Recent content by jonm01

That's really valuable information Lucid, thanks. I have 250-300 cds, I do add to them from time to time. I've a very old ( 1980s!) Yamaha cd player and a Sony blu ray player at the moment. I'll give the NAS some serious thought.

Ok thanks for the advice. Is it actually totally wireless?

Interesting suggestions. What might be a good cd player to add to the mix ?

Thanks for the replies and information. Hive seems to be favoured by most installers? Hive is completely wireless i think, the Easy control seems, possibly to require a 2 core connection to the boiler, or, at least, mains power pack.

New install of worcester bosch 4000 combi. Would there be any preference in using Hive, compared to worcester bosch easy control ?

This looks like it might work, solar powered...

Thanks for the replies. It's probably around 50yrs old, copper, no thermostat pockets (probably weren't used then!) Was originally gravity feed, converted to fully pumped around 20yrs ago.

Wondering what is the general lifespan of an open vented conventional hot water cylinder?

Any opinions on the Fort alarm system ? looks like a fairly new product. (Does look comprehensive for the price.) https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Security_Menu_Index/Fort/index.html#Fort_Alarm_Kits

These are really good: https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-600-lumen-white-solar-security-lights/p/0504757 Solar, so no wiring , very bright, 180 degree pir so wide coverage. I have 2, work well even in winter.

That's the idea, keeps it simple. One button, on or off, classic fm locked in !

I know, agreed re DAB, it's just the last radio ( which developed a fault ) was DAB. FM might be OK, reception not brilliant though.

Thanks for all the suggestions. It's actually for an immobile elderly relative. They don't like Alexa, thinks it's creepy! I guess a radio with its own remote might be the best solution.

Good thinking, I'll e mail them.

Does anyone know of a make of DAB radio which will turn on when power is applied from the mains power supply. Its because I want it to come on using a wireless remote socket, so , not to have to touch any power switch on the radio,just a power on button on the socket remote supplying it. Any...