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From: begeman@milano.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Thermostat for Oil Filled heaters
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Date: Fri, 10-Jan-86 10:39:03 EST
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Posted: Fri Jan 10 10:39:03 1986
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Summary: There *are* thermostats that switch 110VAC

Ok, I can't keep quiet after reading 25 almost alike
articles which keep missing the trivial solution:  There
are thermostats that switch 110 VAC.  They are called "line
voltage" thermostats, and run $10-$15 at your local
electrical supply or hardware store.  They are meant to
turn major appliances on/off based on room temp - you can
wire them for the heating or cooling side of the cycle (i.e.
switch closed when [warmer|cooler] than preset temp).

These things are cheap, easier than a thermostat to install
(if you can install a wall switch, you've got the skills),
and they work (I've been using one daily for 4 years).

As was said in another posting, *please* be careful when 
handling electrical stuff.  If you're not sure what you're
doing get a friend to help who does (if you're in Austin
call me - I love this stuff!).  Cheers.

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	Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most.

Michael L. Begeman              Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corp
Software Technology Program     Austin (where the sun always shines) Texas

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