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1. SunStat Command Programmable Thermostat Touchscreen LCD (120 or 240 VAC)
Feature
SunStat Command Programmable Thermostat Touchscreen LCD (120 or 240 VAC)HeatingSupplies
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Description
Suntouch 500850-SB - SunStat Command Programmable Thermostat Touchscreen LCD (120 or 240 VAC) - This all-in-one thermostat includes a built-in relay to control 120 or 240 VAC floor heating systems and a GFCI to improve safety. By default, the SunStat Command controls the floor temperature. It can optionally limit the floor temperature to prevent the space from overheating, or be configured to control the space through air temperature alone. Features: Floor and air sensing control Touchscreen display with multiple color themes Thin profile with removable, paintable beauty ring 7-day programmable schedules Energy use monitoring Comprehensive help screens Home automation system tie-in Temporary hold setting2. SunTouch Command Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat [universal] Model 500850 (low-profile, user-friendly floor heat control, 120/240V, bright white + paintable beauty ring) includes floor sensor
Feature
Easy and reliable way to control your floor heating system(s) up to 15AIntuitive 7-day schedule makes it simple to program floor heating times to suit your lifestyle
Dual Voltage 120/240V with built-in GFCI for safety and energy use monitoring
Thin profile brilliant 3.5 inch touch display with multiple color themes to choose from
Equipped with comprehensive help screens and programming setup wizard
Description
The SunStat Command by SunTouch has a user-friendly touchscreen display and intuitive schedule that makes programming simple. Its low profile face is adorned by a beauty ring that can be removed and painted to fit your style. There are also five preset display color theme options to choose from.
Additional Features & Benefits Include:
- 7-day programming schedule
- Programming setup wizard guides you in programming your control
- Dual-voltage 120/240 VAC with built-in GFCI for safety
- SmartStart Technology automatically adjusts the start time of the floor warming system to ensure it has reached set temperature at the scheduled times
- Energy Use monitor shows system operation hours
- Home Automation Tie-In (DRY CONTACT) for turning on and off
- Built-in 15-amp relay controls up to 150 sq. ft. (1800 watts) at 120V, or 300 sq. ft. (3600 watts) at 240V
- Quiet Operation (barely audible clicking when activating)
- Floor and air sensing modes
- Automatically adjusts for daylight saving time
3. 25 Square Foot SunTouch WarmWire 3.0 KIT With TOUCH SCREEN Programmable Thermostat Contains One 25 SF Spool, 500850 Thermostat plus accessories
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WarmWire cable is thin, durable, and energy efficient. (Input: 120V, Output: 12W/SqFt, 41 BTUs)Heats 25 square feet (Contains a 98 ft spool with 10 ft armored power lead)
Installs easily with complete design freedom for going around turns, fixtures, and obstructions.
Kit includes cable, touchscreen programmable thermostat, floor sensor, and install accessories.
Description
WarmWire cable is an affordable alternative to radiant floor heating mats that helps keep bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways cozy, dry, and safe.
This kit contains a complete floor heating system:
- SunStat Command Programmable Thermostat (Touchscreen)
- Spool(s) of WarmWire radiant heating cable
- Roll(s) of CableStrap (for securing cable to subfloor)
- Floor Sensor Wire (10k)
- Roll of double-sided tape
- Wire nuts & miniature screwdriver
- LoudMouth Installation Monitor/Alarm
- Detailed Installation Manual
Cable Features & Benefits - WarmWire:
- Complete design freedom. WarmWire can be adapted to fit around fixtures in your layout.
- New improved wire allows for increased jobsite toughness and durability (ETFE high-temperature insulation, PEX jacket, and oxygen-free copper alloys for corrosion and abrasion resistance)
- Easily secured at 2.5", 3" or 3.5" spacing with CableStrap (included)
- Heated area in title is based on the standard 3" recommended spacing (generates 12 watts per sqft)
Note: Never cut WarmWire; it is unable to be shortened or extended. Multiple cables can wired in parallel to the same thermostat (included) up to a total load of 15 amps.
