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I am about to replace an electric baseboard heater and the wall mounted thermostat. The thermostat that is there now is a single pole. My new one is a double pole, I understand the difference between them, but can I use the existing wires to install the new double pole, and if so, how is it done.
You will only be using 1 pole of this double pole t-stat. It's very important that the new stat has an electrical rating comperable with your new baseboard. 2 poles are actually 2 circuits going to different loads. Since you are only using 1 load, you use 1 set of contacts or one pole. Leave the other blank. 2 wires should be all that's to be connected.
If you are using 220 vac, chances are that one leg was hot and the other going across the old t-stat made the circuit when needed. It would be a good idea to call an HVAC contractor to either walk you through on the phone or to visit you and show you how it's done.
If you are using 220 vac, chances are that one leg was hot and the other going across the old t-stat made the circuit when needed. It would be a good idea to call an HVAC contractor to either walk you through on the phone or to visit you and show you how it's done.
[This message has been edited by HOLLYWOOD (edited January 24, 2001).]
