How do you know if you have a line voltage thermostat?
Simply take a look at the wiring connected to your thermostat*. If there are either two or four thick wires connecting your thermostat to the wires in the wall (depending on whether it has single or double pole wiring), then it is a line voltage thermostat.
Will a line voltage thermostat work with low voltage?
A low voltage thermostat will not work with line voltage wiring. Which Thermostat Do I Need? Furnaces and heaters are not easily interchanged and are not made to mix and match. There are advantages to using both types of controls, so the main thing to consider is usage.May 6, 2019
What is the difference between line voltage and low voltage thermostat?
A line voltage thermostat ranges from 120 to 240 volts. It uses more power than low voltage thermostats because it delivers power directly to your heater. Line voltage is more commonly used with radiant, convention, or resistance heat sources. If you have baseboard or wall heaters, you likely have line voltage.
What is a line voltage thermostat used for?
Line voltage thermostats are typically used for radiant, convection or resistance heaters that are powered by electricity. They're the type of thermostats to use with our baseboard and wall heaters. Also, you will use a line voltage stat for cove heaters and in-ceiling radiant heat.
How do I know if my thermostat is 110v or 120V?
To determine which type you have, turn off the power before removing the thermostat with a screwdriver to reveal the wires. While low voltage thermostats typically have two wires, those wires are thinner (18 gauge) compared to the wires of a line voltage system, (10 to 14 gauge).
How do I know if my thermostat is 120V?
Turn off the power to your thermostat before checking the wiring as high voltages can be dangerous and even fatal. You can also look into the gang box of your existing thermostat. If you have black and white wires you likely have 120V. If you have black and red wires you likely have 240V.Jan 23, 2018
What voltage do thermostats use?
24 volts
Is a thermostat AC or DC voltage?
Yes you are absolutely correct, typical Heating and Cooling thermostats operate at 24 volts AC. If we said DC somewhere that was a mistake.
Does Nest thermostat work with 120V?
Nest and Ecobee thermostats were made to control low voltage (24V) heating systems and electric baseboard heating is high (or line) voltage (120V or 240V). Installing a compatible smart thermostat is quick and easy.