Honeywell CT30A1005 Standard Manual Economy Thermostat, Almond, 0.6

I had originally gone with a digital version, and after about two months, my tenants were constantly programming and deprogramming the settings. I found that the less technology involved. meant the better peace of mind. Now everyone is happy. Ty

easy install appears to work great will have to see for how long but so far so good.

It's a few degrees off, but it works. Good buy for the price.

Great manual thermometer that you can use for a heat only system. Purchased this to replace a broken battery operated one which required constant changing of battery. This device is simple, install it once and hook up two wires to make it operate. Local hardware store wanted double for what this is for. Great to have an extra too keep on hand in the event it may fail or break. Good quality construction and quick delivery!

Bought for shop heater and works as intended.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Easy installation. Durable and value for the money!

Honeywell Home CT30A1005 Standard Manual Economy ThermostatI see in the Q&A's the manufacturer replied it is suitable for Empire heaters, while a seller said no it isn't. I expect that seller speaks from having had thermostats returned to him as unusable.My observation - not suitable for Empire heaters that need a millivolt thermostat. This seems to be a '2-wire' thermostat, not a millivolt thermostat.It generally failed to turn on. Millivolts measured arriving at the thermostat were adequate. I found infinite resistance across its contact points. (That should measure zero when the points appear to be closed). I see 'rated up to 30 volts' on a tag inside. Maybe this needs the usual 24 volts from a transformer. I cleaned the points with electronics solvent. No improvement. Moving the temp lever hot/cold several times is the only way to start the furnace. It just won't come on by itself as the room cooled even when the points appear closed.It's incompatible with my new heater that calls for a millivolt thermostat. The new heater:'HouseWarmer Slim-Profile Direct Vent Heater with Blower - Natural Gas' isSame as - many Empire heaters. I assume its made by Empire.So I bought an Empire 'reed switch' thermostat. I see it's different internally. Instead of mechanical points it has a reed assembly similar to a small resistor but glass, bridging between the two terminals. A magnet on the temperature-sensing coil passes by this reed component to trigger its internal points.'Cozy Low Voltage Reed Switch Thermostat' looks to be same as the Empire thermostat.Advice - Not for use with Empire heaters. Not for use where a Reed Switch is called for.Summary - This Honeywell CT30 Series thermostat is not suitable for a heater that has no external voltage source.

Great for hot water boilerSet it and does what it is made for temperature, being a 18 year HVAC tech easy ,just turn off all power first to install two wires , or get a professional, you don't need set back clocks, electronics to keep your home warn.