Anticipator is set to the current draw, in amperes. It's AC
current, so you'll need a meter that does AC amps. Typically, you
turn the stat down to the coldest setting. connect your ammeter
from red to white, which makes the furnace go into heat mode.
Read the AC amps, and then set the little slider in the stat to
about the same number as the ampere reading.

The folks on this board seem to like Honeywell.

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"Robert11" wrote in message
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Hello:

Have a very old Honeywell thermostat for our forced gas hot
water heating
system which I need to
probably replace. Heating only.

Questions.

a. Do they still come typically with that Heat-Anticipator
function ?

If so, how do I adjust it correctly ?

I seem to remember that you have to measure the current draw
with a
milli-ohmmeter, which shouldn't present any problem for me if
required.

If someone could please tell me the exact steps to go thru to
set it
correctly, would be most appreciative.

b. Are the thermostats on the market now that do-Not use the
mercury switch
type "just" as good, or,... ?

Any brands or types to avoid, etc.
Honeywell units still considered the best ?

Thanks,
Bob