When I do go shopping I wear a mask. At this time of year there is a lot of yardwork, most days are very nice for biking, I need to do more resistance training, especially for my puny upper body, core exercises, and stretches, I can walk the geriatric dog, read a book, do a little archery, and work on my sheepherder's wagon. A thing has being going here where people c ome out at 8 pm and howl. Not everyone, but quite a few. It is kinda neat to here the answering howls from around the 'hood, although some of the dogs take umbrage at this incursion into their domain.

 

[gavroche]

Do any of you use the Hive central heating control from British Gas? The one which allows you to control the heating away from the house. Before lockdown we thought it would be useful for when we are away. Now that travel plans are up in the air - not short-term but long-term as well - I'm not so sure.

Mrs P is convinced we need a new central heating thermostat. This would cost £150+ including fitting, boiler unit etc. As Hive includes all this for £167 it still seems like a good deal to me.

We use Hive controlled central heating and pleased with it. In winter, if we are away somewhere, I can turn it on from anywhere and we get home to a warm house, Great.

 

[pawl]

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Looks good.

 

[screenman]

I have just found out how to post picture on here,

 

[PaulSB]

What evidence that you need a new thermostat?

I was convinced by Mrs @BoldonLad that we needed a new thermostat (not a Hive, a Honeywell device). It works perfectly, or, it would, if Mrs @BoldonLad left it to "thermostat".

What actually happens is,

- Mrs @BoldonLad sets it to (say) 20C.
- living room heats to 20C
- thermostat turns off heating
- about 30 seconds later, Mrs @BoldonLad says "it is cold in here"
- thermostat is turned up a couple of degrees
- above cycle repeats until living room is like a tropical jungle
- I make occasional references to global warming and Ms Thunberg, and leave the room for somewhere in the house bearable

Clearly you understand my predicament exactly. Mrs P often puts the thermostat in the porch quote "its the only way to make it work."

I'm convinced that I need a new thermostat. Everytime MrsP goes past it the heating suddenly comes on.

Yes, mine has a similar fault though it works perfectly when I'm in the house alone.

We use Hive controlled central heating and pleased with it. In winter, if we are away somewhere, I can turn it on from anywhere and we get home to a warm house, Great.

Good this is exactly what I want to achieve.

 

[PaulSB]

@PaulSB, how would you go about
A) getting hold of the thermostat, and
B) fitting it.
As British Gas has suspended all routine work/non emergency work for the duration.

I have to order by end of May to get the offered price. Installation will be when BG are able to do it and hopefully before next winter.......

 

[PaulSB]

I have just found out how to post picture on here,
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What? By parking your bike up the rear end of a cow!!

 

[screenman]

What? By parking your bike up the rear end of a cow!!

Funny how things come to you at the oddest moments.

 

[Dave7]

And now my *$%#@×** phone has packed in.
Down to 10% ... .have tried 3 different chargers.
I will re-join you when I get it sorted but with the lock down that could be some time off.

 

[IaninSheffield]

Have renewed the insurance on both cars and saved £150 but lost about an hour and half of my life! Jeez it's no wonder some people don't bother. Saga this year first time they've come up trumps for a while. Bye, bye LV.

Or ... you've been engaged in work, for which the rate of pay was £100ph? That sounds to me like a lucrative business

 

[PaulSB]

Or ... you've been engaged in work, for which the rate of pay was £100ph? That sounds to me like a lucrative business

This is an alternative view which I like...................................just wish it had been the case in my working life......................just for a year would have done

 

[PaulSB]

@Dave7 we can all see you're having a shoot day. Hope the tooth gets sorted ASAP.

I have, in all serious, found sloshing mouthfuls of whisky around the area helps. Toothache is awful.

 

[BoldonLad]

And now my *$%#@×** phone has packed in.
Down to 10% ... .have tried 3 different chargers.
I will re-join you when I get it sorted but with the lock down that could be some time off.

If you are still with us.... first check the charging cable, try a spare, if you have one, otherwise EBay is your friend, only a couple of pounds, and, worth a try