Thermostat location...

I've read everything I can on Tstat location for this device that I can get my hands on, but haven't seen any real consensus on if it's a better idea to locate the Tstat in the room nearby the stove, across the room from the stove, or somewhere in between. With the obvious "keep it away from windows and drafts" stuff, does anyone have any new insight before I start drilling holes for this thing? I'm working in a 24x20 foot room here that I'm trying to heat.. and I wonder if putting the Tstat across the room is going to exacerbate any kind of overshoot problems that might arise.

Mike

I've been told by dealer 20' away from stove on an interior wall. Keeping it away from existing heat sources. Good luck.

20' or so on an interior wall

As you said. Interior wall. Away from direct sunlight, cold or hot air drafts, etc. Generally the further from the appliance the better.

would 17 feet be suitable? the room i'm heating with my alaska that i would like to get a coal-trol for soon is 20'x30' with three exterior walls

17 is fine. 10 feet can be fine, so long as the thermo isn't in the direct path of hot vent air and it isn't getting directly heated radiant heat, such as you get off the sides of the stove.