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Paulus

Started young, and still going.
Location
Barnet,
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.:heat:
 

classic33

Leg End Member
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 :sad:
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

Guru
Location
Casper WY USA
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

Getting old but not past it
Location
North Wales
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. :okay:
 

screenman

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

Squire
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.:heat:

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. :okay:

Good this is exactly what I want to achieve.
 

PaulSB

Squire
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!! :laugh::laugh:
 
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