Re: Wireless thermostat

[Robert L Bass <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Do they make thermostats that have remote controls too?

There's a simple solution to this problem.  Just run two
thermostats in parallel.  The "regular" one you keep where it is
and leave it set the way it is.

Put the other unit near the bed.  At night leave it set way back
and let the regular unit determine when to deliver heat.  In the
morning reach over and turn up the second thermostat.  Before you
leave the house turn the second thermostat back down.

If you have an alarm system you can even semi-automate the heat.
Run the wiring through a relay and have the relay cut power to
the second thermostat when you arm the system in "away" mode as
you leave the house.  When you return disarm the alarm and the
house will warm up to whatever setting you've chosen.

You can even take this a step further.  Place the second
thermostat in an appropriate place (perhaps next to the original
unit) and add a wireless remote to arm/disarm your alarm system.

If you don't happen to have an alarm you can still take the first
step above.  You can even rig a latching relay to set/unset the
second thermostat via a button near the bed and another near the
door.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

Bass Burglar Alarms
The Online DIY Store
http://www.BassBurglarAlarms.com

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