Thermostat,Setpoint?

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Post by wilder11354 » Mon. Aug. 27, 2012 9:01 pm

ok, have one room that I want to have temperature controlled by outside temp, and temp selected for the room. what components, will do this inexspensively, yet be reliable. Why you ask? theres a person that doen't like a nice mid 70's as temp, always pushes wal thermostst to max and leaves it there. consuming great amounts of fuel to maintain.

any help wouldd be appreciated. TY.

 
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Post by McGiever » Tue. Aug. 28, 2012 4:56 pm

Make the original t'stat a "dummy" or "decoy"

And re-wire up a new "hidden" working t'stat unknown to the offender. :shh:

 
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Post by wilder11354 » Tue. Sep. 04, 2012 8:16 pm

well I have that room wired into main area downstairs., keep it at 73* in winter, heat goes up, therefore I assume that area is a bit warmer than downstairs area. Need better solution.


 
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Post by McGiever » Tue. Sep. 04, 2012 8:38 pm

wilder11354 wrote:. Need better solution.
Well, then,
Zoning w/ zone controls tailored to suit needs.

Why do you want outside temps to be a part of the solution?...That will make the solution crazy expensive. :?

To be clear, what is wanted...Keep downstairs @ mid 70's and still allow room above to be several degrees higher...correct?

 
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Post by Cap » Fri. Sep. 07, 2012 8:53 pm

You could always put the stat in a clear lock box, or add a sensor in this room with the stat locked in the closet or wherever you'd like.

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