[Electronics-talk] talking thermostat?

[Lisa D Porter]

Hi Steve,
Thanks for your message. I know the management bought a thermostat for 
me when we lived in the other building they manage and they said they 
would buy something this time too if I could find it, but you might be 
right, I might be able to put something on them to mark them more cheaply.


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On 1/1/2014 1:25 PM, Steve Jacobson wrote:
> Lisa,
>
> It is difficult to say for certain without knowing the specifics of your heating system, but the chances are that the available talking thermostats should work
> on that kind of heating system.  One thing I would say, though, is that it is worth considering whether there is more you can do with your existing
> thermostat before spending the money on two talking thermostats.  If your apartment building isn't real new, and even if it is, it is very possible that the
> thermostats you have are very basic.  If a lever is moved to adjust the temperature, it is often possible to mark a thermostat like that so that it can be
> useable by a blind person.  For example, one could have marks made either by making a small scratch or using a little clear nail polish to place marks at
> 65, 70, and 75.  With those marks, you can do a pretty good job of setting the temperature you want.
>
> On the other hand, if you want a thermostat that is programmable, that is, will allow automatic changing of temperature during the night, talk to your
> apartment building's caretaker and either give him or her the web site or print out the specifications.  They should know to whom they can talk to be sure
> that the thermostat is compatible with their system.  They may not be willing to pay for a talking thermostat, though, because often the thermostat that is
> already there is very basic and very inexpensive.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Steve Jacobson
>
> On Tue, 31 Dec 2013 21:53:27 -0500, Lisa D Porter wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> I lived in an apartment with one thermostat and the company bought me a
>> talking one. Then, I moved into one that had 2 thermostats, one to
>> control the bedroom and bathroom and the other to control the living and
>> dining area. It's only heat and runs off Propane. It's one of those
>> baseboard heating systems. Are there any talking thermostats that work
>> with that type of setup? Thanks and happy New Year.
>> Lisa
>
>> "Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe
>> in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you "
>> - Princes Diana
>
>
>> On 12/2/2013 5:43 PM, Lauren Merryfield wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I googled and got several types of talking thermostats ranging in price from
>>> $59-something to $199-something. The VIP type has 3 different models and 3
>>> prices. How would I know which one would work with my apt system? I have
>>> heat and air conditioning and electric and gas but I think the gas is for
>>> the water heater but I'm not sure???
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Lauren
>>>
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