Free Energy Efficient Fridge Freezers Discussion

SwissToni_2

The ringmain thing is a plug in device that uses your mains wiring around your house to link to a nearby socket by your router. All this does is save on having to wire up a huge router cable from the smart fridge to your broadband. They could have made things even easier by using wifi. I think the only reason they ask if you have something else using this same ringmain system is to avoid connectivity issues.

SwissToni_2

latts wrote: »

Manage to complete the registration on 22nd July, 5 days on, and NPOWER rep called today to change my services to them.

So far no one's called here thank Volta. I'm sure though all of us applying will cause us to get spammed by NPower at some point or another.

glacier

elaine2k9 wrote: »

..oh and does anyone understand what the 3rd questiopn relates to in the internet connection part of the form..about if you have any networking appliances that communicates with main electricity?..i dont know what that means..so ..im tempted to put unknown..but that may jeopordise my entry..
Thanks in advance for any replies.

I think they basically use something like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Twin-Pack-Homeplug-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B000SO94FA

to wire the fridge/freezer to your router. These use your mains wiring to connect the two together.

They are asking if you already have something like this installed on the premises, for connecting your computers, telephones etc.


@SwissToni, I think these plug-in Ethernet adaptors are probably easier/ faster for the installer to put in than a wifi device (setting up encryption etc on wifi takes longer and potentially has more issues). You could probably change it yourself to use a wifi adaptor if you really wanted to.

MothballsWallet

I'm a bit unsure about this:

* Have a standard three point plug socket within 1 metre of where you've placed your broadband router.

Sorry, but does that mean I've got to put the thing in my living room and I can't put it in my kitchen, which is where my current fridge freezer is?

Also, when they say "under counter", is that the same as a pantry or larder fridge?

Sylvan

No, it means you have to have a socket close enough to your router for the wire from their communication device to reach.

An "under counter" fridge is one that can fit under a worktop.

glacier

risticle wrote: »

Hi Looked at what is available re this offer and the main one is an Indesit model no PBAA27D. I checked the Indesit site because I need to find out the measurements to see if it would fit and the model number is not recognised.Even on other sites as well.
Anyone have ideas
risticle

I think two people who replied in this thread who applied in the early trails received the white PBAA 34 NF D.

I also wish they could be clearer on the model no. as I also need exact measurements. To confuse things further their FAQ shows images of hotpoint models.

MothballsWallet

Sylvan wrote: »

No, it means you have to have a socket close enough to your router for the wire from their communication device to reach.

An "under counter" fridge is one that can fit under a worktop.

Cool, thanks - I've submitted for under counter fridge so we'll see what happens now.

Sylvan

glacier wrote: »

To confuse things further their FAQ shows images of hotpoint models.

I believe they're exactly the same, but badged differently. Rather like the Peugeot Boxer/Fiat Ducato/Citroën Relay.

no1monkey

why does it say these are exclusive for mse??? i applied for mine through offeroasis.co.uk only last week !!! exactly the same offer..???... and i got to fill in my application form with no probs

Zoom7000

How does the Fridge Freezer connect to the Internet? Does it come with built in WiFi? It's pretty unlikely anyone keeps their router in the kitchen!