01-12-2025 06:24 PM
@Nest I have a Rheem Classic Series Package Gas Electric HVAC Unit RGEA15 Series Model # RGEA15 048 AJV XAA. The system documentation says it has a Heat Pump a Duel Fuel System with Gas/Electric. I purchased the Nest 4th Generation Learning Thermostat to replace a Pro1 Model T705 thermostat. The wires into the old Thermostat were
Red - Rc (With a Jumper to Rh)
Green - G
Yellow - Y
White - W
Blue - B
There was a Jumper between Rc to Rh. So a total of 5 wires. Initially I set up the wires on the 4th Gen as follows:
Red - Rc
Green - G
Yellow - Y1
White - W2/Aux
Blue - B
The system in cool or heat will start and then immediately shut off. I have tested the Red wire and have a constant 24 Volts, but I've been told I need a C wire power adaptor, or a Nest Power Connector placed at the Unit itself on the roof. Are the C wire power adaptor and the nest power connector the same thing? The power connector seems more complex as it appears to install at the main unit on the roof. I have replkaced the old thermostat and the system works fine, so this has to be some communication software issue right?
I'm hoping someone will recognize the Rheem model and have some advice to help me out!
Thank you so much!
01-12-2025 11:01 PM
Post a picture of the original thermostat's wiring.
01-13-2025 12:20 PM
01-15-2025 04:51 PM
Give this wiring a try,
Blue - B to O/B
White - W to W2/AUX
Yellow - Y to Y1
Green - G to G
You will also need to change the O/B setting.
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Continue.