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    Oct 30, 2008, 05:37 PM
    How do I change my thermostat from a regular one to a programmable one?
    I have Federal Pacific Electric baseboard heaters and FPE wall thermostats. I wanted to change them to a newer programmable thermostat but I have never worked with electric heaters.
    The wiring is 12/2 w ground going to the back of the current thermostat.
    Can I use just a new Honeywell RTH211b programmable thermostat to upgrade or do I have to buy a new FPE thermostat, if they make a programmable unit? If so how do I wire it to the new RTH211b?

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    Oct 30, 2008, 06:00 PM
    Any line voltage programmable thermostat will work. Make sure you get a thermostat sufficient for your voltage and amperage.
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    Oct 30, 2008, 06:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JoeHarding View Post
    Can I use just a new Honeywell RTH211b programmable thermostat to upgrade or do I have to buy a new FPE thermostat, if they make a programmable unit? If so how do I wire it to the new RTH211b?
    There is no model number RTH211b. If you mean RTH221B then you got the wrong one. That is a low voltage t-stat.
    You need a LINE voltage t-stat.
    Just follow the instructions.
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