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(More customer reviews)This thermostat, made in China, has a kind of metal plate inside which is the only reactant/reactor/heat-sensitive element, and it is very "gross", in that it needs quite a large temperature change to move enough to turn on or turn off one's heater. So you'll wait until you're being roasted before it turns off, or until you're freezing before it turns on.
I'm willing to be proven wrong on this, but that is my experience with the "lux" thermostat. Also, there is some confusion in the way Amazon is listing this; the LV2 is a double-pole thermostat, while the LV1 is a single-pole thermostat. Theoretically (if the damned thing worked at all) it is possible to wire up the LVV2 as a single-pole thermostat, only using one of the two microswitches inside.
But it still won't be sensitive enough to know what that median temperature for turning on and off is; you'll overheat and get cold before it kicks in.
By the way, I tried every possible location - including holding it in front of the heater vent (where it did have the decency to turn the heat off, I have to admit).
Unless there is some fact or factor I'm not understanding, putting this product on the market was an amazingly crass and cynical act.
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Designed to replace single-pole (two-wire) or double-pole (four-wire) line-voltage thermostats, the Lux LV2 Thermostat is the simple way to control your home environment. The perfect choice for do-it-yourselfers, this easy-to-install thermostat is a great choice for baseboard heating requirements.
Replaces Most Single or Double-Pole ThermostatsMade for electric baseboard, ceiling, cable, and other radiant heat systems, the LV2 replaces most single-pole (two-wire) or double-pole (four-wire) line voltage thermostats. It works with 120/240-volt systems with an electrical rating of 22 amps (resistive: 2,600 watts at 120 VAC/5,000 watts at 240 VAC), 3/4 horsepower systems (120 VAC), and 1-1/2 horsepower systems (240/277 VAC).
Streamlined Design; Easy OperationWith its clean, white design, the LV2 has a streamlined look that complements most any decor. The LV2 easily fits into a wall-mounted junction box. Its easy-turn manual control knob and straightforward temperature markings from "off" to 90 degrees make it simple to set a comfortable temperature without the hassle of preprogrammed settings.
The LV2 is backed by a three-year warranty.
About Lux: Innovation, Quality, and ValueSince 1914, Lux Products Corporation has manufactured quality products for the home. It all began with turn-of-the-century timing devices, the forerunners of the now world-famous Lux 60-Minute Timers. Building on the success of these simple and utilitarian items, Lux grew into the multifaceted manufacturer and merchandiser it is today. The Lux name has always stood for innovation, quality, and value. The company's full line of electronic and mechanical thermostats offers models for nearly every heating and cooling application. See how you can save money and conserve energy with Lux.
What's in the BoxLux LV2 Double-Pole Line-Voltage Thermostat, wire nuts, installation hardware, installation guide, and instruction manual.
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