Thermostat wall socket?

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  1. Spider

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    My google-fu is weak today.

    I'm looking for a plug like the ones people use to control their lights on a timer so that it looks like they're home when they're not. Except I want to use a thermometer instead of a timer.

    I can't find one <i>anywhere</i>. :bang:

    Anyone have any suggestions?
  2. frontline

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    Is this to run your air conditioning? Why not use the thermostat that is part of the system? Or do you have an old window unit that doesnt have a thermostat? If the latter I think you are SOL and would have to buy a new window unit with the thermostat built into it.
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  4. Uncle Albert

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    You want your home's temperature to be dictated by a reading taken near the floor, where power outlets are typically found?

    :wtf:
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    Yeah, a well hidden power strip that goes up the wall and has that thermostate attached would put it at the right height.
  6. Spider

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    It's just for an old crappy AC unit that's cooling one room, and really it's just to prevent me leaving it on non-stop by mistake. It doesn't need to be terribly precise.

    Thanks, guys.