Do you know anything to help me install this to replace a Simple Comfort 2200 thermostat for a heat pump - with regard to connecting wires especially?
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You need to make sure that the placement of wires at the heat pump match and are the same at the thermostat. There are multiple wiring diagrams that come with the product.
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This is super easy to install, there are about 4 wires that are color coded that need to be hooked up, the directions are clear and easy to understand. I had it hooked up in about 5 minutes. It's a real good thermostat!!
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No, not a problem at all. The thermostat has inputs (places for wires) for heat, fan, AC, heat pumps and sensors. See the install manual here: http://www.venstar.com/Support/Manuals/T5800ManualRev5b.pdf
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First thing to check is if you have 4 or 5 wires going to your old thermostat. If you only have 4, there are some work arounds, but you will most likely need to do a new run with 18/5 wire Southwire 64169622 5 Conductor 18/5 Thermostat Wire, 18-Gauge Solid Copper Class 2 Power-Limited Circuit Cable, 50-Feet, Brown
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It can be connected with anywhere from 2 to six wires depending on your system. I used only two because I don't have air conditioning and I use a battery instead of AC to power the thermostat. It's a good, versatile thermostat that's easy to install with your installation manual, and easy to program. Took me about 5 minutes to install, and I've never installed one before.
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Works for my heat pump, too. If you have concerns, contact Honeywell OR your heat pump manufacturer.
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Yes you will need the wire for the heat. I did my install myself and turned into a pain. you can use the existing wire that can control the heat
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You should have it installed on its own deticated circuit. If your removing an older heater and replacing it with this one you should be fine installing it yourself.
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I can't say for sure about that model heat pump, but this thermostat will work with heat pumps. When I purchased this unit, I had a Trane heat pump and didn't even know the specific model. I knew I needed a thermostat that could control a heat pump and this is what I purchased. It worked perfectly fine for me and my heat pump is 30 years old.
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How do I use the 2 wires sticking out of the pump? My old one (that came with our house) doesn't seem to have this.
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Good question, this thermostat doesn't have a ground wire connection so I would wire the breaker wire ground to the heaters ground wire. Read your manuals first before wiring any product.
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I am no expert, but I think that basically you have a heat pump (w/ Aux & Em) like I do, so this thermostat should work as expected; actually, for me, it is a great unit, better than a more expensive model I had before!
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I installed 3 in our vacation home built in 1986 and have a 4th to install next time I am there. It is a 2 wire system and there are only 2 connections on the new thermostat (2 line in and 2 load out) works great.
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I'm not an electrician, but you might get some help here: http://jmbldwn.com/post/13265831545/got-my-nest-thermostat-working. In my particular case, the heater had a built-in and very simple thermostat...not much more than a single pole switch, really. I opened up the heater and wired the red and black wires exactly where the internal thermostat was connected, and then I ran low-voltage wire to my new thermostat. Worked like a champ - and still does!
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I think they have the description wrong, I googled 80 series blue and it is a different thermostat, also my new thermostat is b@w display!The thermostat that I replaced had different wiring though, it was the same but it did have an extra jumper wire, I had to study it for awhile to figure it out but it worked when I hooked it up, my old one was like 20 years old so I think they upgraded it!
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I'm not an expert, but I think you'll be good with that. There are a number of ports for wires that control different functions (heat, air conditioning, fan, power, etc.)When I installed mine, I had the opposite issue. Only two wires from my prior thermostat (simple heat, no fan). I needed to get an extra power source kit with a wire just to power the Venstar. Hope this helps.You could also go to the Venstar site and download the installation instructions prior to buying it just to see if your colored wires match their diagrams.
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Hi Patrickno, the unit is more for replacement i used my existing wiring and air tube.hope this helps ?
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It will work for a two wire. It can also be programmed and can handle a ac/heat pump configuration. Complete instructions in the package.