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    Jan 24, 2009, 11:13 AM
    Dual pole thermostat wiring as single pole
    Hi:

    I had some renovations done and it seems like the thermostat was not properly connected and there is no heat. There are 3 sets of wires in the box. The termostat is dual pole with
    L1, L2, T1, T2 connections. It was wired L1 and T2.

    When I test the Thermostat with OHM meter it only measures continuity when turned on and at position L1 and T1.

    I turned off the breakers and found when I connect the 2 wires at the thermostat together and check continuity at the heater - it check out OK.

    So I suspect that the wires on the thermostat should be connect to L1 and T1 and not as originally done.

    Thank you for your help

    nagy1106
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    Jan 24, 2009, 11:30 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by nagy1106 View Post
    So I suspect that the wires on the thermostat should be connect to L1 and T1 and not as originally done.
    You are absolutely correct.

    Line to L1
    Load to T1

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