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    Jul 22, 2008, 11:26 AM
    Installing new thermostat
    We are trying to install a newer thermostat. The old one has several wires about 8 or 9. the new one only has 4 or 5 terminals. What do I do with all the extra wires.
    Old wire colors 2 reds, 1 green, light green, blue, white, brown, yellow
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    Jul 22, 2008, 11:49 AM
    What are you trying to install a thermostat in?
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    Jul 22, 2008, 11:58 AM
    Sorry got ahead of myself. Cental ac/heat. Not sure what old model is but new one is hunter 40035A
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    Jul 22, 2008, 12:21 PM
    You probably have the wrong thermostat. If you have a heat pump you probably have the wrong thermostat.
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    Jul 23, 2008, 07:03 AM
    Sorry got ahead of myself. Cental ac/heat. Not sure what old model is but new one is hunter 40035A

    Not only do you have the wrong tstat,, you have the wrong brand,, get something (almost anything ) besides a Hunter,, junk,junk,junk
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