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Posted by Joseph Meehan on January 24, 2007, 4:39 pm
Zu wrote:
> Don Phillipson wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Now when it's about freezing outside the furnace still runs 6 times
>>> per hour, but it only runs for a minute at a time. This seems like
>>> it must be rather inefficient. Any comments on energy efficiency? I've
>>> thought about turning the anticipator to 3, but I'm worried
>>> about damaging it.
>>
>>
>> Your fears seem unlikely.
>> 1. For information about fuel efficiency, you can
>> probably consult the national testing laboratory for
>> the country where you live, if you think the manufacturer
>> will ignore your inquiry or provide falsified information.
>> 2. Do you think it likely that Honeywell would market
>> a gadget with a particular setting that if used would
>> damage the gadget?
>>
> In a word, yes.
>
> From the honeywell website:
> "I tried to install my thermostat and it started smoking. What do I
> do? If the thermostat has a heat anticipator, the smoke is caused by
> the heat anticipator burning out. This may occur if the heat
> anticipator is not set correctly prior to installation. Before
> installation, the heat anticipator setting must be set to the current
> draw of the heating circuit. Instructions are provided with the
> thermostat. If the heating anticipator is damaged then the you must
> replace the thermostat at your own expense. Damage related to
> incorrect installation is not covered under warranty."
That seems very reasonable by Honeywell. I know for a fact that the
information is in the installation manual. If someone tries to install it
without reading the instructions, what do you expect?
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia 's Muire duit
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