Trane XL800 Thermostat Giveaway! - Page 2

Piwoslaw · 03-21-10, 03:58 AM

Thanks for the contest, Daox. I wasn't expecting to win, but I'll have to somehow rearrange my life within the new circumstances

My congrats to Xringer and Wonderboy!! You guys will have to fight each other over the thermostat and power strip.

And welcome to all new EcoModder-to-EcoRenovator converts

Xringer · 03-21-10, 09:12 AM

Well thank you sir!! I've been admiring that cool thermostat!
My old one doesn't have a touch screen, just plain old chicklet buttons!

I wonder what the exact number model is? Like does it have the outdoor temp feature etc?

I love new gadgets!

Cheers,
Rich

Daox · 03-22-10, 06:32 AM

I'll check to see what model number it is. It at least has a outdoor temperature sensor hookup. However, I'm unsure if it has the advanced heat pump feature.

Xringer · 03-22-10, 08:40 AM

Is this the install guide that came with your unit?

http://www.airconditioner-parts.com/...stallation.pdf

My single transformer oil burner only uses 2 wires to the thermostat
(T T in fig 6 ?) and I'm wondering if a jumper between RC & R
provides power to the thermostat?

Right now, my old Honeywell MagicStat runs off two AA cells.
But it doesn't have to power a back-light or a touch screen.

I think the Honeywell just puts a short across the T T lines when calling for heat.
That seems like it would short out any power being provided to the
fancy new thermostat.?.

I don't know much about thermostats..

~~~

I see where the out-door sensor (S1 & S2) hooks up, and I'm wondering if that's just a simple thermistor?

Thanks,
Rich

Daox · 03-22-10, 09:04 AM

I'd have to check when I get home (via opening your package).

The unit does run off two AA or AAAs. The backlighting turns off after a few seconds of not pushing on the screen, so it doesn't suck down the battery much. In the house I did the install on, their boiler only had two wires too. I forget which ones I hooked it up to but I can check and get back to you on that.

I'm really not sure on the outdoor sensor.

Xringer · 03-22-10, 09:14 AM

The manual I'm looking at shows 3 AAA cells. So, they should last a while..
But, maybe the 24VAC line provides power when the stat isn't calling for heat.?.

No need to open up the bubble-pack, I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth..

Hey, I guess that means it's impolite to inspect the teeth of a horse you just got as a gift..

Daox · 03-22-10, 09:17 AM

Nah, its not impolite. You want to make an informed decision between prizes. I'm happy to answer any questions I can.

Xringer · 03-22-10, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daox

Nah, its not impolite. You want to make an informed decision between prizes. I'm happy to answer any questions I can.

I've read the reviews on that Smart Power strip, so I've already made my informed decision. (They weren't that good).

Whereas the XL800 can be installed at my daughter's house, IF I can't get it working with my system..

Daox · 03-22-10, 10:04 AM

Works for me. PM me your address and I'll get it in the mail.

Piwoslaw · 03-22-10, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xringer

Well thank you sir!! I've been admiring that cool thermostat!
My old one doesn't have a touch screen, just plain old chicklet buttons!

I wonder what the exact number model is? Like does it have the outdoor temp feature etc?

Outdoor temp feature? Wait! Can I change my mind?
Just kidding

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xringer

I've read the reviews on that Smart Power strip, so I've already made my informed decision. (They weren't that good).

Well, that's advertising third prize for Wonderboy!

(Screenshot from Weird Al's White & Nerdy video.)

03-21-10, 09:12 AM	#12
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Yeepee!! Well thank you sir!! I've been admiring that cool thermostat! My old one doesn't have a touch screen, just plain old chicklet buttons! I wonder what the exact number model is? Like does it have the outdoor temp feature etc? I love new gadgets! Cheers, Rich

03-22-10, 06:32 AM	#13
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	I'll check to see what model number it is. It at least has a outdoor temperature sensor hookup. However, I'm unsure if it has the advanced heat pump feature. __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-22-10, 08:40 AM	#14
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Install manual? Is this the install guide that came with your unit? http://www.airconditioner-parts.com/...stallation.pdf My single transformer oil burner only uses 2 wires to the thermostat (T T in fig 6 ?) and I'm wondering if a jumper between RC & R provides power to the thermostat? Right now, my old Honeywell MagicStat runs off two AA cells. But it doesn't have to power a back-light or a touch screen. I think the Honeywell just puts a short across the T T lines when calling for heat. That seems like it would short out any power being provided to the fancy new thermostat.?. I don't know much about thermostats.. ~~~ I see where the out-door sensor (S1 & S2) hooks up, and I'm wondering if that's just a simple thermistor? Thanks, Rich

03-22-10, 09:04 AM	#15
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	I'd have to check when I get home (via opening your package). The unit does run off two AA or AAAs. The backlighting turns off after a few seconds of not pushing on the screen, so it doesn't suck down the battery much. In the house I did the install on, their boiler only had two wires too. I forget which ones I hooked it up to but I can check and get back to you on that. I'm really not sure on the outdoor sensor. __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-22-10, 09:17 AM	#17
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	Nah, its not impolite. You want to make an informed decision between prizes. I'm happy to answer any questions I can. __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-21-10, 03:58 AM	#11
Piwoslaw Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 961 Thanks: 188 Thanked 110 Times in 86 Posts	Thanks for the contest, Daox. I wasn't expecting to win, but I'll have to somehow rearrange my life within the new circumstances My congrats to Xringer and Wonderboy!! You guys will have to fight each other over the thermostat and power strip. And welcome to all new EcoModder-to-EcoRenovator converts

03-22-10, 09:14 AM	#16
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	The manual I'm looking at shows 3 AAA cells. So, they should last a while.. But, maybe the 24VAC line provides power when the stat isn't calling for heat.?. No need to open up the bubble-pack, I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth.. Hey, I guess that means it's impolite to inspect the teeth of a horse you just got as a gift..

03-22-10, 10:04 AM	#19
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	Works for me. PM me your address and I'll get it in the mail. __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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