Vision Pro th8000 staging

[justtoofast1968]

Hey,
I have a 2 stage geothermal system and a vision pro th8000. Does anyone know what allows 2nd stage heat or cool to energize? Is it based on how many degrees off of setpoint? It seems like the stat will run first stage for a long time because the geothermal unit is running at 70% capacity on first stage. I would like to use 2nd stage sooner to cut down on run time, but I don't think this stat is capable of adjusting the staging.
Thanks!

[cjpwalker]

There is a lot of math buried in that thermostat that controls your staging based on several factors. There are a couple of settings in the installer's menu that factor into this.

These settings can be changed to adjust how many times the stat will attempt to cycle the system on and off every hour.

However...

Extended run time is actually kind of the point with a multi-stage system. A heat pump can take up to 10 minutes of running to reach "steady-state" operation, where everything has settled in and it is running at maximum efficiency. Stopping and re-starting all the time will reduce your efficiency as well as put additional strain on the system.

Just like you don't turn off your car and re-start it at every red light. It's harder on the compressor to turn it on than it is to let it run.

Longer run times while staging in and out will give you more even temperatures in the house and keep you closer to your set point rather than heating past it, then cooling down, and repeating...

I'm curious, how long have you had this system and what did you have before it?

[beenthere]

The 8000 series is by temp only. Long run times is more efficient then short run times.

However, the YTH9421 may be more to your liking. As it brings on second stage when it determines that the homes heat loss or gain is at 90% of first stage capacity.

[mark beiser]

Honeywell calls it P+I control.

The 8000 series is by temp only. Long run times is more efficient then short run times.

However, the YTH9421 may be more to your liking. As it brings on second stage when it determines that the homes heat loss or gain is at 90% of first stage capacity.

Per the documentation for both thermostat series, the 8000 series and IAQ both use same P+I control setup.

[beenthere]

Haven't pushed the 8000 series lately. Last ones I used, needed a temp difference. Or I'm just getting more senile.

[Southern Mech]

8000 works on temp differance

[justtoofast1968]

There is a lot of math buried in that thermostat that controls your staging based on several factors. There are a couple of settings in the installer's menu that factor into this.

These settings can be changed to adjust how many times the stat will attempt to cycle the system on and off every hour.

However...

Extended run time is actually kind of the point with a multi-stage system. A heat pump can take up to 10 minutes of running to reach "steady-state" operation, where everything has settled in and it is running at maximum efficiency. Stopping and re-starting all the time will reduce your efficiency as well as put additional strain on the system.

Just like you don't turn off your car and re-start it at every red light. It's harder on the compressor to turn it on than it is to let it run.

Longer run times while staging in and out will give you more even temperatures in the house and keep you closer to your set point rather than heating past it, then cooling down, and repeating...

I'm curious, how long have you had this system and what did you have before it?

I installed the system 6 years ago. It is a Climatemaster TT27 with a horizontal loop. It works great, but recently I've been wishing I had more control of the system than what the T-stat allows. I've been in commercial hvac for 15 yrs so I understand the efficiency part of it, but there are some other reasons I would like 2nd stage to come on a little sooner. This system was the original systems, but my last home had a duel fuel heatpump. I'm inrolled in some johnson control classes in the next few months so maybe I'll be able to program my own controller!? lol Over all I am happy with the 8000.

[cjpwalker]

Well, a Cycles per Hour adjustment might be just the thing. Afraid I can't go into it any more than that here as the open forums are very limited on the kind of advice that can be given. If you are in the field you could qualify for professional status on this site.

[dwilkeson]

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[beenthere]

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