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    hutch153 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 2, 2008, 12:40 PM
    Low voltage or line voltage?
    I have electric ceiling heat. How can I tell whether my thermostats are low voltage (24 volt) or line voltage (120 or 240 volt)?
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    Oct 3, 2008, 05:22 AM

    What size are the wires connected to the thermostat, 12, 14 gauge (regular house wiring) or 20 gauge (small wire like your door bell)? Do you have a multi-meter?
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    Oct 3, 2008, 06:15 AM

    Find and read the manufacturer's label on the thermostat.

    There the voltage rating will be listed.

    Most electric heat stats are line voltage. There are a few systems that use low voltage stats, which control a relay or contactor that does the actual line voltage switching.
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    Oct 3, 2008, 08:12 AM
    Thanks to hkstroud and tkrussell.

    Both answers were very helpful.

    Hutch153

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