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Old 10-06-2011, 06:39 AM   #1
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air to air heat pump and lp furnace back up ---i only want the lp to come on if it gets real cold out and if the heat pump wont keep up --what is the best way to do this ? thank you

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Old 10-08-2011, 12:33 AM   #2
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The Honeywell TH8321 with the optional outdoor sensor can do this.





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The IAQ (YTH9421) is better for dual fuel systems.
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Looks like it does...

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Well between IAQ (YTH9421) and TH8000 series which is better?
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The IAQ. And since the EIM is mounted/installed at the furnace, you don't hear any clicks at the thermostat like you would with the 8000 series.
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aprilaire has a stat that can also do this without an outside sensor.
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