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    cliveb replied to the thread Random Irritations.
    Many years ago I often used to go skiing with Silver Ski, who chartered a Tristar. I vividly remember how it rattled and shook on...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    One final experience with Hive... Decided that since I've now returned the system, I should delete the Hive account that I had to set...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    When I logged on, got the message "sorry, your hub is not talking to us, it's appearing offline". That's what I'd expect, given it's...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    Update: For various reasons I wasn't able to install the Hive system until today. DOES. NOT. WORK. 🤬 The Hub connected fine, and is...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Random Irritations.
    I guess it's just that the concept of jewelry that cannot be taken off sounds weird to me. But I'm old and don't understand a lot of...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Random Irritations.
    Sorry, let me get this straight. This is a bracelet that cannot be taken off? 😲 I must have misunderstood. It just sounds bonkers!
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    Bought a Hive mini/receiver/hub kit today as it was down to £105 in Screwfix's Black Friday sale. (At last - something in Black Friday...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    Yes, agreed. As long as I keep the old PRT3 system so it can be reinstated if things go pear shaped, it's probably worth trying. Hive...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    Thanks again for all the replies. Have now seen oodles of reviews complaining about software and connectivity problems with ALL of the...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    Ok, sorry to muddy the waters but I've just discovered another possible option: Tado Wireless Smart Thermostat X. Anyone got any...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    OK, here's my understanding... There are 3 devices in the Hive system: 1. The thermostat. Battery powered, stores the heating schedule...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    So basically you have to re-pair the thermostat with the system, right? Might be an issue for me since the boiler is in the loft. But...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    I'm a bit confused by that. The Hive receiver is hard-wired into the boiler, so how does it lose connection? Or are you saying that the...
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    cliveb replied to the thread Smart thermostat for combi boiler.
    Thanks to everyone who has replied. Looking like Hive might be the safe choice. Ah right - so you're a "white goods" repair man...
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    Looking for some views on various smart thermostat options. (Just for the boiler, not smart TRVs). We have an Ideal Logic+ Combi...
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