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Can 22 gauge wire be used for a thermostat?

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Can 22 gauge wire be used for a thermostat?

Nest thermostats require wires between 18 and 22 gauge, which is standard for residential heating and cooling systems. Anything smaller than 22-gauge wire could be too thin for a Nest thermostat to detect.

How do I know what wire to get for my thermostat?

Look for connectors that have labels that are the same as your thermostat. For instance, you might find labels like R, W, G, Y, C or O/B. You should find wires attached to these connectors that are the same color as the wires that connect to your thermostat.

Can you use 20 gauge wire for a thermostat?

Choosing the Proper Gauge: 18 or 20 For shorter runs use 20 gauge. A thermostat wire uses low voltage signals to transfer data. Over a long distance, the signals can become to weak to get a reading.

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What is the O B wire?

O, B, O/B: These wires are responsible for switching the changeover valve in a heat pump system. The O wire reverses the valve from heating to cooling, and the B wire switches the valve from cooling to heating. Sometimes it might be a single O/B wire instead of two separate wires.

What are the 5 thermostat wires?

5 Wire Thermostat Wiring (Any HVAC Device – Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Furnaces, etc.)

  • Red wire for power (24V).
  • White wire for heating (connected to W or W1 terminal).
  • Green wire for fans.
  • Blue or yellow wire for cooling (connected to Y).
  • Black wire for “C” or “Common” wire.

Can I use 24 gauge wire for a thermostat?

Yes, almost every heating & cooling unit is electronically controlled, 24vac and extremely low current. Even the thermostats are battery powered and only signal heat/cool and fan. 5 conductors is the standard for heat/cool unless someone fingers the controller board around a bit.

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What does OB mean on thermostat?

The O/B terminal is for heat pump systems and is used for the reversing valve. When the “O” option/position is selected the reversing valve defaults to the heating mode. If the “B” option/position is selected the reversing valve defaults to the cooling mode.