Best thermostat for setback

Started by gg4000, May 19, 2012, 06:31:46 PM

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gg4000

May 19, 2012, 06:31:46 PM
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). ;D They get HOT!!!

JMac

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May 19, 2012, 08:30:33 PM
I have a setback arrangement under my Honeywell TH5000 themostat and it works very well.  Only use it in the Winter though.....

gg4000

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May 20, 2012, 06:51:34 AM
Maybe a Honeywell will work. I don't even see a brand name on mine.

nybuck

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May 22, 2012, 08:08:37 AM
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'.  :'
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dave w

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May 22, 2012, 11:54:07 AM
Quote from: gg4000 on May 19, 2012, 06:31:46 PM
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). ;D 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.
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gg4000

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May 25, 2012, 05:58:57 PM
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

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May 25, 2012, 07:52:19 PM
The blind pig found a truffle!
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