Thermostat Features & Benefits - SunStat Command:
- Responsive, brilliant, color touchscreen display with 5 color scheme options
- Home Automation Tie-In (via dry contact) allows on and off control
- 7-day programming schedule
- User freindly - programming setup wizard for initial setup
- GFCI built-in for safety
- Floor and air sensing modes
- SmartStart Technology automatically adjusts the start time your system to ensure the floor reachs set temperature at your scheduled time
- Energy Use monitor logs and reports consumption
- 3-year manufacturer warranty
4. SunTouch Mat (120V) Floor Heat Kit 20 sq ft, 2x10 Ft Mat configurable to fit your space, easily installs before tile/stone for added comfort includes user-friendly Command Touch Programmable 500850 Thermostat, Temperature Sensor, LoudMouth Installation Monitor.
Feature
SunTouch Mat Kits are the choice for easy installation of floor warming; a heated floor in 1 box!20 Sq Ft SunTouch Mat Kit contains one 2x10 Ft mat, Programmable SunStat Command 500850 Thermostat plus accessories
Included items: 12001024 SunTouch Mat w/ 10 Ft Armored power lead and detailed installation manual
SunStat COMMAND TOUCHSCREEN Thermostat 500850 w/GFCI built in,fully programmable & 15 ft sensor wire
Plus LoudMouth installation monitor, 2 sided tape to adhere the mat
Description
SunTouch electric floor warming mats by SunTouch have an open-weave design that allows for a 1-step mortar installation.
Features & Benefits:
- Edged with easy-to-install double-sided tape that adheres directly to your subfloor for faster installation.
- The open-weave mesh allows mortar to bond easily with the underlying material.
- Only 1/8" added floor thickness compared to typical tile installations
- Easily adjusted to accommodate curves, angles, and cut-outs
- Mesh portion of the mat can be trimmed & flipped to accommodate your layout
- Available in 2' & 3' wide rolls.
5. SunTouch SunStat Command Programmable Touch Screen Floor Heating Thermostat
Feature
SunTouch SunStat Command Programmable Touch Screen Floor Heating ThermostatDescription
A full-featured touch screen provides an easy, reliable way to control your floor heating system. The user-intuitive 7-day schedule makes it simple to program your floor heating to suit your life style. This all-in-one thermostat includes a built-in relay to control 120 or 240 VAC floor heating systems and a GFCI to improve safety. By default, the SunStat Command controls the floor temperature. It can optionally limit the floor temperature to prevent the space from overheating, or be configured to control the space through air temperature alone. -Floor and air sensing control -Touchscreen display with multiple color themes -Built-in relay and GFCI -Dual-voltage 120/240 VAC -7-day programmable schedules -Comprehensive help screens -Energy usage monitoring -Home automation system tie-in -Temporary hold setting -3-year warranty6. 120 Square Foot SunTouch WarmWire 3.0 KIT With TOUCH SCREEN Programmable Thermostat Contains One 120 SF Spool, 500850 Thermostat plus accessories
Description
120 Square Foot SunTouch WarmWire 3.0 KIT With TOUCH SCREEN Programmable Thermostat Contains One 120 SF Spool, 500850 Thermostat plus accessories7. 10 Sq Foot SunTouch TapeMat Kit With TOUCH SCREEN Programmable Thermostat Contains one 2 x 5 Ft mat, 500850 Thermostat plus accessories by SunTouch
Description
10 Sq Foot SunTouch TapeMat Kit With TOUCH SCREEN Programmable Thermostat Contains one 2 x 5 Ft mat, 500850 Thermostat plus accessories by SunTouch8. 120 Square Foot SunTouch WarmWire 3.0 KIT With TOUCH SCREEN Programmable Thermostat Contains Two 60 SF Spool, 500850 Thermostat plus accessories
Feature
WarmWire is easy to install and fit to rooms of all shapes/sizes but do not cut the wire shorterSpace WarmWire depending on your needs; spacing 3 inch is standard, but 2.5 in provides more heat
Grounded from end to end w/ 10 ft cold lead single point connection for safety and 25 year warranty
Dual wires w/ High-performance ETFE insulation PLUS woven stainless steel and urethane outer cover
Durability is proven; WarmWire exceeds CSA-130 impact rating making it the toughest thin heat cable