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    jwmcneil Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 21, 2012, 08:20 PM
    What wire goes to which post? I have 8 wires coming out of the wall.
    The colors are white, black, blue, green, orange, red, yellow and one more I can't remember. All the directions I have seen are for changing out old thermostats not installing new ones. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Jan 21, 2012, 08:25 PM
    Which stat did you buy and what type of furnace do you have? Read thread #3 on this link before you come back. https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/heatin...eat-58313.html
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    Jan 21, 2012, 10:08 PM
    T stat and furnace have to have matching wiring. These are what the terminals mean. Y is cool g is fan r is power w is heat. C is common. Just be sure they match at t stat and furnace
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