12-21-2022 05:17 PM
Hi
Am confused that we don't have a R wire. I just see a jumper wire.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
12-22-2022 06:47 AM
What kind of heating system do you have?
Is it a Furnace with ductwork? Or is this a boiler with hot water heating radiators or baseboard?
Also do you see any extra wires in the cable in the wall or does it only have 2 wires in the cable?
You need a extra wire color for a C wire if you have the regular Nest (non learning).
12-22-2022 09:45 AM
Thanks for the quick reply.
It is a boiler with hot water and radiators. No I don't see any other wires in the cable in the wall. I have the regular non learning Nest.
12-22-2022 09:59 AM
You will need to either run a new tstat cable with 5 conductors that you can buy at home depot or lowes etc in 25 or 50 ft. This is preferred method to get a C wire connection.
Or get a power adapter kit from Google.
Otherwise the Nest will run off battery power and need to be replaced often and possibly wi-fi will disconnect all the time due to low power without a C wire.
Do you have pics of where the wires attach at your boiler? We need to see where a C wire can be attached and it can be tricky on boilers with older controls.
12-26-2022 02:56 PM
Hey there,
Tanuj13, I'd like to jump in here and check if you've seen Houptee's response. Let us know if you need more help by replying to this thread.
Thanks,
Archie
12-29-2022 03:20 PM
Hey folks,
I just wanted to follow up to see if you still need our help. Please let us know as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Archie
12-29-2022 05:08 PM
Hi
Thanks for all the suggestions. We have an electrician coming to do some other work around the house and will have them help us with Nest too.
I appreciate all the replies.
01-03-2023 02:19 PM
Hey Tanuj13,
That's good to hear! Let us know if you still need our help.
Thanks,
Archie
01-09-2023 09:47 PM
Hey there,
How's it going? Do you still need our help?
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Archie
01-11-2023 02:08 PM
Hello there,
Just checking in to make sure that you've seen our responses. Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours if I won't hear back from you again. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.
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Archie