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Thermostat for oil heater

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  • 12-16-2015, 12:46 PM
    JoshSloane
    Thermostat for oil heater
    Hey,

    Just bought a DeLonghi oil filled radiant heater to up the ambient room temps. I am looking for a reasonably priced thermostat to regulate. Would a basic Hydrofarm model be appropriate? I want something pre-wired and ready to go.

    thanks!
  • 12-16-2015, 12:57 PM
    JoshSloane
    I also actually just came across this thermostat that is meant to be used in conjunction with oil filled heaters.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=firerept-20
  • 12-16-2015, 01:30 PM
    bcr229
    What is the power draw for the heater? It should be listed somewhere on the unit.

    I have a Ranco t-stat I use for my electric heater because it will handle 1500W and the probe cord is super long. I can run the probe to a different corner of the room than the heater to ensure the temperature is based on the circulating air from the ceiling fan.
  • 12-16-2015, 01:33 PM
    bcr229
    Re: Thermostat for oil heater
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JoshSloane View Post
    I also actually just came across this thermostat that is meant to be used in conjunction with oil filled heaters.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=firerept-20

    This would be fine for a heaters that didn't draw more than 1800W.
  • 12-16-2015, 01:52 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    The heater you bought should max out at 1500w if its the same one I have.
    Make sure the thermostat handles at lease the max output.
  • 12-16-2015, 02:25 PM
    FranklinMorphs
    I have that exact thermostat on the way to control an IR heater, has generally good reviews, I think it gets here today if you'd like my impressions of it once it does.
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