Showing posts with label temperature control systems. Show all posts
Showing posts with label temperature control systems. Show all posts

Friday, November 28, 2014

Discount Toastmaster TWB2WREG Waffler

Toastmaster TWB2WREG Waffler
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I have owned this waffle iron for over a year now and it is still going strong.

I always use buckwheat flour when making my waffles, and sometimes I also add some ground nuts into the mix, so they take much longer to cook than what instruction book and the little indicator light on the iron says when it should be done (like 2-3 times longer). I have found the ideal way to determine if the waffles are done or not is if they come up out of the iron easily without sticking or breaking apart. Also another (less accurate) indicator is if there is no longer any steam coming from the iron.

Pros:

1. price is right!

2. easy to use

Cons:

1. indicator light is useless

2. can be messy if your not carefull with the amount of batter you put in it

3. hard to clean, although this is something that all waffle irons have in common.

Overall I recommend this product, with it I can make the best waffles around (using my own recipes of course). :)

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Buy Aprilaire Thermostat, Programmable Dual Powered Thermostat

Aprilaire Thermostat, Programmable Dual Powered Thermostat 1Heat/1Cool
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $125.02
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Nice look. This thermostat is really easy to install and setup. The program allow you to setup for 5 days (Week) and 2 days (weekend). So you can setup your a/c to turn off during the weeks days you are out working, but keep a nices temperature on the weekend so you can sleep a little bit more.

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I bought it to replace my programmable Honeywell (older model). Installation was a breeze, set-up quite easy if you have documentation handy. Recirculation feature is the thing that made me buy this model and I'm delighted to say that it works. Temperature throughout the house is more even than before, and in wintertime having some air circulation is a nice thing too.

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This is a great thermostat. It was eaasy to install and I did it myslef in a little under 30 minutes. It works great. Great service it was delivered within 3 days.

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I have had it for almost 2 months and am quite satisfied with my purchase.

I did a lot of research before picked this one up. At $55, this one has all the advanced settings that only available on the Profession version of some other name brands. Other than being accessed remotely (WIFI or wired network), it has all the functions one will ever need. Of course I picked this model because I don't want the network feature.

It took me about 15 min to install. I use battery since I don't have the wire installed to provide the power to the unit. It turns on and off precisely at the temperatures I set. It also provides restart time delay and restart temp range setting to protect the AC/Heating equipment and for energy saving. The LCD is well lit. It is crystal clear reading from top down, but not from lower angle up. I want to believe the viewing angle is a design feature since a Thermostat is usually installed below the eye level of an adult. The kids might be less encouraged to mess with it, since they can't see anything looking up or at the eye level. Buttons are responsive. I don't find the setting is any hard to navigate at all.

The only thing I can't find is the battery level indicator and filter change alert on LCD which the manual stated it has.

I have not used any support, so no comments there.

I will buy again to replace the rest of the thermostats in my house if this one proves to be reliable and long lasting.

UPDATE (10/28/20012):

Works well. Love it! Replaced two more with the same model in my house.

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This thermostat (Aprilaire 840 series) was installed with a new furnace.... and initally worked fine, but as fall began, we felt unaccountably cold... the mystery was solved when the furnace guy figured out that the thermostat was turning on the air conditioner even though it was set for heat.... this is the second one of this brand that failed him... he isn't using them any more... neither would we.

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Friday, September 12, 2014

Best Cadet Manufacturing 65101 120/240-Volt White Com Pak Electric Bath Deals

Cadet Manufacturing 65101 120/240-Volt White Com Pak Electric Bath Heater, 1000-Watt
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
List Price: $229.99
Sale Price: $99.95
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It's quiet and puts out alot of heat. I like that you can wire it either 120 or 240, it's a nice option. The only reason I deducted 1 star is the timer. The timer is quite loud and cannot be reset.

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puts out lots of heat, (wired for 220), easy to install, fairly quiet. good easy to understand instructions.

No problems or concerns.

