5kW shop htr- controlled by remote stat, best options?

[FionaZuppa]

If customer is a technology/gadget geek, then that sells.

If customer is thrifty, they will just get out ladder every time they want to change thermostat setting.

Many of such units around here they set fairly low just to keep above freezing and leave it there. Occasionally if they plan to spend some time in the garage they may want to temporarily turn it up some.

can the unit's t stat be wired in parallel with another?

 

[ptonsparky]

can the unit's t stat be wired in parallel with another?

That would work. Stat on unit would be minimum, wall stat being optional higher temp.

 

[rlundsrud]

He mentioned in OP that it is mounted high and wanted easier access to the thermostat for user.

Mea culpa, I never could read a story all the way to the end.

 

[sameguy]

What voltage is the stat, I used a cheap tstat$6, a 4&11 box an ice cube relay at 24v control off the heater.

 

[kwired]

Mea culpa, I never could read a story all the way to the end.

You never started this one at the beginning

 

[FionaZuppa]

That would work. Stat on unit would be minimum, wall stat being optional higher temp.

i lean on tech when i can.

this stat wired in parallel, and then add an Alexa for more coolness
https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Pr...8-2&keywords=thermostat+that+works+with+alexa