Io linc / fireplace

[Acuevas1206]

Hello,

I have a io linc, and would like to use it to control my fireplace. I was wondering if someone could tell me if I'm on the right track, or have a suggestion of a different setup if needed. Thank you in advance.

My fireplace uses a low voltage wall switch to turn on. I measured the line wires, and they are less than 5 volts.

I want to remove the wall switch and add a mini remote, and then use the io linc.

Wiring wise for the io linc is where I have the question. Would setting the io linc to latching, and then wire one wire to the common , and the other to N/C be the best route?

Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you!

[BLH]

NO and Common would be a better choice.

Latching is correct. As you want the fireplace to stay On until you send an Off command

N/C and Common will leave the fireplace in the On mode when the I/OLinc relay is Off. Including if someone accidentally unplugged the I/OLinc. The fireplace will be On.
N/O and Common will turn the fireplace On when you turn the I/OLinc Relay On.

[Acuevas1206]

Great thank you for the help!

[MrJoji]

To add, I am interested in being able to use Insteon for my fireplace as well. Mine is also low voltage with only 2 wires. Can I replace my current wall switch that turns the fireplace on to a regular Insteon on/off switch instead of going the IO Linc route?

[stusviews]

MrJoji,

Nope. Insteon switches require line voltage. But, you can connect those wires to an Insteon wireless thermostat.

[MrJoji]

MrJoji,

Nope. Insteon switches require line voltage. But, you can connect those wires to an Insteon wireless thermostat.

Okay. Thanks a lot.