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[teburman]

I ran across the TSWB Digital Temperature/Water Level Switch by LOVE Controls while searching to replace the original TS2-010 Digital temperature switch in my heater. It looks like it would be a good upgrade to the original. Does anyone know what it is actually capable of and how to wire and set it up?

I would like to add some smarts to my heater setup, for example:
1. Fire out notification. If heater temperature goes below temp, shut off blower motor and turn on alarm indicator. Would also need reset/bypass for startup.
2. Over heat protection. If heater temp goes above temp, turn on dump zone.
3. Low water level detector with auto refill would be nice.
4. Freeze protection. Heat the wood heater from my oil heater to prevent freeze up during prolonged down time.

I think the TSWB will do 1 2 & 3 but not 4. How would I do 4?

Does anyone have their heater controls set up to do this - with or without the LOVE TSWB?
Would you be willing to share the info on your setup?

[RSI]

That is an interesting controller.
Are you sure you would want #4 to be done by the OWB controller? I am assuming your oil heater is in the house. You are probably better off using a separate controller in the house. Depending on how your system is setup, you may not even need it.

[RSI]

Also, I didn't see a way for it to be a high limit and turn on a heat dump but I think you are better off using a separate controller for that. That way if the main controller gets stuck in the on position it can still over ride it. A mechanical honeywell aquastat works well for that.