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  1. 06-24-2008, 12:17 PM #1
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    Thermostat recommendation?

    What thermostat do you pro's currently favor? I've been very happy with my Honeywell Vision Touchscreen's - been about three years since they were put in .. seem very accurate and easy to use. Anything new out there that surpasses in performance or value?
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  2. 06-24-2008, 01:18 PM #2
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    Just the IAQ version with more staging, control of humidity & dehumidfying, ventilators etc.
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  3. 06-24-2008, 01:26 PM #3
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    Yea. I'm still trying to get the wiring right so the IAQ runs my dichwasher too.

    Its a nice stat.
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  4. 06-24-2008, 01:53 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by BaldLoonie View Post
    Just the IAQ version with more staging, control of humidity & dehumidfying, ventilators etc.
    If I could followup with a couple questions:

    Have you found the humidity reading to be pretty accurate? What's a decent comfort settpoint for winter (something like 40%)?

    Do you have a logo sticker that you apply? I ask because the unit is pretty sleek, any additional tags seem to mess up the look...

    Thanks!
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  5. 06-24-2008, 03:01 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by beenthere View Post
    Yea. I'm still trying to get the wiring right so the IAQ runs my dichwasher too.

    Its a nice stat.
    Hey, you have the VP IAQ yourself now?
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    We find the humidity reading is pretty close. For winter, interior humidity should vary with outdoor temp. If bitter cold, 40% is probably too high. The IAQ with outdoor sensor will turn down the humidity in cold weather.

    Our vendor does put our logo on them, we do have a few complain about it where almost nobody complains on the cheapies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RyanHughes View Post
    Hey, you have the VP IAQ yourself now?
    Still haven't figured out how to get it to control the dishwasher.
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    I am pleased with my IAQ, and does a good job with everything. I had to offset my humidity reading by 3%, other than that, it's pretty accurate.



    Quote Originally Posted by beenthere View Post
    Still haven't figured out how to get it to control the dishwasher.
    LOL, Dishwasher don't have any low voltage control, so you may be out of luck on that!
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    Quote Originally Posted by beenthere View Post
    Still haven't figured out how to get it to control the dishwasher.
    well lets see here......

    How many CPH do you want the dishwasher set to???? 3 may work good. A little extra water useage.......but theys gonna be some clean dishes
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    If I use a line voltage contactor, I can control the dishwasher in the winter off the humidier terminals. Need humidity, run dishwasher.
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  11. 06-25-2008, 08:38 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by beenthere View Post
    If I use a line voltage contactor, I can control the dishwasher in the winter off the humidier terminals. Need humidity, run dishwasher.
    Didn't Honeywell say that would void the warranty?
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