NEST ROOM THERMOSTAT INSTALL - INCLUDING UNDERFLOOR HEATING  

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I just wanted your video as I have a Heatmiser wireless stat system with 5 zones (3 stats) of UFH and 1 for rads and hot water. My control box looks very similar, but I have an antenna for wireless stats (all 4 of them). However, after reading some wireless range / interference issues with Nest's mesh wifi where the stats talk to the heat links, I am having 2nd thoughts as this is one of the problems I have with Heatmiser - control unit seems to call heat to UFH/rads whenever it feels like - even in summer (where I have to turn off CH on the boiler to stop getting cooked)! When I opened a ticket with Heatmiser, they said stats are too far from control unit. I proved it wasn't the case as even if i put the stat on top of the control unit 2" from antenna - it was still playing up. Spent a lot of money on system that doesn't work well at all (wish I had run wiring!).

don't understand how you haven't got so many more subs, keep up the great content. Holding Tight for the next vid.

Great video. Thanks. I was thinking of getting something like this. Not sure if this would work for us through. We have a three bed semi-detached. We use two of the bedrooms as offices during the day and need to heat them during the day in the winter. We don't really heat the other bedroom (better sleep if you keep your bedroom cool). During the day when we are working upstairs we shut off the radiators downstairs. In the evening we turn off the radiators in the two bedroom/offices and turn on the radiators downstairs in the living/dining room. The circuit is already at temp so the room warms up pretty quick. We have no room thermostat anywhere in the house and the rad's all have TRVs. I'd like to fit something like a Nest in the living/dining room so we can set an actual celsius temperature for the room, but if we are going to the trouble of doing that then maybe we should get something that can turn the rad's on and off room by room. At the moment we just turn the TRVs for whatever room we are using from off to the setting we know is comfortable for us, usually about 2-3... Seems like if we ditch the TRV's for the room that the Nest thermostat is in we still have to manually turn rad's in the rest of the house on and off (which would still be fine of course). I think Charlie DIYte did something on this as well. I'll check there as well. I think the system he went for effectively has thermostats for each room, effectively equivalent to every room having it's own room one of those lovely Nest ones. Individual thermostats for each room would probably be an ideal set up for us as we are now both working at home all day and it would make it possible to be disciplined about temperature settings and keeping the bills under control. Would be interested in your thoughts if you are still checking comments on this vid, or from anyone else for that matter.

Please make some videos of underfloor heating with 3/4 thermostats wiring how to connect with system boiler

Top video as always! I've used lots of your videos for so many plumbing jobs I've done around my own home, but you'd never done a Nest install until now. That's why I ended up doing a small series of videos of my own on how to install and use the Nest. Let me know what you think. Hold tight!

"It's the most satisfying thing in the world" then the camera pans to the wife tapping her foot, arms crossed ;)

Use open therm if you can

Is the process the same for S plan Unvented system with a gas boiler?

Hi I am struggling to find a solution on how I can install nest which would work on my system. I have the following. 50KW boiler connected to- 1) valve to send hot water to the underfloor heating 2) valve to send hot water to the joule unvented cylinder. The valves are opened via a two channel timer for hot water and heating, with timers set for when the boiler is fired. I’m not bothered about using nest for the hot water, just the UFH. The UFH is controlled by 3 manifolds each with approx 6 actuators on. Approx 20 actuators in total all linking to approx 10 danfoss thermostats. The issue I have is that yes I can replace the thermostats with the nest solution which when on demand for heat will open the actuators for hot water, however as the hot water from the boiler is only turned on by the 2 channel timer, it will only come on if the boiler is set to be on permanently. Is there a way that when the new thermostat calls for heat and opens the actuator on the manifold it can request the boiler to be turned on? I’m guessing the two way channel timer will need changing but what too? Really struggling with this, any help would be appreciated

Even when it's freezing inside the home - the small number (which I believe is known as the ambient temperature) on the Nest Thermostat always stays at 22.5 degrees. Do these Nest thermostat really sense the current temperature of the room they are in as I don't think they do which means I have to manually turn the heat on all the time. What's the point of having this if it can't turn on manually when temperature of the room falls below a certain level because it just keeps showing 22.5 degree C all the time. This came preinstalled with the new build home - do you think there is something wrong with its installation

Great video James we are now looking to move over to the Nest Products to install.

