Enviro EF2i Thermostat Interface - How well does it work?

[Don2222]

Hello

Does anyone have a T-Stat on their Enviro EF-2i?? How does it work?

My friend wants a T-Stat for the Auto On/Off to save on pellets during the shoulder seasons like right now!!

Here is the optional Thermostat module block. What T-Stat can be used with it?
http://www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/EF2_EF3_EF4_EF5_and_Solus_Thermostat_Interface_p/50-084.htm

Thanks

 

[jtakeman]

Doesn't work very well. I tried on an EF3 and was very unreliable! Worked when it wanted and then didn't.

We used the parts from an EF5 and went digital! Money beter spent IMHO.

 

[Don2222]

Doesn't work very well. I tried on an EF3 and was very unreliable! Worked when it wanted and then didn't.

We used the parts from an EF5 and went digital! Money beter spent IMHO.

Hi Jay

Are you saying that an EF5 Circuit Board for $257.50 with T-Stat control
http://www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/Enviro_Circuit_Board_with_Thermostat_Control_115V_p/50-1477.htm

and a new digital EF5 Circuit Board (Control Panel) with T-Stat switch for $35.30
http://www.stove-parts-unlimited.com/EF5_Meridian_and_Mini_Circuit_Board_Decal_p/50-1476.htm

can replace the EF2i Dial-A-Fire control panel and the Blue Auger Timing Module??

Where do you get the Molex plug to plug it in??

Then all I have to do is get the wiring diagram to the Enviro Mini and wire it in the same way?
Page 23 - Mini Wiring Diagram
http://www.enviro.com/images/manual...11624 Instruction Mini A Technical Manual.pdf

That would be so cool! Not so hard!

How does the control panel and circuit board mount to the case??

 

[jtakeman]

You'll also need the wiring harness. Plus the controll panel access door. Here is a linky where I typed more info. Too lazy to type it all over again.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/thermostat-for-an-ef3-help-a-newbie-please.56410/#post-706564

I would use Enviro's universal replacement board. Part number 50-1929 It has a program for all the stoves. I used the 1st program. See instructions PDF.

Link has info on all the different boards

http://www.enviro.com/newsletters/2009-11-08-Enviro Newsletter Spring 2009 low res.pdf

 

[Don2222]

You'll also need the wiring harness. Plus the controll panel access door. Here is a linky where I typed more info. Too lazy to type it all over again.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/thermostat-for-an-ef3-help-a-newbie-please.56410/#post-706564

I would use Enviro's universal replacement board. Part number 50-1929 It has a program for all the stoves. I used the 1st program. See instructions PDF.

Link has info on all the different boards

http://www.enviro.com/newsletters/2009-11-08-Enviro Newsletter Spring 2009 low res.pdf

Thanks Jay
I will tell my friend what options he has for that stove I refurbed for him. He really likes the stove, he says it brings his 800 sqft home up to 78 Deg F in 10 mins on cold nights!. Even though we had a mild winter he saved $500 by not using as much liquid propane for heat! That paid for half the stove already!!

If I find another stove like that cheap I will install a the new control panel myself. I would really like to do that!! I also know someone that refurbed an older Jamestown J2000 with a new digital control panel. That really makes the stoves worth alot more!!

He also had to switch from Logik-e wood pellets down to Maine's choice to keep from being roasted out of the house at 80 Deg F all the time with the stove on LOW!! LOL

The circuit care and control panel are 2 parts. See 2nd pic below:
http://woodheatstoves.com/index.php...d38efd55adc5a190b3cb267017d4d&keyword=50-1929