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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Electronics => Topic started by: Mr. Maple on November 14, 2014, 06:50:02 PM

Title: Advice needed on thermostat selection
Post by: Mr. Maple on November 14, 2014, 06:50:02 PM
      Recently purchased this thermostat from Home Depot
 Honeywell
Honeywell 5-2 Day Programmable Baseboard Thermostat

Model: YRLV430A1014 | Store SKU: 1000142271
Honeywell's Electronic Programmable Baseboard Heat Thermostat provides exceptional control of resistance-rated heating systems. It features separate programming for the weekdays and weekend (up to 4 program periods per day), and a backlit display that is easy to read even in dimly lit rooms and hallways. This unit provides accurate temperature control of +/-0.15°C for maximum comfort, and retains settings memory in the event of a power outage. Also includes TRIAC silent switching for accurate temperature control. ENERGY STAR rated.

    TRIAC silent switching for accurate temperature control
    Separate programming for the weekdays and weekend
    Up to 4 program periods per day
    Accurate temperature control of +/-0.15°C for maximum comfort
    Battery-free, retains settings in event of a power outage
    ENERGY STAR rated

Additional Information
Eco Options
Warranty Information

For more information, call 1-800-468-1502.
Specifications
Assembled Depth (In Inches)   1 In.
Assembled Height (In Inches)   4
Assembled Weight (In LBS)   0.75 Lbs.
Assembled Width (In Inches)   5.5
Country of Origin   China
CSA Certified   Yes
ECO Options Approved   Yes
Item Depth   2.1 In.
Item Height   9 In.
Item Weight   0.75 Lbs.
Item Width   8 In.
  not sure if it is the proper one for the job though.. I have a forced air furnace in the basement, the temperature stays incredibly accurate with this thermostat, however the furnace fan comes on every 3 minutes or so, and runs for approximately 30 seconds, will my furnace fan motor burn out over these frequent starts, or should I be looking at a different thermostat to keep the house temperature stable? The thermostat  that was here from the original outdoor furnace tended to "stick", that the house might feel cool, then walking across the floor or closing a door vibrated it to come on, then it would run for a long time and the house would get overheated.
 Thanks in advance for your help.
Title: Re: Advice needed on thermostat selection
Post by: oaky on November 15, 2014, 11:05:59 AM
I bought a nice Honeywell programmable t-stat, it would cycle my furnace blower on/off so many times (every few minutes) that it became ridicules. took it back and bought a LUX programmable t-stat. This is the brand I always stuck to for the last 15 years. It has an adjustable temperature swing, from a 1/2 degree on up. Thought I'd try that Honeywell because it looked pretty.

With the furnace blower cycling on/off unnecessarily, it will definitely increase your electric bill.
Title: Re: Advice needed on thermostat selection
Post by: Mr. Maple on November 15, 2014, 07:34:22 PM
 Thanks Oaky, which model ,as Lowes has several to choose from?
Title: Re: Advice needed on thermostat selection
Post by: oaky on November 16, 2014, 09:10:39 AM
I'm currently using the LUX TX9100E for my owb, it replaced my old 13 year old LUX a couple years ago. I'm also using LUX TX9100T (touch pad) for my gas furnace. Both work great.
Title: Re: Advice needed on thermostat selection
Post by: Jwood on December 08, 2014, 09:03:59 PM
You guys know that most of these set back thermostats also are capable of changing your temperature differential so that the furnace will cycle longer and less often
Title: Re: Advice needed on thermostat selection
Post by: RSI on December 08, 2014, 10:31:13 PM
You can't use a baseboard heater thermostat. If it is just for the OWB, get one for a gas fired furnace. You can use one that is meant for a heatpump but the wiring is more complicated.
Title: Re: Advice needed on thermostat selection
Post by: AirForcePOL on December 09, 2014, 01:40:02 PM
You can't use a baseboard heater thermostat. If it is just for the OWB, get one for a gas fired furnace. You can use one that is meant for a heatpump but the wiring is more complicated.

Exactly.  The thermostat is trying to send short bursts of electical current to the "baseboards" to conserve energy. 
Title: Re: Advice needed on thermostat selection
Post by: sizmo on December 10, 2014, 05:25:12 PM
I'm currently using the LUX TX9100E for my owb, it replaced my old 13 year old LUX a couple years ago. I'm also using LUX TX9100T (touch pad) for my gas furnace. Both work great.

I use a LUX touch pad for my set up as well. gas furnace, outdoor wood furnace.
Would highly recommend the LUX thermostat!