Do you guys know how to connect a heatlink with NC valves?

Can you use it to control electric underfloor heating?

Are you you using one heat link upstairs for heating control and hot water on/off just want to know how that works?

This thermostat looks sooooo goood. But its silly that it can not manage to controll more than 2 strings at a time. :(

Pretty pointless video as the only people who will be viewing this video are probably looking for help toward the wiring of the devices.

Hi! Does nest thermostat work with electric underfloor heating or just water?? 🤔

Hi. What type of valves would you recommend for underfloor heating?

Hi. Tell me if the valve controllers are a far distance away from the respective room stat how do they communicate. Let’s presume the home has full coverage WiFi, do the individual nest component communicate via WiFi over the home network or do the respective components need to be within range of each other?

Hi I am getting new boiler and nest thermostat just wanted to ask foes nest turn off the individual radiators if you r not in room

like your vids mate but can you do some vids on the cheaper chinese programmable thermostats found on ebay amazon ali express etc

Try Honeywell evo home

Loved this vid. Is it possible to walk mount the thermostat on the wall without an existing wire from an old thermostat. And without having to run the wire back to the link? Possible to wire direct into plug socket or safe to channel the USB cable into the wall?

Hi, I have underfloor heating and my gen2 nest only turns on heat from the boiler but the pump that should move that water stays off. The pump only turns on when I use manual mode by pressing the button on the heatlink. Cam anyone help on how to fix this ?

I really like your video and nest thermostat I wonder if u could help me decide ? Ive heard nest doesnt wrk so great with vaillant boiler - parently they cant wrk as a learning thermostat ?!? Help please

It would be good to see a review of Lightwaverf thermostat and boiler switch please... Don't get me wrong nest are a great products but in my opinion Lightwaverf have been around a lot longer than nest. They have a wider product range. But yes ok they arn't as flashy as the nest products.

Can these be added to a system that already has a wireless Thermostat? So for me i do not have any hard wired points. I have a Worcester Bosch Boiler

Is it possible to control both the heating/boiler and underfloor heating with just one nest thermostat?

So does the nest thermostat on the wall need to be powered through the other panel? Or is there a way to regulate the wattage without getting a wired feed from the panel near the boiler? Any help?

At least your honest about the ‘small discount’ 😂 very good video Jimmy!! I’m super keen on getting a nest but coz of the price it doesn’t interest me ATM as it seems no different to my Honeywell room stat that permanently stays on 21° though out the day.. 😬

great video, how do you connect a nest to ideal logic+ for heating & hot water cheers

greating from Poland

What is the wiring centre that you are attaching Nest Link? Is that Heatmiser? Does it have gears that control your manifold?

Am I missing something. What's the point of this vid if I'm not allowed to wire in myself?

I have a volt free combi boiler that’s wired to a nest thermostat heatlink to terminals 2 and 3 for volt free switching but I’m asking anyone who knows if it’s possible to use the 5 and 6 terminals that has the live link to make them 240v and still keep 2 and 3 volt free. It’s just that I’ve added ufh and need switched power for the pump. I haven’t installed a zone valve as I only want one stat. Is this possible without blowing the unit?

Hi James can I install the nest room stat to a gas Rayburn with gravity hot water thanks

Great video as usual. I did notice that the nest thermostats don't give any room for bootlace ferrules when your using flex on the screw terminals?

Hi James can I install a nest to a gas Rayburn with gravity fed hot water thank you simon

Where can I get them screws - they sound awesome - no more rawl plugs!!!!

Great video. Just wanted to ask, are all wet under floor heating types/manufacturers work with nest?

Can you let me know what the make and model of the junction box was that you were wiring the three heat links to? I assume that box is where you wire your thermal store and boiler also?

hi james, just wondering if you know whether or not the nest would work with an electric underfloor heating mat? I know its not plumbing but thought you might know.

