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    Sep 14, 2008, 03:35 PM
    Confused Installing Programmable Thermostat
    I unscrewed the old wall plate (Singer Control) from the wall and was greeted by 4 wires attached to the plate. 2 black and 2 white. The following description was also noted.
    Black wire - L2
    Black Wire - T4

    White Wire - L1
    White Wire - T3
    I only have electric heat which us used for electric baseboard.

    Upon opening my new programmable thermostat I found a whole new set of letters G, Y, W, RH, RC.

    I am totally confused. Any assistance would be helpful, even if it means perhaps I should let a professional handle it.

    Thanks!

    ~Kerrin
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    Sep 14, 2008, 03:44 PM
    Your old thermostat is a high voltage thermostat , 120-240v. Your new thermostat is a 24v. Take the knew one back and tell them that you need one for electric baseboard heater. Do not attempt to hook up the new thermostat, it will be fried.

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