Ventamatic XXFIRESTAT 10-Amp Adjustable Programmable Thermostat with Firestat for Power Attic Ventilators, Replacement Thermostat , White

This type thermostat had been installed in a Sun City garage--vitally necessary in the excessively hot summer to cool things down when a hot engine is confined with the garage door down. I found this one which seems to be an exact replacement of the original, which had failed after 20 years or more. So I opted for this as the installation was a simple remove and replace rather than reconfigure and rewire with something digital. Installed and working fine. I would definitely recommend, but a couple puzzling comments: 1) most such devices advertise a turn-on or a turn-off temp setting. The adjustable dial shows the temp setting but no idea and none in the very brief literature about whether it is the turn-on or turn-off temp. 2) The heading calls this an "adjustable, programmable". I would remove the word programmable. It clearly is adjustable but in no way is programmable, as the term is usually applied to a digital device--and this device is wholly analog as near as I can tell. All in all, a good replacement and working fine.

Easy to install, works fine!

Works as advertised

The thermostat worked as expected. When the set point is exceeded my attic exhaust fan turns on. When the attic temperature is a few degrees below the set point the fan turns off. The unit I received must be “updated” since the “Fan Off Temperature” on the label has been replaced by “Temperature Setting”. The only complaint I have is that the thermostat temperature markings are inaccurate. I had to set the unit to above 115 degrees F to have it operate at 110 degrees F. Before installing I recommend connecting the two black leads to an ohm meter, then measure the thermostat case temperature. Slowly rotate the setting to find the “ON” point by rotation from full counter-clockwise toward full clockwise and then the “OFF” point in the opposite manner. That will bracket the room temperature. Half way between these readings is a good guess at the setting for the room temperature which you can use as a "correction factor" from the markings on the unit. Even so, you might also need to use trial and error if you are unsure what setting works best in your environment.

NOT OUT OF THE BOX YET BUT IT IS THE PART I ORDERD. I HAD ANOTHER PRODUCT , SAME PART , THAT LASTED 10 - 12 YEARS SO I ASSUME THIS ONE WILL BE AS GOOD SO 5 STAR.

I added this to a Vortex Replacement Vent Fan that was a major upgrade in our trailer's bathroom. https://www.amazon.com/Hengs-90043-CR-Replacement-Vortex-Fan/dp/B002N1J5IM/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1532359723&sr=1-2&keywords=Vortex+Replacement+Vent+Fan Just wire the two black wires across the existing switch of the vent fan, and set your temperature. The vent fan will still work with the manual switch as before, except will now automatically run when the temp in the RV gets too high.That helps tremendously with reducing stress on the RV fridge. (we leave our fridge on 24/7 and use it for extra cold storage) I put the XXFIRESTAT in the closet next to the bathroom in our trailer, facing in a way so that I can get to the temp dial easily. Now, instead of running 24/7, the vent fan turns itself on when it heats up outside. Now, with the RV parked in the driveway, I have it set to 85 degrees. When we camp, I can drop it to 65 or 70 so it will turn off at night while we're in bed and it cools down, and turn itself back on as the sun comes up and it begins to get warm. All while we're still laying in bed. The factory switch allows the fan to be used when showering etc. with A/C on and too cool to be run by the XXFIRESTAT.

Item arrived and performed as described. Good quality and fast delivery made this purchase and overall good deal. I recommend this product and seller.

Works well, I like the fire over heat cut off feature however when the temp drops below the set temp, the unit wont shut off. For example: I have the temp set to 105 degrees, it comes on fine but won't shut off until the temp drops below 80 degrees. A tap from a broom handle vibrates it enough to shut it off but I don't think I should have to do that every time. Lately it's been over 105 here and I would have to get up at 2 or 3 am to go out and give it a tap to shut it off and that's not going to happen! Not a bad unit, it works well but they need to fix the problem with the temp controller.

Easy to adjust

Muy bueno

Retrofit defective broan thermostat. Installed brand new discontinued attic ventilator to replace old broan unit. Thermostat was cycling on & of right from the start.

El aparato funciona, pero la escala no corresponde con las temperaturas reales.

Work as it is designed too and easy to install.