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When a hero comes along......Two wires, on the existing stat com and N/O. Connect to the two terminals on the new stat either way round. Safely terminate any other wires in a connector and connect the earth to the earth terminal on the new stat which will just be a 'parking terminal'.
It's slightly farcical to suggest an electrician is required for two wires on a stat assuming the OP possesses a standard level of DIY competence. Up to him to decide that and connect it at his own risk.When a hero comes along......
it's OK she binned woody when she found a knot in his john thomas,What stat do you have currently and what do you want to replace it with? I assume both low voltage on off types.
Buzz is still upset as Woody got off with Cow Girl........
It's slightly farcical to suggest an electrician is required for two wires on a stat assuming the OP possesses a standard level of DIY competence. Up to him to decide that and connect it at his own risk.
The wiring diagram on the stat shows a neutral to the load and only a switch pair connected to the stat.To me, it looks like you only have the switch wire there, live in and live out. Most people don’t realise you also need a neutral for most stats to work properly. Looking at your new unit, it looks like the wiring diagram is showing you need a live and neutral for it to work,
This is a regular topic,and can never be anything but contentious...
It is only two wires,and a simple job...but there are things you either have to point out,or hope are done.
Heaven forbid,an accident occurs,even a fatal one,i will guarantee what the coroner will want to see.
He will want to see what training or advice,the deceased had,and will have access to all history,phone,internet,medical...
He may even read out transcripts,from a forum,say...
At least now,it looks like a lad from Manchester,cared
Well I hope the advise I’ve given him helps. As I’m sure your awear, there could be a possibility he could damage his new digital stat if the wiring is incorrect.The guy asked only the configuration of the connections which I gave him. He has not asked for any information on safe practices and therefore has not been given any, safety is nobodies responsibility but his own. The wiring connections of a simple thermostat are not top secret information available only to qualified electricians, they are supplied with the stat and are available from the manufacturer of the stat, their tech dept would have told him the same as I have.
Most of those criticizing advise on simple electrical jobs given to DIY'ers will at some point in their lives have saved a few quid by changing the brakes or other safety related parts on their vehicles.
Right now on a mechanics forum near you they are moaning about advise given to DIY'ers with the associated safety implications.
The words pot,kettle and black spring to mind when it comes to electricians.
This is a regular topic,and can never be anything but contentious...
It is only two wires,and a simple job...but there are things you either have to point out,or hope are done.
Heaven forbid,an accident occurs,even a fatal one,i will guarantee what the coroner will want to see.
He will want to see what training or advice,the deceased had,and will have access to all history,phone,internet,medical...
He may even read out transcripts,from a forum,say...
At least now,it looks like a lad from Manchester,cared
Ha ha ha - This forum makes me howl. Of course he would go through all his social media to check who told him how to wire up a thermostat and then take them to court for manslaughter, not. Jesus. Just because someone tells you how something can be done, it doesn't make you liable for their death.
If the OP said I want to do a parachute jump and you said yes its great fun, go on and do it, would you be liable if he forgot to pull the cord and hit the ground and died. Had he been trained in parachute jumping? Who knows?
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