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    rammerjammer Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 31, 2007, 12:38 PM
    Thermostat Batteries Hot
    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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