September 3, 2008:
Yesterday (September 2) marked the beginning of operation of the new heat pump. The installer (Kirtan) went to great pains (literally as well as figuratively!) to maximize the functional integration of the new heat pump with the existing oil furnace with its three-speed blower. I am disappointed that, at present, only a single speed of the blower is being utilized. I am hopeful that a review of the electronic control schematics will reveal a simple way by which more of the blower speeds can be automatically incorporated. Especially since the heat pump is a two-stage unit and a lower blower speed is best used with the lower stage function.This morning at six a.m., we awoke to warm air coming from the heat registers. Now, at a quarter to ten, we are enjoying cool air! Ah, such conspicuous consumption!! But this will not last; Grumpy is determined that the Castle will be maintained at a comfortable temperature at all relevant times (like during breakfast, while First Wife is busy crafting delicacies such as her incomparable Lemon Meringue Pies (see current sample below!!),
and at all other times when said Wife decides she would be more comfortable at a higher -- or lower -- temperature). 
The new thermostat, which communicates via three or four wires with a microprocessor-controlled unit mounted on the bonnet of the furnace, features an impressive array of touch-screen options allowing the resident to turn on the blower (for air circulation), turn the heat (or cooling) temperature up or down, etc. 
The control also allows an automatically-programmed schedule for each of four times during each of the seven days in a week. The program may be over-ridden by the Master of the Castle (also by Grumpy!) at any time; once over-ridden, the temperature is maintained until the next programmed event at which time it returns to the automatic program.
In the lower right hand area of the thermostat is displayed the outside air temperature -- looks like today will be a rather warm day! Hooray for the option to have air-conditioning!!
and at all other times when said Wife decides she would be more comfortable at a higher -- or lower -- temperature). 
The new thermostat, which communicates via three or four wires with a microprocessor-controlled unit mounted on the bonnet of the furnace, features an impressive array of touch-screen options allowing the resident to turn on the blower (for air circulation), turn the heat (or cooling) temperature up or down, etc. 
The control also allows an automatically-programmed schedule for each of four times during each of the seven days in a week. The program may be over-ridden by the Master of the Castle (also by Grumpy!) at any time; once over-ridden, the temperature is maintained until the next programmed event at which time it returns to the automatic program.In the lower right hand area of the thermostat is displayed the outside air temperature -- looks like today will be a rather warm day! Hooray for the option to have air-conditioning!!
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