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Understood on both counts thanks Stem.

That's true - the top cover has to be removed then there is a drop down panel to access the wiring. I opened it today to check: I am presuming the black / grey wires going to 3 & 4 on the block are from my existing (non - wireless) thermostat

Many thanks for the info Stem that gives me the option for either system.

Thanks Stem, The reason why I posted the link was because my initial question was whether the wiring for Vaillant boilers was generic. I provided that as an example. I'm pretty sure I have the manuals for the boiler somewhere, it's just a case of digging them up and I will do so before doing...

Thanks Dan, I presume I could proceed with the wiring on page 5 - I'll take a look at my boiler tomorrow to see if it appears the same and somewhere I know I've got the manuals so I'll dig those out too before I decide on Hive or Nest

Hi all, I am trying to find out about the Echotech pro 24 as I'm considering getting a Nest thermostat 3rd gen. Many threads here have dealt with the wiring of various Vaillant boilers and I was wondering whether the wiring would be pretty generic between the models enough to use those threads...

Problem is there is only one choice now - it's the 3rd gen nest and that's it. The one that I think you are referring to is the Nest E thermostat and that appears to be discontinued. I will try to find out about my boiler first by opening a new thread as you suggest.

Ok Thanks Ian I'm going to have to look up the Ecotech pro 24 and see if I can find that out. edit: got to say that if this is the case - the Nest "compatibility checker" is a piece of gross negligence. The questions it asks - 1) do you have a combi boiler 2) does it have a separate wired...

Ok I'll post a new one but so far I've not seen a nest with different channels advertised - just "Nest Learning Thermostat, 3rd Generation" such as this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016PW3JSG/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza At the bottom this says "combi boilers, heat only boiler and can...

Hmm perhaps wrong of me to revive an old thread but here I am considering getting a Nest thermostat for my Vaillant EcoTec 24. I have a thermostat on the wall but would not wish to use that as the placement is just wrong and has led to so much erractic behaviour. Anyway I've trawled quite a few...

Ok, although it's always seemed to require a particular directional wind. ie. it didn't always leak with rain. Anyway, wind is calm right now and got a mate coming round to hold the ladder, so I should be able to get a quick look in between showers. :)

If that were the case wouldn't water come down the inside of the ducting? I checked the inside and it was dry but it's coming down the outside of the pipe, so I assume it's the seal around the pipe that's the problem.

Ok, Sounds sensible I'll get up there tomorrow if the wind and rain permit.

Ok thanks, I've no idea if there is a slate there but is it worth trying to repair it with mastic or is it best to get a new one?

Can anyone tell me how to replace a weathering plate? I'm assuming it is the reason why my bathroom ceiling extractor drips water when it rains hard. I went into the loft today as the problem was getting worse. Water is trickling down the outside of the pipe which goes directly up through the...