thermostat - EM / Aux Heat

Noon-Air · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 363

gotta love it when the clueless go to a big box store and gets a new
thermostat.
You forgot to include a lot of basic information like where are you
located??
BTW...if you read the installer set-up directions, it will tell you what
parameters to change.

"Giles Harney" wrote in message @comcast.com...
>I have a heat pump that is controlled by a Honeywell CT3611 thermostat.
>Previously the thermostat use to be one of those "analog" type tstats. The
>"problem" I have with the Honeywell tstat is that it likes to kick on the
>aux heat (resistance) frequently which really causes the electric meter to
>spin. The previous thermostat would only use aux heat if I selected it. If
>I raise the temp by just one degree on the Honeywell tstat it turns on the
>aux heat. Is there a way to raise the trigger limit on the thermostat to
>tell it not to call for aux heat for temperature differences less than 5
>degrees? Could I just disconnect the aux wire (and cap it) so as to prevent
>the aux / resistance heat from switching on?
>
> Thanks,
> -Giles
>
>
>

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Giles Harney · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 10

I have a heat pump that is controlled by a Honeywell CT3611 thermostat.
Previously the thermostat use to be one of those "analog" type tstats. The
"problem" I have with the Honeywell tstat is that it likes to kick on the
aux heat (resistance) frequently which really causes the electric meter to
spin. The previous thermostat would only use aux heat if I selected it. If I
raise the temp by just one degree on the Honeywell tstat it turns on the aux
heat. Is there a way to raise the trigger limit on the thermostat to tell it
not to call for aux heat for temperature differences less than 5 degrees?
Could I just disconnect the aux wire (and cap it) so as to prevent the aux /
resistance heat from switching on?

Thanks,
-Giles

Noon-Air · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 363

"Giles Harney" wrote in message @comcast.com...
> >
>> "Giles Harney" wrote in message
>> @comcast.com...
>>>I have a heat pump that is controlled by a Honeywell CT3611 thermostat.
>>>Previously the thermostat use to be one of those "analog" type tstats.
>>>The "problem" I have with the Honeywell tstat is that it likes to kick on
>>>the aux heat (resistance) frequently which really causes the electric
>>>meter to spin. The previous thermostat would only use aux heat if I
>>>selected it. If I raise the temp by just one degree on the Honeywell
>>>tstat it turns on the aux heat. Is there a way to raise the trigger limit
>>>on the thermostat to tell it not to call for aux heat for temperature
>>>differences less than 5 degrees? Could I just disconnect the aux wire
>>>(and cap it) so as to prevent the aux / resistance heat from switching
>>>on?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> -Giles
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
> "Noon-Air" wrote in message
> @comcast.com...
>> gotta love it when the clueless go to a big box store and gets a new
>> thermostat.
>> You forgot to include a lot of basic information like where are you
>> located??
>> BTW...if you read the installer set-up directions, it will tell you what
>> parameters to change.
>
> I have and it doesnt. If you have something helpful to say in regards to
> my question I am all ears.
>
> No need to be unpleasant. It was a question posted to a discussion forum.
>
> I hope you are having a good day.

You *still* haven't told us where your located....there is a hell of a
difference between Barrow Alaska, and Miami, Florida. Yes that is important.

The parameters that you wish to change are in the installer programming
instructions.... oh, wait.... they don't always put those with the stats
from Lowes or Home Depot. maybe you should contact Honeywell? there is a
toll free number on the stat.....or does that actually make
sense.......nahhh...thats too easy....never mind.

BTW...I wasn't being unpleasant... but I can be if you want.

Giles Harney · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 10

>
> "Giles Harney" wrote in message
> @comcast.com...
>>I have a heat pump that is controlled by a Honeywell CT3611 thermostat.
>>Previously the thermostat use to be one of those "analog" type tstats. The
>>"problem" I have with the Honeywell tstat is that it likes to kick on the
>>aux heat (resistance) frequently which really causes the electric meter to
>>spin. The previous thermostat would only use aux heat if I selected it. If
>>I raise the temp by just one degree on the Honeywell tstat it turns on the
>>aux heat. Is there a way to raise the trigger limit on the thermostat to
>>tell it not to call for aux heat for temperature differences less than 5
>>degrees? Could I just disconnect the aux wire (and cap it) so as to
>>prevent the aux / resistance heat from switching on?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> -Giles
>>
>>
>>

"Noon-Air" wrote in message @comcast.com...
> gotta love it when the clueless go to a big box store and gets a new
> thermostat.
> You forgot to include a lot of basic information like where are you
> located??
> BTW...if you read the installer set-up directions, it will tell you what
> parameters to change.

I have and it doesnt. If you have something helpful to say in regards to my
question I am all ears.

No need to be unpleasant. It was a question posted to a discussion forum.

I hope you are having a good day.

