Does it loose time setting and other programming after power failure? Will it correct for daylight saving time automatically?
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Mike... we installed a heated bathroom floor in 2005. Although the thermostat looks exactly the same as the Honeywell... it had the name, Floorstat, on it. I called the company, and they said most likely it was the thermostat, and to try that before calling for a tile person... We ordered the Honeywell, since it looks exactly like the previous model. The Honeywell has been updated... a backlight, and the ability to program for DST. Other than that, it works the same as the original...
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For prolonged power outages, it's possible that it would lose its settings. However, for brief power failure... it comes right back online when power is restored. Also, it DOES have a programable choice to set a Daylight Savings time option. It's a good thermostat... I'm happy that it was this that failed, and NOT a break in the heating elements under the tile!
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You might have to program the clock, but after that it should work... It might be broken
1535114
Our power went out for an hour last week. The timer did not have to be reset after the power came back on. Also, I found it easier to program the timer if I plug it into an extension cord to program it, and you can disconnect it to plug it in directly to the power receptacle on the wall without losing the programming (if it is fully charged).
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As long as the back up battery is good, it's automatic. It even changes for DST by itself.
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I believe you have to reset the time for daylight savings which is real simple but you should not have to reset the alarm times.
258014
Yes, the clock and all other settings (i.e., zone watering times) are retained during a power failure. No battery is needed, everything is stored in non-volatile memory:Quoting from the RainBird SST user manual:◾No need to reprogram after a power outage. All timer settings are stored indefinitely in memory. No backup battery needed!
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Yes, so long as the power stays on it retains its clock and timer settings.The batteries are only to preserve settings in case of a power outage.
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Sorry, our clock is working just fine. Have not had to reset it since we set up the machine.
225938
We haven't lost power since I received this as a gift. But at daylight savings time it automatically changes. Hope this helps.
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No. You need to manually change and/or set with changes at months' end, time change or loss of power.
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This clock would need to be reset in most circumstances. Like other analog clocks. Even so this device works very well.
258012
Yes clock still works thru power failure. The batteries should be fairly new for clock to run for an extended period of time.
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I don't know if it will work. Our time clocked worked flawlessly for a couple years, then just quit keeping accurate time.
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OK, I just found and changed the AUTO SET and the DST settings. I hope that does the trick. Thanks for the tip!
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Maybe. One of the nicest features of this timer is that it comes preprogrammed out of the box to go on at sunset and off at 11pm(?). I found that cycle perfect so didn't need to program. Assume if the power goes out the default setting will always be there but not sure if you were to change the default. My guess would be yes based on experience with other similar ones but not sure.
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You're having to reset the time because you are unplugging it from the constant power supply. It has no internal battery system, so if you want to keep the correct time you will have to keep the unit plugged into a constant power outlet.
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Below is what the tech specs say about loss of power. There is no replaceable battery that I see. I suspect it the local time is saved via a capacitor type back up and the other settings are stored permananetly any time you set them. I have only reset mine once and that was because I wanted the light to come on later because of holiday deco's on the porch.Power outage: The screen is blank. Only the time must be set if the outage lasts more than 4 hours; all other settings and programs are permanently saved.