Need a Heat Pump Thermostat

[kenimpzoom]

I am looking to upgrade my heat pump/air conditioner thermostat to the digital age.<br /><br />At the same time I want a little more control.<br /><br />I want to be able to lock out the heat strips or at least adjust the temperature at witch the heat strips kick in.<br /><br />Any suggestions?<br /><br />Ken

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Need a Heat Pump Thermostat

You will need a simple 2-stage digital stat for what you want. Are you planning on wiring this yourself or are you going to hire someone to set it up?

 

[kenimpzoom]

Re: Need a Heat Pump Thermostat

I am a I am a DIY guy, that way when it breaks, I can fix it.<br /><br />My uncle is a A/C guy so he can set me up with any parts.<br /><br />Also, I dont really need a programmable stat as there are people home at all hours of the day.<br /><br />Would it be easier to run two seperate stats. One for the A/c & heat pump and another for the heat strips? Will the heat pump de-ice cycle still work properly?<br /><br />Ken

 

[ob]

Re: Need a Heat Pump Thermostat

 

[ob]

Re: Need a Heat Pump Thermostat

Originally posted by KenImpZoom:<br /> Would it be easier to run two seperate stats. One for the A/c & heat pump and another for the heat strips? Will the heat pump de-ice cycle still work properly?Ken

You'd also need to add a separate relay/seqencer for the emergency heat strips along with the separate thermostat.Unlike conventional electric heat system your existing T/stat enrgizes the compressor contactor and reversing valve solenoid on the outdoor unit in heat mode.<br /><br />You wouldn't be concerned about the de-ice feature of the outdoor coil in heat mode,since you're trying to operate the heat strips independantly.The de-ice feature is thermostatically/pressure switch controlled from the outdoor unit controls and utilizes a hot gas bypass feature.