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I love this for making jerky. I like the stainless steel because it looks better in my wife's kitchen and now she's happy! It does have plastic inside, but that's not an issue for me. It was worth it to spend on the nicer looking unit. By the way, Excalibur's customer service is really nice too. I had some questions and they answered all of them. I learned that this is made in the USA in Sacramento California.
Showing posts with label digital thermostats for home. Show all posts
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Monday, December 22, 2014
9-Tray Stainless Steel w/Stainless Steel Trays #D900SHD Reviews
This item is stainless steel on the outside, but the interior sides of the unit are still plastic. In other words, they made it stainless for looks only. While it may be nice to get the stainless steel trays, you're better off getting the plastic version for $200 less and buying the trays to replace your plastic ones or going for another brand that is, in fact, completely stainless steel on the inside. Aesthetically, it's a beautiful unit on the countertop but the stainless part is a little misleading and so I'm disappointed.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Thermal Switch Can be used with Fireplace Blowers for automatic Reviews
This little thing works just as advertised. Hooked it up electrically in-line with the blower in the fireplace, and now the blower only comes on when the fireplace warms up (no more blowing cold air), and then after the fire is turned off, the blower stays on until the fireplace is cooled down.
I found some surplus neo-magnets at an office supply and crazy-glued them to the side tabs. That way, I could mount the switch, without drilling holes, to the bottom of the fireplace (actually, the inside top of the blower cavity).
My local Napoleon dealer wanted $35 for a new thermoswitch. Amazon had a much better price. The only difficulty with the 19-SF2-115 switch is that it "turns on" at a lower temperature (110F) than the one supplied by Napoleon (120F).
I first tried installing this switch it to the side of the fireplace box (same location as my newer gas fireplace). The problem with this location, is that the sheet metal box stays warm at this location for a long time, even after the fireplace flame is turned off. I discovered that the blower would stay on for 3-4 hours after the flame turned off. This is probably why Napoleon uses a 120F switch instead of the 110F switch. By the way, the 120F thermoswitch switch takes a good 15 minutes to turn on.
By experimentation, I discovered that if I mounted the 110F thermoswitch on the sheet metal air deflector directly above the fireplace box (see attached photos), the blower starts approximately 2 minutes after the flame turns on and shuts off approimately 8 minutes after the flame turns off. It is the perfect location for this switch!
The switch is held in place by two magnets that I epoxied on to the sheet metal tabs on the switch (see attached photo). I wired the thermoswitch directly into the 110VAC blower circuit using a total of 8 feet of 250C high temperature wire (available on Amazon and the major auction site).
As a point of interest, I also have the gas valves on both gas fireplaces connected to a "millivolt" thermostat located on the other side of the room. The thermostat turns on and off the gas fireplace to maintain the temperature of the room. I set the thermostat in my basement to about 65F. It works very nicely to take the "chill" out of the basement.
Summary: The switch works well, but some experimentation with the location may be required.
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What is special is not so much the item, but the wisdom and advice of the seller.
My gas Fireplace had a number of design faults since new five years ago.
One of the issues was the fan control. The original supplied thermoswitch did not cut the fan in until 207 degrees F. The original switch was not fixed (You can not drill in a fire box). So the original unit flopped about above the box. Eventually the plastic insulators over the connectors crumbled due to heat, the switch moved and shorted against the fire box. In a shower of sparks the switch and solid state fan controller were blown and the breaker tripped at the panel.
I followed this sellers advice and used his switch that cuts in at 115 degrees F. I used the heat shrink over the connectors as extra protection.
The really brilliant piece of his advice was to use powerful small rare Earth magnets to secure the thermoswitch to an ideal location above the fire box in the airstream. Now this gas fireplace works better than ever.
So before you purchase this unit look at his installation advice and his pictures.
Unit is fine but nothing special about it. His advice free but priceless. Thank you!
I found some surplus neo-magnets at an office supply and crazy-glued them to the side tabs. That way, I could mount the switch, without drilling holes, to the bottom of the fireplace (actually, the inside top of the blower cavity).
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I have two Napoleon gas fireplaces in my home. The newer gas fireplace came with a thermoswitch to automatically turn on the blower when the fireplace gets hot. The older gas fireplace had a blower but it did not come with a thermoswitch. The automatic blower is a very handy feature. I wanted to upgrade my older gas fireplace to have this feature.My local Napoleon dealer wanted $35 for a new thermoswitch. Amazon had a much better price. The only difficulty with the 19-SF2-115 switch is that it "turns on" at a lower temperature (110F) than the one supplied by Napoleon (120F).
