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   lbowne769@gmail.com to Rob.....in Courtice   
   Re: A Timer for Baseboard heaters?   
   19 Jan 18 15:20:28   
   
   On Friday, September 12, 2008 at 10:00:42 PM UTC-4, Rob.....in Courtice wrote:   
   > Hi All, I have baseboard heaters on the lower floor living room for   
   > additional heating (the gas furnace blows down from the ceiling).  The kids   
   > use the room in the evening for homework, surfing the net, etc. Problem is,   
   > the darlings have trouble remembering to turn down the T-stat when they   
   > leave the room  (strange as it seems).   
   > My question is, can I put a wind-up timer on the wall (similar to a hot-tub   
   > or sauna)?  Also, can I put the timer on the T-stat wiring (preferred) or   
   > right at the 220V wires on the heater (220v = Scary).  A nice 1hr timer   
   > would keep everybody happy.   Tanks   
   >   
   > .........Rob   
      
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