Hi James, I have a nest gen 3, with a vokera boiler, and I also have solar panels on the roof that heat my hot water. My issue is obviously this time of year the panels aren’t really heating my hot water and I currently have the hot water setting on my nest set to off which is resulting in me having no hot water on really cold days. What’s best for me to do have the setting set to on at this time of year or set schedules? And then back in the summer months turn it back to off and let the panels do the work again? Hope you can help. Cheers

Great video dude! What do you think of opentherm on the nest? If you were fitting one on a compatible combi would you rewire to enable opentherm or not?

Enjoyed your video, I really am interested in Nest - Can I ask, I would be replacing a Honeywell Smartfit S Plan system which uses low voltage 2 port valves, can that easily be converted to Nest? Thanks

hi bro, good video~could u want to test for Floor Heating Thermostat ?

Does anyone know if It is essential to have a control centre when using nests in a zoned system or they can be wired directly to the boiler? thanks

m8 can you do a review on the Drayton Wiser Multizone Kit

Hope you enjoy guys! Was a great day filming these Nest's going in for my customers Mark and Charlie! Be sure to check out my new Vlog channel here: ru-vid.com/show-UCc2sVD-LTiEOC3cqVNJFZww Also, if you've got any questions comment below INNIT!

So are thermostatic valves a dead duck in the future.

It's nice to be rich and have THREE Nests

So for unit that was controlling the hot water and rads, can that unit act as a programmer for the hot water and heating as two separate zones? I'd assume it can cos you wouldn't want your heating on every time u were heating your water in the cylinder?

Jeans look good but look after your knees. Plumber's knees get Foooked in later life.

I watched this living in USA. WHAT ARE THESE?

Can you lock out people with PINs? I'm 67 but in 10 years who knows what state I'll be in :-) I'd like to lock the older me out if necessary.

Nest have great systems

How much this work can cost ?

We got kombi boiler, unvented hot water tank. Programmer and two thermostats downstairs for two underfloor heating zones. On second floor we got programmer which controls heating on second and first floors which are heated by radiators. We bought nest for upstairs but installer today told me that he can't install it as heating wiring needs to be changed. House is 2 years old. I'm not plumber/electrician but I find it difficult to believe I need that sort of work just to install Nest. He was Nest Pro with no reviews on Nest site. Any thoughts?

Don't suppose anyone needs an apprentice in Milton Keynes? Bit of a long shot but who knows. I am 18 and have a driving licence.

Nest is very pretty but Tado is a better system IMO.

I've had a Nest 3rd gen installed. When the hot water comes on so do the radiators even though they're not scheduled to do so. Do you have any idea why?

Great video mate!

are there any on going costs with these ...subs like ??

Oh, forgot - what happens if the internet goes down?

Thats a sparks job mate! Hope you issued a minor works cert for that lol. Bloody plumbers taking liberties!

Great vid, but Jeez, how did we ever over complicate our lives so much?? How did we get to the stage where our fecking room stats have to go with the colour scheme of the room?

Shame that Nest dont sell or allow to use their thermostat sensors in the UK. Sadly they prefer to rip off brits and make them buy second thermostat instead....

Is the nest wireless thermostat wall mountable

Turn down the filler music!!!

NETATMO, search. It's a winner in all aspects. Very Elegant design, stunning App ! And with additional valves it's a killer. On the other end I Don't understand Nest/ Ecobee design. It's absolutely a design flaw having a very complex configuration in the device itself. Fancy display, to much color,overengineered, expensive garbage... A simple, elegant design with 2 or 3 info is more than enough. Then INVEST in the APP!! The smartphone is a remote, pocket computer by design! I'm away, or confortably in the sofa doing my configs instead of infinite minutes staring to a circle. Bah.

Tado is much better and more user friendly!

simple :D

£219 each? No thanks!

i want to come in uk and work as plumber

Technology which really isn't necessary

THINK ILE STICK TO TURNING UP OR DOWN THE HEAT ON THE HONEYWELL REMOTE DONT FANCY GOING TO NIGHTSCHOOL FOR A YEAR TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THE HECK JAMES IS ON ABOUT

Im not goin to show you how I made the connection. I will show youonly how to do the line. We are all prowd installers>? Seriously? It feels like you only tells us nothing.

If you’re a plumber don’t install nest! Employing electrician who is a proper professional and who should be doing the job. Not a plumber! Keep to your pipes mate and leave the technical work to us electricians!