Giles Harney · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 10

"Noon-Air" wrote in message @comcast.com...
>
> "Giles Harney" wrote in message
> @comcast.com...
>> >
>>> "Giles Harney" wrote in message
>>> @comcast.com...
>>>>I have a heat pump that is controlled by a Honeywell CT3611 thermostat.
>>>>Previously the thermostat use to be one of those "analog" type tstats.
>>>>The "problem" I have with the Honeywell tstat is that it likes to kick
>>>>on the aux heat (resistance) frequently which really causes the electric
>>>>meter to spin. The previous thermostat would only use aux heat if I
>>>>selected it. If I raise the temp by just one degree on the Honeywell
>>>>tstat it turns on the aux heat. Is there a way to raise the trigger
>>>>limit on the thermostat to tell it not to call for aux heat for
>>>>temperature differences less than 5 degrees? Could I just disconnect the
>>>>aux wire (and cap it) so as to prevent the aux / resistance heat from
>>>>switching on?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> -Giles
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>> "Noon-Air" wrote in message
>> @comcast.com...
>>> gotta love it when the clueless go to a big box store and gets a new
>>> thermostat.
>>> You forgot to include a lot of basic information like where are you
>>> located??
>>> BTW...if you read the installer set-up directions, it will tell you what
>>> parameters to change.
>>
>> I have and it doesnt. If you have something helpful to say in regards to
>> my question I am all ears.
>>
>> No need to be unpleasant. It was a question posted to a discussion forum.
>>
>> I hope you are having a good day.
>
> You *still* haven't told us where your located....there is a hell of a
> difference between Barrow Alaska, and Miami, Florida. Yes that is
> important.
Maryland

> The parameters that you wish to change are in the installer programming
> instructions.... oh, wait.... they don't always put those with the stats
i could not find them in the instructions that came with it.

> BTW...I wasn't being unpleasant...
calling people names is being unpleasant.

> but I can be if you want.
thats childish. unless i am into S&M why would I want somebody to be
unpleasant towards me?

Giles Harney · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 10

"Dr. Hardcrab" wrote in message $r03.1085@trnddc08...
>
> "Giles Harney" wrote in message
> @comcast.com...
>>I have a heat pump that is controlled by a Honeywell CT3611 thermostat.
>>Previously the thermostat use to be one of those "analog" type tstats. The
>>"problem" I have with the Honeywell tstat is that it likes to kick on the
>>aux heat (resistance) frequently which really causes the electric meter to
>>spin. The previous thermostat would only use aux heat if I selected it. If
>>I raise the temp by just one degree on the Honeywell tstat it turns on the
>>aux heat. Is there a way to raise the trigger limit on the thermostat to
>>tell it not to call for aux heat for temperature differences less than 5
>>degrees? Could I just disconnect the aux wire (and cap it) so as to
>>prevent the aux / resistance heat from switching on?
>> Thanks,
>> -Giles
>
> Did you go through the setup program after you installed it???
>
> http://www.gogeisel.com/geiselonline/support/Honeywell/CT3611.pdf
>

Of course. There are no parameters to adjust the deadbands mentioned in the
manual / instructions.

Dr. Hardcrab · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 88

"Giles Harney" wrote in message @comcast.com...
>I have a heat pump that is controlled by a Honeywell CT3611 thermostat.
>Previously the thermostat use to be one of those "analog" type tstats. The
>"problem" I have with the Honeywell tstat is that it likes to kick on the
>aux heat (resistance) frequently which really causes the electric meter to
>spin. The previous thermostat would only use aux heat if I selected it. If
>I raise the temp by just one degree on the Honeywell tstat it turns on the
>aux heat. Is there a way to raise the trigger limit on the thermostat to
>tell it not to call for aux heat for temperature differences less than 5
>degrees? Could I just disconnect the aux wire (and cap it) so as to prevent
>the aux / resistance heat from switching on?
> Thanks,
> -Giles

Did you go through the setup program after you installed it???

http://www.gogeisel.com/geiselonline/support/Honeywell/CT3611.pdf

Mo Hoaner · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 23

"Giles Harney" wrote in message @comcast.com...
>
> "Dr. Hardcrab" wrote in message
> $r03.1085@trnddc08...
>>
>> "Giles Harney" wrote in message
>> @comcast.com...
>>>I have a heat pump that is controlled by a Honeywell CT3611 thermostat.
>>>Previously the thermostat use to be one of those "analog" type tstats.
>>>The "problem" I have with the Honeywell tstat is that it likes to kick on
>>>the aux heat (resistance) frequently which really causes the electric
>>>meter to spin. The previous thermostat would only use aux heat if I
>>>selected it. If I raise the temp by just one degree on the Honeywell
>>>tstat it turns on the aux heat. Is there a way to raise the trigger limit
>>>on the thermostat to tell it not to call for aux heat for temperature
>>>differences less than 5 degrees? Could I just disconnect the aux wire
>>>(and cap it) so as to prevent the aux / resistance heat from switching
>>>on?
>>> Thanks,
>>> -Giles
>>
>> Did you go through the setup program after you installed it???
>>
>> http://www.gogeisel.com/geiselonline/support/Honeywell/CT3611.pdf
>>
>
> Of course. There are no parameters to adjust the deadbands mentioned in
> the manual / instructions.
>
How long have you had the stat?

Giles Harney · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 10

"Mo Hoaner" wrote in message $k27.52230@bignews2.bellsouth.net...

> How long have you had the stat?

approx 2 years

Dr. Hardcrab · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 88

"Giles Harney" wrote
>
> Of course. There are no parameters to adjust the deadbands mentioned in
> the manual / instructions.

Yeah sorry about that. I guess it's true what another poster posted:

You don't get the same manuals with the "big box" purchase. There is usually
an installers manual.

BTW, that t'stat is no longer made....