Re: oil fired furnace X-10 off/on swich control

["BruceR" <razrbruce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Place one of these in series with the existing switch.
 http://www.x10.com/automation/um506_s.html

 Ron wrote:
> I live in the Northeast and have an oil fired furnace which provides
> hot water to heat the house and for domestic hot water.
>
> During the warm months we turn off the oil furnace when we do not need
> hot water to save energy.
>
> There is a low-voltage off/on toggle switch next to the oil furnace.
> This turns off/on the furnace control.  This works great except when
> you want to take a shower when you wake up in the morning.
>
> Is there a way to use an X-10 device to turn off/on the furnace
> instead of walking out into the garage?
>
> thanks,
>
> Ron