Braeburn thermostats
Your value alternative for non-programmable, programmable, wireless and Wi-Fi products.
Why Braeburn
Solid stats priced right.
Better. Brighter. Bolder.Stats that are priced right, solid and accurate. They work as hard as you do, with a five-year limited warranty.
Braeburn = better value. If you're not completely satisfied, we'll refund your order. And by the way, there's free shipping on all orders of 6 stats or more.
Two controllers, most jobs covered
Choose your thermostat
The dependable everyday control
For a job that needs a reliable thermostat and nothing it does not. A much larger blue display, and adjustable temperature limits with an installer lock: a quiet workhorse for rentals and light commercial space.
Finally: a universal wireless thermostat kit
The battery-powered wall thermostat talks to a module at the equipment over Braeburn's BlueLink wireless link, so in most installs no new wire is needed. A return air sensor keeps default control if the thermostat batteries go flat. Compatible with systems that previously ran selected Honeywell, Emerson and Pro1 thermostats.
Which one fits the job
1030 and 8500 compared
| Feature | 1030 | 8500 BlueLink |
|---|---|---|
| Staging | 1 heat / 1 cool, conventional or heat pump | Up to 3 heat / 2 cool heat pump, 2 heat / 2 cool conventional |
| Programming | Non-programmable | 7-day, 5-2 day or non-programmable |
| Thermostat wiring | Hardwired, Rc, Rh, W1, Y1, G, O, B, C | Wireless to an equipment-mounted module |
| Power | 24 VAC hardwire or battery | Battery, with R and C for optional 24 VAC |
| Remote sensors | No | Up to four indoor, one outdoor (optional) |
| Commercial mode | No | Yes, residential or commercial |
| Changeover | Auto changeover not included | Auto or manual |
| Keypad lockout | Not included; installer lock on temperature limits | Multi-level |
| Warranty | Five-year limited | Five-year limited |
1030 at a glance
- Display
- 4.4 sq. in., bright blue backlight
- Not included
- Commercial mode, auto changeover, keypad lockout, remote sensors, programmable fan, humidity control
8500 at a glance
- In the kit
- Wireless thermostat, equipment-mounted control module, return air sensor
- Compatibility
- Conventional and heat pump, 2 or 3-wire hydronic zone systems, auxiliary heat fossil fuel option
- Control range
- 45 to 90°F
- Dimensions
- 3.86 x 5.11 x 1.42 inches
FAQ
Braeburn thermostat questions
What is the difference between the 1030 and the 8500?
The 1030 is a non-programmable single-stage control for straightforward installs. The 8500 is a wireless kit for heat pumps, multi-stage plant and difficult wiring, with programmable scheduling, remote sensors and commercial mode.
Does the 8500 need wiring at the thermostat?
No, and that is the point of it. The wall thermostat runs on batteries and communicates wirelessly with a control module mounted at the equipment, so in most installs no new thermostat wire is required.
What happens if the thermostat batteries die?
A return air sensor at the equipment module keeps the system under default control, so the building does not lose heating or cooling while someone finds a battery.
Can the 8500 replace another brand's thermostat?
In many cases, yes. It is compatible with systems that previously used selected Honeywell, Emerson and Pro1 thermostats.
Do they work with heat pumps?
Both do. The 1030 covers single-stage conventional and heat pump systems, and the 8500 covers up to 3 heat / 2 cool on heat pumps.
Where can I buy Braeburn in Canada, and what is the warranty?
Directly from Cool Estate with free shipping on all orders of 6 stats or more. All Braeburn controllers carry a five-year limited warranty.
Braeburn thermostats are made by Braeburn Systems, 2215 Cornell Avenue, Montgomery, Illinois. Specifications are the manufacturer's. Cool Estate supplies the range in Canada.
Round out the order.
Order Braeburn through your wholesaler, on the same purchase order as the unit it controls.