I first tried installing this switch it to the side of the fireplace box (same location as my newer gas fireplace). The problem with this location, is that the sheet metal box stays warm at this location for a long time, even after the fireplace flame is turned off. I discovered that the blower would stay on for 3-4 hours after the flame turned off. This is probably why Napoleon uses a 120F switch instead of the 110F switch. By the way, the 120F thermoswitch switch takes a good 15 minutes to turn on.
By experimentation, I discovered that if I mounted the 110F thermoswitch on the sheet metal air deflector directly above the fireplace box (see attached photos), the blower starts approximately 2 minutes after the flame turns on and shuts off approimately 8 minutes after the flame turns off. It is the perfect location for this switch!
The switch is held in place by two magnets that I epoxied on to the sheet metal tabs on the switch (see attached photo). I wired the thermoswitch directly into the 110VAC blower circuit using a total of 8 feet of 250C high temperature wire (available on Amazon and the major auction site).
As a point of interest, I also have the gas valves on both gas fireplaces connected to a "millivolt" thermostat located on the other side of the room. The thermostat turns on and off the gas fireplace to maintain the temperature of the room. I set the thermostat in my basement to about 65F. It works very nicely to take the "chill" out of the basement.
Summary: The switch works well, but some experimentation with the location may be required.
Hope this review helps!
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Thermal switch(#19-SF2-115) worked as stated. Switch turned on aprox. 115 degrees after several minutes and then shuts back off around 90 degrees. The item has been installed and is working great on a wood furnace.Honest reviews on Thermal Switch Can be used with Fireplace Blowers for automatic
THE NEW THERMAL SWITCH IS WORKING GREAT NOW I CAN BUILD A FIRE AND WALK AWAY AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE SWITCH AUTOMATICALLY TURNS THE BLOWER ON AND THEN SHUTS IT OFF AFTER IT COOLS DOWN. EXCELLENT PRODUCT AT AN EXCELLENT PRICE AND SHIPPING WAS QUICK TOO I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT ONE YEARS AGO.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Thermal Switch Can be used with Fireplace Blowers for automatic
This switch works as designed and has an appropriate temperature range.What is special is not so much the item, but the wisdom and advice of the seller.
My gas Fireplace had a number of design faults since new five years ago.
One of the issues was the fan control. The original supplied thermoswitch did not cut the fan in until 207 degrees F. The original switch was not fixed (You can not drill in a fire box). So the original unit flopped about above the box. Eventually the plastic insulators over the connectors crumbled due to heat, the switch moved and shorted against the fire box. In a shower of sparks the switch and solid state fan controller were blown and the breaker tripped at the panel.
I followed this sellers advice and used his switch that cuts in at 115 degrees F. I used the heat shrink over the connectors as extra protection.
The really brilliant piece of his advice was to use powerful small rare Earth magnets to secure the thermoswitch to an ideal location above the fire box in the airstream. Now this gas fireplace works better than ever.
So before you purchase this unit look at his installation advice and his pictures.
Unit is fine but nothing special about it. His advice free but priceless. Thank you!
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Cheap Totaline Programmable MultiStage Thermostat - P374-1700
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My husband had tried several other thermosets, 6 in all, on our new air conditioner, but none seemed to work. We looked to see what the thermoset was at our home and it was Totaline, it works great! This one is not with battery backup but we didn't want battery backup. Good price and great service. Would by from this company again.
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It easily replaced old thermostat,backlight feature went out a few days after installed.Programing features were of no use and took awhile to hold settings.Best Deals on Totaline Programmable MultiStage Thermostat - P374-1700
Very Simple to use. it has a nice look to it, slim design, easy to install, and it works greatHonest reviews on Totaline Programmable MultiStage Thermostat - P374-1700
I currently received my thermostat and it works great! I got exacly what I was looking for and at a great price!! thank you, I would buy from vendor again!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Totaline Programmable MultiStage Thermostat - P374-1700
Well it looks like the thermostats that I order were not as good as I expected and well I had to change them.Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Honeywell YTHX9321R5079 Prestige® 2.0 HD Comfort System Reviews
Love this thermostat.
I have it coupled to Honeywell's Red-Link Gateway (also available on Amazon) which plugs into my interent router. This allows me to adjust the thermostat from my smart phone! Who cares?
Well, I work in a sometimes-chilly office above my garage. I used to have a thermostat set on a timer but it never quite fit my erratic schedule -it would turn on when I had to be at a meeting; it would turn off when I wanted to do some early-morning work. (OK, clearly the problem was with ME, not the old thermostat, but you get the idea).
Now whenever I'm ready to work I can go on my smartphone, say, when I wake up, and by the time I've brushed my teeth and gotten dressed, my work space is already at the right temperature. Yahoo!