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This heater was installed in our new construction home as the primary heater for the master bathroom. The heater does put out heat, but I am unimpressed with the speed of the fan and how slowly the room heats up. Previously we had used a plug-in ceramic style heater that seemed to heat the room significantly faster. I believe that they are the same watt output, it may just be that the fan in this Cadet is low enough as to not evenly distribute the heated air. If you turn it on far enough in advance of needing it, things will work fine.

Last complaint is that there should be a way to turn off the timer clicking. While not exactly loud or distracting, a silent operation would be better.

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The only reason I purchased this unit was because it has a timer on it. I thought it would turn off the heat when the timer shuts off so that it wouldn't run continuously. It doesn't work that way. There is NO way to shut this off. The timer can temporarily override the thermostat control but it will NOT shut off the unit. So if you're looking for a timed heater, just buy a cheaper one and wire it through an external timer.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Taylor Weekend Warrior Grill /Smoker Thermometer Review

Taylor Weekend Warrior Grill /Smoker Thermometer
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $17.99
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I bought two of these thermometers to modify my Char-Griller Smokin' Pro. Anyone who's used that particular smoker will tell you that it has very uneven heating without any modification, and the single centrally-mounted thermometer is just about worthless for smoking in the unit. A popular modification of the smoker is to mount two of these to the hood of the grill at grate level one on the left and one on the right. This will tell you the temperature at the grate on both sides of the grill.

I double-checked the thermometers with a probe thermometer poked into the chamber around grate level and they all matched up quite nicely...and were completely different from the piece of junk thermometer that came with the grill. Cooked a 16 pound beef brisket on the grill after installing these and it came out perfectly. Had a much harder time doing that without proper thermometers.

These thermometers are very large. In my case that's a good thing a big dial is easy to read at a distance, which means less baby-sitting the smoker. I was using the thermometers at night but we had lights rigged up so I can't vouch for how well the glow-in-the-dark dial works.

Edit: After about 8 months of these being installed one of the two has fogged up pretty severely (the other is still free of moisture). It doesn't appear to be effecting the performance of the thermometer and I can still read it but it's kind of annoying.

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Dial assembly broke off base while removing from packaging (and I didn't just tear it out of the package, I cut the package open with scissors). There is no fastener between the dial and the base - the dial is simply pressed on the base and requires almost zero effort to remove. So even if you have a thermometer which is currently in one piece, any slight bump or jar could knock the head off. Once off, the needle hangs up on the dial as this is the only thing keeping the two pieces from completely separating. If you're lucky, the shaft/needle assembly won't be permanently bent or kinked. Oh, and there is no keyway between the base and dial. So you would have to boil the thermometer and then rotate the dial to 212 and repeat this every time if falls apart. Epic Fail. I am extremely dissatisfied.

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I bought two of these to put into my smoker. I tested them with boiling water when I received them. One was basically broken showed 100 deg F for the water. The other one was 25 deg F off. These cant be calibrated.

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This is a really nice heavy duty gauge, It's installed on my patio built in gas grill. I lost my thermometer so I bought this one as a replacement. I used JB Weld in order to install it on a non taylor grill and it's terrific! It's one solid looking grilling machine now. After I let the JB weld cure for about 15 hours I turned up the grill to see how the thermometer worked and it performs as it should. The con about this product is the glow in the dark feature. Even though I could still see the temp in a low lighted area, I wished it was glowing bright. But overall this is a great accurate gauge for the grill.

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This is a nice gauge it was much larger then I expected. I can see it from across patio with a quick glance. The face is supposed to be glow in the dark, but that hasn't worked for me. Overall it was a nice addition to my Weber smoker that did not come with a thermometer at all. I would recommend using a uni-bit when drilling the hole to install it.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Discount Villaware Prego Pizzelle Maker Non Stick

Villaware Prego Pizzelle Maker Non Stick
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The product was received in a very timely manner. The machine is is easy to use and the recipes that came with it were very good. once you get the timing of the pizzelle down, they are a snap to make. They are delicious.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Kozy World 20-6027 Wall Heater Blower Review

Kozy World 20-6027 Wall Heater Blower
Customer Ratings: 2.5 stars
List Price: $54.99
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Hydroponics Aluminum Foil Sealing Duct Tape 75mm x 50m (2.95 in x Review

