electronic thermostat for steam heat

lost in steam

i have a standard thermostat now with the metal coil on the inside with the anticipator (i think that is the term) you can adjust.

i am getting tired of having to remember to turn the heat down at night and up in the morning. i would like to get a program-able digital one, but i know from reading you can't just throw any one on willy-nilly.

i have 1 pipe steam heat. no centeral air. i would like to have the ability to put it on a temp for the day and lower it at night. so just basic.

i did a search, but maybe i was too fine, since i put in steam as a requirement. anyone have a recommendation of one i can find at the local hardware store, lowes or HD?

thanks!

Empire_2

Digital Stats

ALmost any digital programable t-stat is fine as long as your system is not a mili-volt system. This would need a different style of dry contacts to work over long periods of time. Choose one that is easy for you to operate and understand. Go to Honeywell.com for a wide range of products. And no I'm not a Honeywell rep:)
MikeT

BillW@honeywell

Try our TH8110 U or TH6110U...

The TH8110 U is a seven day, touch-screen programmable, battery powered, and compatible with steam, hydronic, forced air, gas or oil fired, or up to 1 stage heat, 1stage cool heat pump. The TH6110u is a 5&2 day, pushbutton programmable, with the same capabilities, but with fewer features at a lower price. Both are trade models available from your local contractor. Make sure either is set for steam, since out of the box they're set for 6 cycles per hour for forced air. You want 1 cph for steam.

adambuild

I second the motion!

The Honeywell VISIONPro 8110 is the only stat we install now! Very easy to program, very user friendly, great quality!

lost in steam

TH6110

looks like the one i would go for at the price of about $60. i don't need that many extras that the 8110 gives you for basically double the price. i guess my only question is this thing too complicated for the diy installer? the one i have now is a simple manual with a wire or two. will i be able to handle installing this being mechanically inclined?

lost in steam

6110 considered professional?

i just read on the honewell web site that the 6110 focuspro or the vision pro are considered "professional installation". under the DIY section they just have simple 5-2 or 5-1-1 models with no model number. i guess those are designed more for the diy installer, yes?