Tech support on the phone is good. Gave this four stars instead of five for a minor reason -if you have simple tech questions the Honeywell folks are happy to help. But any question beyond the basics and Honeywell insists that they will only talk to a licensed installer. For all you licensed installers out there I certainly respect your talent and expertise, but the crankier part of me is thinking, "I paid for this thing why can't I ask a question?" For example, to perform certain functions you need a passcode, which is hidden on the unit. (Sorry; if I remembered where it is I would tell you!) My friend is a licensed electrician and so was able to speak their language but I still find it a bit annoying. Of course I think that if you just said, "I'm Joe of Joe's Electrical Service" you'd be fine, still...
This items is sold by Planet Plumbing through Amazon and the Planet Plumbing service was superb. (I ordered the wrong item -entirely my fault -and they did a fantastic job of getting the right one to me fast.)
The main unit is removable, snapping into a wall mounted frame. The electrical connection between the unit and the wall frame is made by two rows of connector pins. If the unit is not properly aligned when you're inserting it the pins can (will) bend. This is not a good connection method (says one that bent 2 pins). (That's why I've deducted one star).
Do NOT love that the gateway required to be able to use the wifi features of the thermostat is not included and not clearly noted that it is required and will cost you another almost $100. Ended up buying the gateway because the wifi and remote access was the entire reason that I bought this thermostat, just disappointed that it wasn't included or clearly marked that it was going to cost even more.
I have it coupled to Honeywell's Red-Link Gateway (also available on Amazon) which plugs into my interent router. This allows me to adjust the thermostat from my smart phone! Who cares?
Well, I work in a sometimes-chilly office above my garage. I used to have a thermostat set on a timer but it never quite fit my erratic schedule -it would turn on when I had to be at a meeting; it would turn off when I wanted to do some early-morning work. (OK, clearly the problem was with ME, not the old thermostat, but you get the idea).
Now whenever I'm ready to work I can go on my smartphone, say, when I wake up, and by the time I've brushed my teeth and gotten dressed, my work space is already at the right temperature. Yahoo!
Tech support on the phone is good. Gave this four stars instead of five for a minor reason -if you have simple tech questions the Honeywell folks are happy to help. But any question beyond the basics and Honeywell insists that they will only talk to a licensed installer. For all you licensed installers out there I certainly respect your talent and expertise, but the crankier part of me is thinking, "I paid for this thing why can't I ask a question?" For example, to perform certain functions you need a passcode, which is hidden on the unit. (Sorry; if I remembered where it is I would tell you!) My friend is a licensed electrician and so was able to speak their language but I still find it a bit annoying. Of course I think that if you just said, "I'm Joe of Joe's Electrical Service" you'd be fine, still...
This items is sold by Planet Plumbing through Amazon and the Planet Plumbing service was superb. (I ordered the wrong item -entirely my fault -and they did a fantastic job of getting the right one to me fast.)
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Honeywell Prestige 2.0 HD is very powerful and easy to install / use / customize. It is capable of controlling commercial HVAC installations, which is also a hint that it is overkill for most simple home installations. Installation instructions are geared toward professional installers (so you need to have a good idea of what you're doing).The main unit is removable, snapping into a wall mounted frame. The electrical connection between the unit and the wall frame is made by two rows of connector pins. If the unit is not properly aligned when you're inserting it the pins can (will) bend. This is not a good connection method (says one that bent 2 pins). (That's why I've deducted one star).
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Love the thermostat and the ability to use my smartphone or tablet to control it from anywhere.Do NOT love that the gateway required to be able to use the wifi features of the thermostat is not included and not clearly noted that it is required and will cost you another almost $100. Ended up buying the gateway because the wifi and remote access was the entire reason that I bought this thermostat, just disappointed that it wasn't included or clearly marked that it was going to cost even more.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Kozy World 20-6027 Wall Heater Blower Review
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I replaced an old open flame ceramic gas type unit with the Kozy World KWN191 18,000-BTU Vent-Free Natural-Gas Infrared Wall Heater. The heater is located in a two car garage. I expected a marked improvement in air flow by using the fan. Unfortunately, the fan doesn't have much power and is hardly noticeable in pushing warm air from the unit. I thought also that it might help circulate oxygen to the Cozy unit and thus keep the O2 sensor from shutting the unit down... again not much discernable difference. Since the O2 sensor cuts off the Kozy heater if you turn it up to the higher BTU levels the thermostat control that should turn the fan on and off as needed never comes into play. Not worth the $35+ paid for and for no more than what it is, should have came with the unit already mounted. The mounting was easy but again for the cost--should have came mounted right out of the box. I would have been better off to bought (4) box fans from Wal-Mart @ $10 each to move the warm air and to circulate fresh air to the unit. Shipping from BIC Superstore was fast but the charge was high to TN.
