[OpenTRV-interest] First impressions and questions

[Damon Hart-Davis]

Hi,

> On 27 Jan 2017, at 19:23, Chris Skerry <angela.skerry at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Damon,
> 
> I assume you are addressing the question below in red to me.

I don’t think that I get to see the same colours as you!  B^>

> 
> I notice it kicking in winter time when the front door is opened for a period of time to load stuff from the car boot into the house.  Another occasion is in the bathroom when I open the window to get rid of the fug that is clouding the mirror.  the cold air causes it to display ‘window’ and set to 5 degrees, for 30 minutes.
> 
> Both of these examples are entirely correct and makes me think the Evohome system is well designed.
> 
> I recommend you buy an Evohome system and install it in your house.  You will then understand what you are up against.

There are indeed some good reports of the Evohome, and I’m very pleased that it is working for you.  The more the merrier I say.

I’d like to understand better, when the tech does what is intended - in this case admirably well it seems, how does it alert you to its discovery if at all (did you happen to notice an LCD display, or does it make an effort to get your attention eg with a noise) and do you and others see that alert as helpful or hectoring.  Further, does that then result in a useful result, eg do you close the door earlier than you might have.

All very interesting stuff, and important to get right to maximise savings and minimise blood pressure.

Thanks in any case for pointing out this feature and how it works for you.

Rgds

Damon