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rammerjammer
Mar 31, 2007, 12:38 PM
I have a white rogers digital thermostat 80 series #1F86-344. The digital display went out and I thought it was time for a battery change. I removed the batteries and they were HOT! Any ideas? Thanks For A Reply.

ballengerb1
Mar 31, 2007, 01:51 PM
The battery was most likely hot from a rapid discharge possibly caused by a short. If you replace the battery and there is a short it will drain the new battery in minutes. You may be in the market for a new stat.

grandma215
Apr 1, 2007, 05:24 PM
Hi, a shortage in the thermostat is a good possibility, buy you may also want to check the wires to the outside unit to make sure the are not damaged. Hope you fine the answer.

ballengerb1
Apr 1, 2007, 06:40 PM
I'm thinking a short within the thermostat so it won't be more than 24vac or 1.5 vdc.