Fw: AirCon - with no digital buttons !??

[Gareth Cook <g@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I did have a HomeBase unit that has buttons and a digital display - only
problem was when you turn it on it reset to 24 degrees and no a/c.

If you know of a digital one that defaults to a/c and lowest temperature
then it's not a problem.

And yes I never intended to hack the a/c unit - just an x10 appliance
module for example.

G.

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Why not just use a mains relay to switch the power supply to the A/C unit,
controlled through Comfort/X10/CBus by your sensor - I'm assuming you are
thinking of one of the portable A/C units such as those in B&Q? This
keeps
things simple and straight forward.



Just remember to add a dead band to prevent fast cycling on & off i.e
switch
on at 24 degrees and run until temp drops to 22, rather than on & off
at a
fixed setpoint.



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From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Gareth Cook
Sent: 12 July 2005 16:28
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Subject: [ukha_d] AirCon - with no digital buttons !??



Now's the time to start keeping Node 0 cool - I've left it too late. So
have been looking for a simple A/C unit that has chunky dials - not
buttons. Then I can CBUS/X10 the unit on or off as needed, using the
Farnell temperature sensor into Comfort.

Has anyone seen a unit that has these dials on any bargain forums, or
whilst in a shop ?

Doesnt need a lot of grunt to cool such a small area.

G.

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