Honeywell YCT53K1003 Standard Millivolt Heat Manual Thermostat
September 22, 2015 - Comment
HONEYWELL STANDARD MILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT *Heat only *Quiet switching *2 wires *Used with 750 millivolt heating systems *Mercury free Product Features Quiet switching 2 wires Used with 750 millivolt heating systems Mercury free
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Works great with my gas log set I wanted to replace the standard off/on wall switch that was installed with my gas logs, with a thermostat. This was a perfect solution. I thought I would have to jury rig the mounting using a wall plate, but I was pleasantly surprised that the mounting holes were an exact fit for a standard 1 gang electrical box. I was able to quickly install it in place of the switch and it looks like it belongs there.
It’s Adequate– Maybe Since this is the only product of its kind that I’ve used, it’s difficult to confidently assert any opinion about it because I have nothing to compare it to– hence the wishy-washy middle of the road rating. Having said that, I’ll share that the thermostat did not meet my expectations. I’m just not sure my expectations are reasonable. In replacing a simple on off switch on a gas fireplace, I was hoping to prevent the too hot/too cold cycle that results from my laziness (not wanting to jump up…
Expected a well constructed theormostat by Honeywell. This is … Expected a well constructed theormostat by Honeywell. This is a basic unit. Off or Heat Swtich (which is not very well constructed. I tested the On/Off switch several times with a VOM (volt ohm meter). The contacts of the switch vary from 1 ohm to 5 ohms each time the Off/ Heat switch is turned on and off. The difference betweem 5 ohms and a lower 1 ohm reading is significant when relying on a contact closure to the pilot generator. If the resistance or ohms vary each time the Tstat is…