topic Re: Only C and W wires, will it work? in Nest Thermostats

Only C and W wires, will it work?

Math_Dube — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:12:49 GMT

Hello, I have a baseboard with a relay Rc840T-240. I have an old thermostat 24v connected to the relay. I only have two wires at the thermostat and according to the relay, I have C and W. I understand that W is for heat and C is for the power, so I guess it should work, but I just want to be sure before buying a new thermostat.

Will it work with the nest thermostat?

Re: Only C and W wires, will it work?

CoolingWizard — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:16:04 GMT

Math_Dube,

Normally the low voltage thermostat is connected to the R and W. Your picture appears that the two wire are on W and C. Is that how it is wired?
Ken, The AC Cooling Wizard

Re: Only C and W wires, will it work?

Math_Dube — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:22:06 GMT

Hello Ken, it seems that it's wired like this (W and C), the only labels available are on the relay, there is nothing written on the thermostat. The relay was changed recently and that's how the electrician plugged the wires in it. He didn't touch anything else.

Re: Only C and W wires, will it work?

CoolingWizard — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:51:57 GMT

Here is the wiring diagram for the installation and service manual for the RC840T-240.

The connection of W to C is essentially connecting common to common. And, this would not close the relay and thus energizing the heating element. it needs to be changed to R and W.

Ken, The AC Cooling Wizard

Re: Only C and W wires, will it work?

Math_Dube — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:03:24 GMT

Thanks for the diagram Ken, I understand what you are saying. With the actual setup, the baseboard is heating well, so I'm not sure I want to play with the wires, but I'll test it to see what happens. And what do you think about using a nest in my setup? Would it be possible?

Re: Only C and W wires, will it work?

CoolingWizard — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:10:48 GMT

The basic Nest Thermostat will work fine. It uses a couple AA batteries so you do not need a Power Common wire. It will replace that Honeywell T87 thermostat.

Ken, The AC Cooling Wizard

Re: Only C and W wires, will it work?

Markjosephp — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:25:32 GMT

Hello folks,

I wanted to ensure that everything was covered here.

Thanks for helping here, Ken.

@Math_Dube, I hope you've got the answer you're looking for. If you're still in need of assistance, feel free to let us know.

Best regards,

Mark

Re: Only C and W wires, will it work?

Markjosephp — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:25:24 GMT

Hi Math_Dube,

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Re: Only C and W wires, will it work?

Math_Dube — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:47:33 GMT

I'm good thanks!

Re: Only C and W wires, will it work?

Markjosephp — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:58:12 GMT

Hello Math_Dube,

Sounds great! I'm glad that you've got the answer you're looking for. So I'll lock this thread in 24 hours, and if you have any further questions or concerns, please make a new post.

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