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Giro · 10-02-2022

I recently purchased a Nest thermostat and Google Power Connector. I have watched the installation video and read the instructions. Each say that I need to update the Nest, in order for it to be compatible with the power connector. Adding the device ...

Giro · 10-10-2022

Thanks for reaching out, Jeff. Everything is up and running. I have 3 perfectly happy and healthy zones, all operated by Nest thermostats.

Giro · 10-04-2022

I figured it out and solved the problem; part my fault. Part installer doing things a little backwards, which my multimeter figured out. Everything is working perfectly.

Giro · 10-03-2022

And now the Nest won’t recognize the wire. I’m using a Taco switching relay. The wires are attached properly to it, including the C-wire. The Nest sees the W and R wires, which it didn’t before. Now I’m perplexed.

Giro · 10-03-2022

Oh look, that green wire that was buried in the wall and wrapped in electrical tape is the common wire isn’t it? Good grief. My entire home needs a week pause before doing any projects, because there’s a mystery behind every corner, in every crevice ...

Giro · 10-02-2022

I have the plain, old fashioned, Nest. If I were a smarter human, I would have purchased the Nest Learning so not to worry about the common wire at all. Unfortunately I’m not that person, especially since these two zones only run heat. I have a Nest ...

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