What kind of thermostat do you use? - Page 2

stevehull · 11-07-15, 07:53 PM

Just looked at the specs for the Honeywell Lyric. It does not appear to have provisions for two stage heat pumps.

Or am I missing something?

Steve

celblazer · 11-09-15, 02:10 PM

here you go

mechanic · 11-09-15, 10:06 PM

Ecobee, works great. Very customizable with the ability to add in sensors and run smart plugs. Logs temps and run times and creates detailed reports. Only things I dislike is the crappy touchscreen and it was pretty expensive. It was one of the biggest power saving changes I've made as I can now control the stages of my geo pump properly and keep it out of emergency heat mode. Last time I checked their site I didn't see it on there, they have a new ecobee3 model that looks more like a nest, not sure if it has all the same set up options... Other really nice part is it uses a standard thermostat wires (4 I think?) as signal wires to the main box that you mount in the utility room. The cheap unit I originally got with my geothermal required a bunch of extra wires to be run.

Daox · 11-10-15, 08:17 AM

Ooooh run times and temperature logging. I like that.

What model are you running?

mechanic · 11-10-15, 08:48 AM

The old ecobee smart, not the smart si, this one

gtojohn · 11-18-15, 08:25 PM

I have 2 of the vision pro 8000 touch screens. They predate wifi but we have very set schedules. These are some of the easiest to program. It has a feature that learns and tries to get to your programmed set temperature in on at the scheduled time. This could be turned off if you wish to control the moment the hvac kicks on. Now that I see the ecobee logging...I want one!

JRMichler · 11-21-15, 07:36 PM

I have an Ecostat. It looks and acts like a Honeywell T87, but does not use mercury. The HVAC installer had originally installed a different manual thermostat. I had it removed because it cycled the heating system on and off a minimum of five times per hour, which defeats the purpose of a modulating condensing boiler.

Roostre · 12-14-15, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oil pan 4

I work in industrial automation, instrumentation and process control.
So of course I have a manual thermostat.

Lol. Same job, same thermostat...

As for why; our home is heating with a boiler and radiant baseboards. I haven't studied this in any depth, but it seems that it works best holding a steady temperature.

While I do dial it back when we are not home, it seems like ramping back up uses a ton of gas. There is probably a time threshold for savings, but I would have to put a camera on the meter or find another way to measure the flow.

Servicetech · 12-14-15, 06:29 PM

Carrier ComfortChoice
Free from the local electric company.

flavin · 02-29-16, 05:07 AM

Even I have a manual thermostat.

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11-07-15, 07:53 PM	#11
stevehull Steve Hull Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: hilly, tree covered Arcadia, OK USA Posts: 826 Thanks: 241 Thanked 165 Times in 123 Posts	Just looked at the specs for the Honeywell Lyric. It does not appear to have provisions for two stage heat pumps. Or am I missing something? Steve __________________ consulting on geothermal heating/cooling & rational energy use since 1990

11-09-15, 10:06 PM	#13
mechanic Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 117 Thanks: 10 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Ecobee, works great. Very customizable with the ability to add in sensors and run smart plugs. Logs temps and run times and creates detailed reports. Only things I dislike is the crappy touchscreen and it was pretty expensive. It was one of the biggest power saving changes I've made as I can now control the stages of my geo pump properly and keep it out of emergency heat mode. Last time I checked their site I didn't see it on there, they have a new ecobee3 model that looks more like a nest, not sure if it has all the same set up options... Other really nice part is it uses a standard thermostat wires (4 I think?) as signal wires to the main box that you mount in the utility room. The cheap unit I originally got with my geothermal required a bunch of extra wires to be run. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Daox; 11-10-15 at 08:03 AM..

11-10-15, 08:17 AM	#14
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	Ooooh run times and temperature logging. I like that. What model are you running? __________________ 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.

11-10-15, 08:48 AM	#15
mechanic Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 117 Thanks: 10 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	The old ecobee smart, not the smart si, this one Attached Thumbnails

11-09-15, 02:10 PM	#12
celblazer Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 57 Thanks: 42 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	here you go

11-18-15, 08:25 PM	#16
gtojohn Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 314 Thanks: 39 Thanked 50 Times in 45 Posts	I have 2 of the vision pro 8000 touch screens. They predate wifi but we have very set schedules. These are some of the easiest to program. It has a feature that learns and tries to get to your programmed set temperature in on at the scheduled time. This could be turned off if you wish to control the moment the hvac kicks on. Now that I see the ecobee logging...I want one! __________________ 1.47 kw solar, R-40+ attic insulation, 4 layers radiant barrier, solar attic fan, solar mini pool pump

11-21-15, 07:36 PM	#17
JRMichler Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Phillips, WI Posts: 109 Thanks: 10 Thanked 30 Times in 25 Posts	I have an Ecostat. It looks and acts like a Honeywell T87, but does not use mercury. The HVAC installer had originally installed a different manual thermostat. I had it removed because it cycled the heating system on and off a minimum of five times per hour, which defeats the purpose of a modulating condensing boiler.

12-14-15, 06:29 PM	#19
Servicetech Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Moore Oklahoma Posts: 267 Thanks: 108 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts	Carrier ComfortChoice Free from the local electric company.

02-29-16, 05:07 AM	#20
flavin Lurking Renovator Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Even I have a manual thermostat.

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