Does everyone use this with some type of programmable outlet thermostat? I'm trying to use the built in one and the temp is all over the place.
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I bought a separate plug-in thermostat to use with it. After I set the thermostat I put the heater on the highest setting and then plugged it into the thermostat.
1703737
Yes the company sells one that is spot on ,I bought the lowest priced one and it works great. Comes on when the temp drops below and shuts off when it goes above.
1755767
Mine is doing the same thing. It states the max temp is 190, so setting it at the max should be safe and it operate normally. Has anyone else set there's at the max and it works fine? thanks
1392533
There are no timer or programmable options. Thermostat is only active while unit is on. When is turned off, and back on, it does not resume thermostat operation. It defaults to high with no thermostat.
825468
This works by temperature. When the temp gets to your min/max, the outlet cuts the power. You need to know your working temp. The specs. will determine if it can work at a low enough temp.
1870049
you need something like this Lux WIN100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostatit does not have a thermostat built in
15539
I'm not an electrician, but you might get some help here: http://jmbldwn.com/post/13265831545/got-my-nest-thermostat-working. In my particular case, the heater had a built-in and very simple thermostat...not much more than a single pole switch, really. I opened up the heater and wired the red and black wires exactly where the internal thermostat was connected, and then I ran low-voltage wire to my new thermostat. Worked like a champ - and still does!
682315
I have mine set to 1 as well for that same purpose. Mine does turn on and off and has never went on once the tempature has reached its setting. I am in NY so its a basement unit and stays around the 40-50 degree range. there may be a probem with the unit. I would reach out to customer service.
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I think I recall seeing that also. But the thermostat is totally digital. I'm not sure if has pilot light I'm not home or I would take a look. I don't recall lighting one and it does everything automatically. I just set the temperature and forget it. This is a great heater.
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This model doesn't and I doubt any of them do. The digital thermostat can be set to the temperature you wish, but it is not programmable. It has a high setting to get a room warm fast, a middle setting to maintain temperature and a low setting that doesn't let the room drop below 68 degrees. Use the high setting to get up to temperature and then leave it on the low setting (which costs next to nothing to run) all day or all night. When you come into the room, if it's not warm enough, you get go up to the middle setting to whatever you like. Run this way, you can maintain a good temperature all the time without spending much for power. I don't live in a cold climate, but while it was dropping down into the low 40s at night, I would run the heater as I describe with no problem. I can't vouch for really cold areas, however.
1299571
Give it time to heat the space. Make sure u have the correct dedicated amp outlet. I have a thermostat set at 55 and it works like a charm 20x20 space...
1870052
you need something like this http://www.amazon.com/Lux-Heating-Cooling-Programmable-Thermostat/dp/B000E7NYY8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383081099&sr=8-1&keywords=plug+in+thermostat it does not have a thermostat built in
758782
Sorry for the delayed response. I actually got the thermostat for my parents as a gift, but did do the setup for them. I haven't heard any complaints about power outrages causing a system reset.
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I bought it from Target too and its thermostat is not reliable. I set it at 70, put it high where the warmest and it keep running even the room is at 80, I even put another thermostat next to it to make sure - But it keep running. I would not suggest it for baby room at all.
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I didn't have a C wire when I installed my thermostat. From what I can figure, the C wire is used for power, and the batteries will kick in when the power goes out. My previous thermostat was programmable with batteries. The batteries lasted a long time in that thermostat.You can set the temperature range where you want and leave it. For some reason, my Vera 3 set up 3 thermostats. 2 are like ghost thermostats, and 1 is the real one. But, I can access and control that thermostat from anywhere. I also set the poling time lower so that it checks the temperature on the thermostat more often. I think I set it at 1/2 hour. I didn't have a C wire when I installed my thermostat. From what I can figure, the C wire is used for power, and the batteries will kick in when the power goes out. My previous thermostat was programmable with batteries. The batteries lasted a long time in that thermostat.You can set the temperature range where you want and leave it. For some reason, my Vera 3 set up 3 thermostats. 2 are like ghost thermostats, and 1 is the real one. But, I can access and control that thermostat from anywhere. I also set the poling time lower so that it checks the temperature on the thermostat more... » Read More I didn't have a C wire when I installed my thermostat. From what I can figure, the C wire is used for power, and the batteries will kick in when the power goes out. My previous thermostat was programmable with batteries. The batteries lasted a long time in that thermostat.You can set the temperature range where you want and leave it. For some reason, my Vera 3 set up 3 thermostats. 2 are like ghost thermostats, and 1 is the real one. But, I can access and control that thermostat from anywhere. I also set the poling time lower so that it checks the temperature on the thermostat more often. I think I set it at 1/2 hour. « Show Less
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I looked it over. I use it in the winter on a small heater in my generator house. It plugs in an outlet and the thing sticking it the air on the photo tells the unit the temp.. There is no other sensor. I do like it for what I use it for.
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You can purchase a thermostat to use with it. We got this one and it works perfect in combo: Lux WIN100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat
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I have mine controlled by an inline wall thermostat. 220 line voltage....Not a low voltage one. No built-in provision for low voltage thermostat.