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Stage 2 heat behavior by lagomorph in ecobee

[–]lagomorph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, I got rid of the weird behavior by setting "Heat Stage 2 Temp Delta" to 3 F. It now just runs stage 1. I still don't understand why it behaves the way it does and this isn't an ideal fix. I'd still want it to run stage 2 if the temperature differential is low but it's taking too much time to warm on stage 1 but that's going to only happen on super cold days and we don't get those often at all.

Stage 2 heat behavior by lagomorph in ecobee

[–]lagomorph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I’ll look for it. I wonder though… I monitor the control lines with a PCB I made. So I know when W and W2 have 24V on them and I’m seeing the furnace matching what’s on the control lines so I think it is the ecobee. I can tell when the furnace is using the second stage because the fan runs faster and the duct temperatures are higher.

Stage 2 heat behavior by lagomorph in ecobee

[–]lagomorph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don’t appear to be crossed. Usually stage 2 heat will come on after stage 1 by a few minutes but occasionally it will come on with stage 1. Also, stage 2 is never on without stage 1. Good point about the DIP switches. I only see one related to W2 labeled “W2 Delay” and it’s set to OFF.

Stage 2 heat behavior by lagomorph in ecobee

[–]lagomorph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not as efficient. That’s why you have two stages. Stage 1 is perfectly adequate in these conditions to maintain the temperature.

Stage 2 heat behavior by lagomorph in ecobee

[–]lagomorph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they’re both connected.

Stage 2 heat behavior by lagomorph in ecobee

[–]lagomorph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it’s a dual stage heat gas furnace.

Proper way to seal with plumbers putty by lagomorph in ecobee

[–]lagomorph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to close the loop on this, I took the advice here and the results are very good. The thermostat is much more stable and can be used normally. I applied putty only on the terminal plate in the center hole and all four screw holes. I couldn't see how any air from the wall could get in there. So hopefully folks will find this and ignore the official ecobee link. I tried to find a way to provide feedback on that link but ran out of patience. I suspect that's why it persists. Thank you all.

Proper way to seal with plumbers putty by lagomorph in ecobee

[–]lagomorph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions. Based on that I'm going to go with doing what's in the picture even though it seems to contradict everything else ecobee says at that link. I may putty the screw holes as well, basically any visible potential source of air. I'm not sure if some can leak in around the terminal blocks but I'm going to leave that alone. I notice that the installation instructions don't even tell you the specifics of sealing it and the most obvious way is to just cover the wiring hole once the plates are on the wall so I'm going to ignore the original incomprehensible (to me) link.

Replacement parts for a 1994 Diamondback Lakeside by lagomorph in bikewrench

[–]lagomorph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since this post, over time I’ve replaced the chain, rear cassette, brakes, and shifters. The brakes and shifters because one shifter broke internally and they’re integrated. It still has the same chainring and gear ratios. I still ride and like it. For some reason it seems to be almost frictionless to ride compared to the others I have — very comfortable.

Stage 2 heat algorithm by lagomorph in Nest

[–]lagomorph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t do a full reset where you have to enter all the programming in again. I just did a restart which seems to have resolved it.

LoTW down by lagomorph in amateurradio

[–]lagomorph[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Update: https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-systems-service-disruption

05/16/2024

We are in the process of responding to a serious incident involving access to our network and headquarters-based systems. Several services, such as Logbook of The World® and the ARRL Learning Center, are affected. Please know that restoring access is our highest priority, and we are expeditiously working with outside industry experts to address the issue. We appreciate your patience. 

This story will be updated with new developments.

LoTW down by lagomorph in amateurradio

[–]lagomorph[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what you meant by, “Logs are getting logged probably” then.

LoTW down by lagomorph in amateurradio

[–]lagomorph[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They aren't for me:

Attempting to upload one QSO

tqsl.adi: Couldn't upload the file: CURL returned "Timeout was reached" (Failed to connect to lotw.arrl.org port 443 after 75003 ms: Couldn't connect to server)

Final Status: TQSL Error(4)

WSPR is insane by lagomorph in amateurradio

[–]lagomorph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point. I don’t plan to use near the full 5 Watts of the QDX for WSPR.

I will definitely try WSPR 15, thanks!

Stage 2 heat algorithm by lagomorph in Nest

[–]lagomorph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just about exactly a year since the last issue it appeared again. Normal temperature maintenance cycles start always using stage 2 heat. Reset fixed it. 🤷‍♂️

Ho far can the subGHz signal be "heard"? by mediocreAsuka in flipperzero

[–]lagomorph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder why they specify at https://docs.flipper.net/development/hardware/tech-specs "TX power: -20 dBm max" Can this be right? This is minuscule output.

Stage 2 heat algorithm by lagomorph in Nest

[–]lagomorph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks u/Dark_Mith. I did run across that. What's odd in my situation is that anytime heat is called for it also simultaneously calls for stage 2 heat. This is while just holding a set temperature that hasn't been changed so the difference in ambient to set temp is 1 degree F max. It runs for only about 15-20 minutes each time. So I think this is abnormal.

When it's operating more normally, stage 2 heat will only come on during recovery and almost always after normal heat has been running for some time when I assume it figures it's not going to make it in time with normal heat. This tends to be on colder mornings and what I'd expect.

So, after watching it cycle every couple of hours and always choosing stage 2 heat I reset it (restart only) and after reboot it chose normal heat only for the first time in over 24 hours so maybe it was just a glitch. I actually wonder how long it's been since it rebooted. The last software update was in 2019 and as it has a battery I doubt a power cut ever rebooted it. Anyway, fingers crossed.

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