Hydroponics Aluminum Foil Sealing Duct Tape 75mm x 50m
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Absolutely stops air from leaking out of air ducts at corners, transitions and extensions. Air pressure is maintained though-out the duct system. A/C is now available to all rooms especially those furthest away from the cooling unit. I can lower the thermostat, save energy and be comfortable.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Buy Adcraft DF-6L/2 Commercial Coutertop Deep Fat Fryer Electric 120V

Adcraft DF-6L/2 Commercial Coutertop Deep Fat Fryer Electric 120V Split Pot
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
List Price: $657.04
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I purchased this fryer in December. It is used in a small bar to cook fries and fish and chips. The tanks that heat separately save on energy. I also like the fact that they have lids, stated for night covers but I place the covers on while not in use. The basket handles need some improvements as they are folded inward during shipping but wobble in real use. I have also found that the oil needs to be slightly above the max fill line to maintain the correct temp and cooking time.

This fryer is not intended to use in an environment where large groups at a time will be eating. 3 small orders of fish and chips is all you can fry at one time.

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Terrible product, cheaply made with sharp edges, very flimsy. Not worth the money. to make it worse, i received the product damaged as if it was a returned item to begin with.we are talking a bent frame, damaged basket handles and scratches all over. I returned it to Amazon.com and currently disputing the charges as the vendor wanted to charge me restocking fees. B.S.

would not recommend

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Holmes Triple Ceramic Heater with Comfort Control Thermostat Gray Review

Holmes Triple Ceramic Heater with Comfort Control Thermostat Gray
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $156.29
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After seeing how well one of these worked for my parents (for the past 3 years), I decided to get one for myself. I ordered it on a Monday and received it by Thursday. (A week ahead of expectation.) I've seen other reviews of this product and can tell you that its fan is NOT loud and it doesn't stink like burnt plastic when used. The remote control is a great feature and a plus. It's exactly what I expected. I saw it cheaper at Target ($34.98) but they were in season clearance sale and out of stock until next winter in the city where I live. With list price at around $132, this price is still a bargain.

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I bought this heater last winter and had no problems with it. However, this fall the heater stopped heating on a regular basis. I began shopping for another brand of heater when I decided to call Holmes to see if there was anything they would do for me, despite not having my receipt.

They very helpfully found me a similar, but newer model heater and shipped it out to me free of charge. They said I could dispose of the one that wasn't working. I'm incredibly impressed by how helpful Holmes was. I will definitely look for more Holmes products as a result of their great customer service and warranty.

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I got this only a few days ago, but so far it's working awesome. The oscillation helps spread the heat, the heater sits up off the ground a little so you don't have to worry about spilled liquids or overheating carpet, and the digital thermometer is nice for automatic heat regulation.

The only complaint I have is this... there is no audio feedback when changing the temperature with the remote, and since IR is unreliable you don't know for sure that you actually did change the temperature or if the signal was lost and the temp did not change. Strange oversight by engineering since the reliability of IR really is poor.

Anyhow, I highly recommend this over the more dumb heaters where you just turn it to a preset 1/2/3 and let it continue forever. Temp regulated space heating is the best :D

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Bought this for my cabin which is a 20' X 20' room. It does a decent job and is not loud. Great auxilliary heat and the safety features are nice. It does not get hot to the touch. Has a remote control which does not matter much to me. I wanted a reliable, safe product which it seems to be. It it lasts a few years then it will be a great purchase.

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We have a small office and wanted the heater to come on at 7am, one hour before arrival and go off at 4pm. We originally bought the Holmes HQH319, it was quiet and output was great however a wall timer will not work with the unit. I called Holmes and they said, "you need the Holmes HCH6150 it has a built in timer." Returned the first unit bought the second. The timer is a crude count down until it turns off and on. That means while it's on you have to press the button 8 times to get it to go off in 8 hours. If you want it on the next morning you have to press the button 15 times to get it to come on. This is a huge hassle to manage twice a day. Also, it makes too much noise for a quiet office.

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