Will the local Power Company Load Controll Device cause problems for the Lux TX9100E ?
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Hi Claude, This thermostat opperates on DC current. It is powered by a transformer on your furnace that converts your 120V AC corrent to 3 volts DC current. (You already have that transformer in your furnace. It operated your previous thermostat.) It also has a 2 AA Battery back-up in case the power goes out. Your local power companies Load Control Device will have absolutely no effect on this unit.GilPS - it is a great thermostat. Easy to program and works like a dream.
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Hi Claude, This thermostat opperates on DC current. It is powered by a transformer on your furnace that converts your 120V AC corrent to 3 volts DC current. (You already have that transformer in your furnace. It operated your previous thermostat.) It also has a 2 AA Battery back-up in case the power goes out. Your local power companies Load Control Device will have absolutely no effect on this unit. Gil PS - it is a great thermostat. Easy to program and works like a dream.
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I have hade several computers and my projector interfere with X10. I have Smarthome SwitchLinc and LampLinc dimmers in X10 mode. I use Cyberpower UPS's and found when the FilterLinc is plugged into the UPS and there is a power failure the UPS goes into a continuous beep error. The FilterLinc does work and will block the interference from a PC. The FilterLinc supports 10 amps. I have used the X10 Pro XPPF Plug In Filter with equal success, it supports 5 amps and does not cause a problem when plugged into the UPS. Using the filters ahead of the UPS is always an option.
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Hmm That does sound like a serious issue! I cannot say that I have had that problem yet and I have 8 units installed in my house. It sounds to me like the unit is placed on a circuit that is beyond the recommended load which can easily happen. In other words, this issue sounds like people are using the units on circuits that were already poorly wired. Just my thoughts.
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Sure, just be sure that you're not daisy-chaining the timer from another power strip or something similar. Also be sure the space heater has some kind of tipover switch so if something happens when it's unattended you don't burn down your home.
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It has been a while since I used mine, if you have a load attached and it remains zero, I'd say it is broken, as in DOA. Sometimes stuff happens in transport.And by the way, when I got and used it back in December '13, I was quite pleased with the performance. Perfect for working with the sensitive, low power circuits I was testing.
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You can use these: http://www.amazon.com/Lux-WIN100-Smart-Programmable-Thermostat/dp/B000E7NYY8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top (If that link doesn't work, search Amazon for "plug in thermostat"--that's how I found it.) They work well for wall heaters and for window A/C units.
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I would suspect operator error. I have had no issue with the unit. Obviously safety must be observed when using. Not manufacturers issue
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It requires two 50 ampere feeds which might cause overcurrent on a 125 ampre service with multiple loads on as well. Probably need to try the smaller versions.
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Hiya, Pat. I'm not sure where you live, but in my neck of the woods (large midwestern city), in order to connect to the 'grid', the power company requires that the installation be completed by licensed/bonded electricians. State, county, city electric codes are rigorously enforced here. So I would also check with a competent electrical contractor to ascertain how they deal with the modifications you intend to use. Where I live, at least, the contractors are willing to work with you. edit: "Due to the cost of systems, most people do not buy large systems to "sell back." And utilities usually only pay full retail rate for your electricity until your meter hits zero. When you start producing a surplus, most utilities will not pay more than "avoided cost" --for example, their fuel charges, which are usually not more than $0.02 to $0.04 per kWh." -- Chapter 14 Grid-Tie Systems, "The Complete Idiot's guide to SOLAR POWER for YOUR HOME 2nd ed. by Dan Ramsey with David Huges." cheers,
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My experience is that you should not have a problem with the power outlet. I live in Atlanta and have had no problems with any part of mine.
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Would love to hear how it works out. I would also make sure that your Charge controller can handle the load, if this is an all on to the existing system.
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Make sure the 2 units do not exceed load capacity. If they are supplied by the same line it should work.
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It should work. There are several power settings. We had to go up several for our 100#er.
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As posted, check the voltage level, and current the landscape xmfr can handle, there is no reason I can think of to prevent if all specs are met to handle the additional load.
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I have no idea, but I removed the Lux unit after about a week as I found it hard to program and that it did not control the temperature very accurately. I went back to my old Honeywell unit until I can find a better one.
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It will keep its settings in memory. We have a lot of power surges as well and have never had an issue to where we've had to reset it each time.
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If it is new service yes I am sure your local power company will want you to have meter. If it is not new and you are adding to your existing set up then you will not.