Lux Programmable Thermostat For Radient Heat #ELV1

Lux Programmable Thermostat For Radient Heat #ELV1 | Affordable Thermostat

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	Lux Programmable Thermostat For Radient Heat #ELV1 Jensen Jensen average customer review:based on 9 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Programmable Line Voltage Thermostat, For Baseboard, Cable & Ceiling Heat, Features Electronic 5/2 Day Programmable, 4 Periods Per Day, Easy On Screen Programming, Vacation Hold, Temperature Over Ride, Front Battery Access, Wall Plate Included, Patented Speed Dial, UL Listed.

Excellent ergonomics

I was looking for a replacement programmable line-voltage thermostat, and stumbled upon this one. Its price did seem unexpectedly low, but I figured I'd take a chance on it anyway.

I've since found the unit very well constructed, quite accurate, and the absolute simplest unit to program of any in my experience.

One nice little "extra" feature is the electronic control module can be simply unclipped from the wall mounted base so that one can relax in one's recliner to program it. Programming couldn't be simpler, and it does provide weekday and weekend programs with up to four temperature shifts per day.

Installation is utterly simple, as it mounts and wires just like the basic cheap bi-metallic thermostats, but is MUCH better at controlling temperatures. Temporary overrides of the programmed temperatures is as simple as changing the set temperature with the "UP" and "DOWN" buttons, and the unit will use that new temperature until the next programmed change (you can also tell it to hold any temperature until you say otherwise, for example if you go on vacation).

The two "AA" batteries the electronics run on need to be replaced about once a year, which should be the only "maintenance" this unit requires.

Excellent product.

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Affordable Thermostat

PROS:
- Installed in less than 5 minutes
- Simple design without annoying/glowing backlight that's on all the time
- Easy to program with separate weekday/weekend schedules
- Adjustable temperature swing (temperature fluctuation between on/off cycles)
- Very affordable price

CONS:
- Aluminum wiring on the thermostat (google 'aluminum copper wiring')

I am very happy with this thermostat, a vast improvement over my old one. This unit is regulating two 220V Cadet wall heaters in my townhouse. I set the thermostat to only fluctuate 1 deg between on/off cycles for a very controled environment.

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Finally!

I had been looking for this kind of product for years, for my 220v electric baseboard wall heater in my basement.

I wanted Lux because I have a Lux thermostat for my central A/C, and this one has the same buttons and the controls look the same. It does indeed program and operate the same way, which is a plus. It's already intuitive to program and use, but it's nice not to have to learn how to program a different brand or type.

I expect this purchase will easily pay for itself by the end of this winter.

works very well; lowest temp = 45°

I shopped around a lot before settling on this unit as the most features for the price. It works VERY well, much better control than the cheap non-digital units. I use it with an in-wall fan-type heater. It works with any in-line heater,not just baseboard.

Pros
Easy to install and setup.

Plenty flexible enough (4 daily time settings & weekday vs. weekend.

Accurate: keeps temperature very well.

Cons
A very minor drawback is that it bottoms out at 45°. This is for a mud-room in the garage, which we would prefer to keep closer to 35-40° at night in the dead of winter.

There is no simple "off" button either, which would be useful.

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It does have it's drawbacks, but . . . . .

It does have it's drawbacks, but all in all, I am glad that I purchased it. The main drawbacks are that the display lettering is small, and there is no backlight. I keep a little LED keychain light nearby to see the display when it's darker in the room.
Programing it is easy, and the overide function is quick and accessible.

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