want to install outdoor temperature sensor on old Burnham hot water system

edronline

Hello,
we have hot water heat in our house, natural gas system. We have an old Burnham low-pressure boiler system that still works very well. It is model # P-209A-WNI, a 1994 model.
right now I have the high limit set for 180F. I know that the boiler gets the water up to this temperature no matter what the outside temperature is, and that an outdoor temperature sensor can save us money by decreasing the high limit when it is warmer outside.
We live in Pittsburgh and we need heating through a wide range of temperatures.

Questions-
1) Is this something that I can install myself? I have some basic electrical knowledge.
2) If so, is there a boiler specific model, or can I use a range of sensors?
3) Any specific model suggestions?
4) Will this really save me a significant amount of money/decrease wear and tear on the boiler?

I searched the wall for other posts like this but I couldn't find anything specific enough. My apologies if I duplicated an earlier post.

thanks!

Henry

get a Tekmar control, http://www.tekmarcontrols.com/solutions/46-solutions/energy/235-reduceheatingcost.html
There is no need for 180F at 10F outside temperature.

edronline

What is installing it like?

Rich_49

http://www.taco-hvac.com/uploads/FileLibrary/102-431.pdf

Rich_49

Henry said:

get a Tekmar control, http://www.tekmarcontrols.com/solutions/46-solutions/energy/235-reduceheatingcost.html
There is no need for 180F at 10F outside temperature.

No way you could know for sure that this is correct Henry . It certainly could require 180* at 10* ODT . Then again , 180* really is a lower AWT then 180* in the emitters

STEVEusaPA

You also need to consider the entire system, piping and design. You may do more harm than good.
I would have a competent hydronics person look over the whole system and advise you as to the best way to proceed.
The price for labor is far more cheaper than you making a simple wiring error and smoking the control.

newagedawn

spend all that money for a half % savings? not sure this is wise

Bob Bona_4

I'd pick the Taco if you're keeping that boiler.