2 stage thermostat with 2 24v transformers
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If you parallel the transformers on both controls, you can run "W1" from the stat to the radiant control nod "W2" to the baseboard control.
The problem that you're gonna have though, is that the algorithms in standard 2 stage stats are not design for radiant. Look at Tekmar's. I think it's model 549 or something near that that's 2 staged.
You may just simply have to add a relay for the second stage.Bob Boan
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Ironman said:
If you parallel the transformers on both controls, you can run "W1" from the stat to the radiant control nod "W2" to the baseboard control.
The problem that you're gonna have though, is that the algorithms in standard 2 stage stats are not design for radiant. Look at Tekmar's. I think it's model 549 or something near that that's 2 staged.
You may just simply have to add a relay for the second stage.
These are both good suggestions.Jamie Hall said:Please don't parallel the two transformers. That sounds attractive, but unless they are perfectly matched which is unlikely you might get some real problems.
Use a relay.
Technically, what Iron Man is suggesting will work, provided both transformers are exactly the same and wired to the same 120 volt power source. If they are wired to different phases, you will end up with 48 volts and something will smoke.
I have also experienced what Jamie is cautioning you about where the 2 transformers were slightly different and the smoke came out of both of them.
A relay would be the safe move."If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"
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I too would use a relay for the second stage. You can use ONE of the controls to power the thermostat and the first stage also goes to that same control. For the second stage the dry contacts of the relay go to the thermostat input on the OTHER control. This isolates the two controls from each other. You do not want two different transformers connected in any way in this type of situation.
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Could someone suggest a relay to use?0
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RIB relays are fantastically easy to use. I've taken to opening them up & nipping off the unused power leg, & usually the NC wire as well, to save space in the box and to make it harder to screw up the installation.0
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Would someone mind providing me with a simple wiring diagram for this application along with the recommend thermostat? I would like to be sure I fully understand it so I don't burn up anything. Thanks0
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I'm glad this thread was created.
I've run into an issue where I want to control an air handler and my boiler using one thermostat that doesn't have an RC connection (VP TH8321U1097). It came as a huge surprise to me as all of the lower models have the RC connection.
I figured using a relay for the boiler was the way to go but wasn't sure how acceptable in the industry or "normal" it would be. If someone else ever has to troubleshoot the system I'd rather things be appropriate.Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment0 -
A relay should be fine, but IIRC there's an R for the stat/cooling & an RH for the heat. Not necessarily an RC, but still the heat & cool can be separated. Is this the green backlight or the new white backlight?0
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Older green backlit one.ratio said:A relay should be fine, but IIRC there's an R for the stat/cooling & an RH for the heat. Not necessarily an RC, but still the heat & cool can be separated. Is this the green backlight or the new white backlight?
All lower models have an RC and an R.
This one, apparently, does not.
Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment0 -
I'm glad you're as surprised as I was.ratio said:
Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment0
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