Thread: Swapping in a higher temp thermostat
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Old 03-27-2008, 01:50 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by LostCause View Post
It seems the theory behind bumping up the thermostat is present, why not take it a step further...
I'll answer that one. Money.

My thermostat needs to be replaced anyway, so I might as well use a more efficient one.
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