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[gg4000]

Are there any recommended thermostats to use with the x10 set back controller?
I found my temperature sensor/RTD in my thermostat. It's located on the top and does not sense the heat from the set back.
I have two options. Look around for a more suitable thermostat or disassemble the set back, use the resistors in the set back and try to install them inside my thermostat. (DANGER Will DANGER). They get HOT!!!

[JMac]

I have a setback arrangement under my Honeywell TH5000 themostat and it works very well.  Only use it in the Winter though.....

[gg4000]

Maybe a Honeywell will work. I don't even see a brand name on mine.

[nybuck]

These days a digital display, 7-day programmable thermostat goes for like 30 bucks in Lowes.

It would be silly to replace the thermostat with a manual one to program the setback with x10...
I understand the ability to remotely login, have events trip the thermostat, just sayin'. 

[dave w]

Are there any recommended thermostats to use with the x10 set back controller?
I found my temperature sensor/RTD in my thermostat. It's located on the top and does not sense the heat from the set back.
I have two options. Look around for a more suitable thermostat or disassemble the set back, use the resistors in the set back and try to install them inside my thermostat. (DANGER Will DANGER). They get HOT!!!

Maybe you could construct a "heat pipe" around the X10 set back, and up to your thermostat to contain and channel the heat. Like a cut down shoebox or similar.  Paint it with your wall paint or put a picture of the dog over it? Otherwise your idea of remoting the heater resistors from the X10 setback to your regular thermostat is good,    but they may need some "position tweeking" to prevent over driving the thermistor in the thermostat.

[gg4000]

A heat pipe. That sounds like something I can try. I have some tubing. Maybe get it to touch the top resistor and let the heat travel up and through. Might give it a shot tomorrow. Thanks!

[dave w]

The blind pig found a truffle!