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I installed the fan on my heater. The only way I know it's on is I can hear it. Does not seem to move any air or heat around the area.Best Deals on Kozy World 20-6027 Wall Heater Blower
This blower was relatively easy to install but to me, the small amount of air it moves is not worth the noise. It's laud.Honest reviews on Kozy World 20-6027 Wall Heater Blower
It helps spread the heat around, but not very well. The thermal sensor seems quite slow to respond to the heater also. It takes several minutes after the heater ignites to the fan turning on and the same when the heater turns off. All in all, my ceiling fan does a better job of spreading the heat out than this fan does. If you need a fan for your heater get a cheap box fan.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Kozy World 20-6027 Wall Heater Blower
I agree with the other reviews that the fan is not powerful. But I do notice a difference when running the fan vs not running it. The heat seems to get to the other side of the room quicker, even if I don't feel a lot of air being blown out of the heater. The fan has its own thermostat, so it waits for the heater to get hot before turning on, then it remains on after the heater turns off, until the heater cabinet has cooled down.It has a 3 position switch Off, Manual (always on) and Automatic (thermostat control).
Installation is simple. Just remove the 4 screws in the metal plate on the back of the heater, discard the plate, shove the blower in, then secure with the same 4 screws. No wires to hook up. The blower has an AC cord already installed. The blower works completely independently from the heater. If your power goes out, you can still use the heater without the blower.
I'd rate it 5 stars if the blower was more powerful.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Cheap Victorio VKP1006 Electric Food Dehydrator
this is a fantastic product. very easy to use. you can easily dry enough fruit for the winter and then some. it comes with five trays but you can order more.
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THIS IS THE 2ND Victorio VKP1006 Electric Food Dehydrator WE PURCHASED. THE FIRST WAS TO AUGMENT THE OLD ONE. THE Victorio VKP1006 Electric Food Dehydrator IS 1000 TIMES BETTER THAN THE OLD ONE WE DECIDED TO THROW AWAY THE OLD ONE AND BUY ANOTHER Victorio VKP1006 Electric Food Dehydrator . THIS MACHINE DRIES BEEF IN A FEW HOURS AND THE FAN MAKES EACH TRAY DRY IN THE SAME TIME.Best Deals on Victorio VKP1006 Electric Food Dehydrator
We decided to dry a small dehydrator after having a big one some years ago. The small one is just right for dried apples and fruit leather. Since it doesn't have a timer we had to check the product more often but we soon learned when to remove a tray and when to leave one in longer.Honest reviews on Victorio VKP1006 Electric Food Dehydrator
My racks all cracked! I bought it an made jerky an you can hear the racks crack as the heat went up... pissed had to throw all the jerky away because of all the plastic bit were in the food!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Victorio VKP1006 Electric Food Dehydrator
This is a very basic, easy to use dehydrator. Ther is no temperature setting, but it works quite evenly and cleanly. Easy to clean and maintain. I have been very happy with this product.Tuesday, December 24, 2013
White-Rodgers F29-0198 Thermostat Guard Reviews
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The dimensions given for this item led me to believe it was much smaller. I would not purchase this item again.
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I put this over the a/c thermostat at work, and it fits good. A little big, but it does the trick. Had a hard time mounting it on the wall, so we just ended up using double sided tape, and that did the trick and you cant even tell!Best Deals on White-Rodgers F29-0198 Thermostat Guard
not what I expected. so I returnted. to bulky. Not that easy to mount, All around it just didnt look rightHonest reviews on White-Rodgers F29-0198 Thermostat Guard
It does its job. However, the locking grooves are kind of stiff. Doesn't "roll" off like one would expect like other guards. Also, the key is very cheap takes much fidgeting to enter the lock properly.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for White-Rodgers F29-0198 Thermostat Guard
It fits perfect and has lasted with no problem. It's the right size, comes with 2 keys and the plastic is very sturdy. The price was also very reasonable.Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Honeywell - SureSet 1500W Digital Oscillating Ceramic Heater, Black Reviews
This is a reliable space heater that puts out a fair amount of heat. The thermostat controls work (more or less) like any other heater -whatever you select, when the temperature around the heater reaches that level, the unit shuts off. As long as you don't expect it to correctly monitor room temperature, you're fine. We have had ours for a couple of years now and after about 18 mos the oscillating gears started falling apart, making clicking noises and leaving little pieces of plastic behind. It is still usable but not with oscillation. It is also noisy (loud fan) and is only used by us as a backup heater when other options are not available (ie one of our radiant flat panels died).
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