Difference between revisions of "Indoor Thermostat"

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W : White Wire : Heat
 
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Jump G + R to force the fan to turn on
 
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Honeywell's round mechanical mercury thermostat "The Round" has 6 connectors.  Only 4 are necessary for a typical HVAC system.
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B : black
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G : green : Fan
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Y : yellow : Cool
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W : white : Heat
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R : red : 24v
  
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Revision as of 18:33, 10 February 2009

A building thermostat is a device to control the heating and air-conditioning systems in a home, office, or other indoor environment.

The majority of modern heating/cooling/heat pump thermostats operate on 24 volts A/C.

4 Wire 24V HVAC Thermostat Wire Diagram

W : White Wire : Heat

Y : Yellow or Black Wire : Cool

G : Green : Fan

R : Red : 24v

Jump W + R will turn on heater on a gas operated HVAC system. On the gas system the fan is triggered automatically at the heater when a certain temperature is reached.

Jump G + R to force the fan to turn on

Honeywell's round mechanical mercury thermostat "The Round" has 6 connectors. Only 4 are necessary for a typical HVAC system.

B : black

G : green : Fan

Y : yellow : Cool

W : white : Heat

R : red : 24v

O : orange