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ampletoni

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Hi all!
I need help wiring my mechanical timer. I saw a similar thread but the cables are different.
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My current installation:
[ElectriciansForums.net] Help wiring a mechanical timer


My new mechanical timer:
[ElectriciansForums.net] Help wiring a mechanical timer


The schematic for both wiring:
(New at the top, current at the bottom)
[ElectriciansForums.net] Help wiring a mechanical timer


I will really appreciate some guidance on the correct set up.
My guess is:
Blue from socket 1 to the new socket 1
Brown from socket 3 to the new socket 4
Green/Yellow from socket to none

Thanks a lot for your help in advance
 

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It is in the attic. I have access but I was hoping that it was just a matter of connecting the cables. It is something that I can do with the current layout? Do I need to run new cables?
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Well it is a thermostat and it doesn't incorporate a neutral which your new timer needs to operate. Why don't you have access to the boiler.

Does all timers work with neutral? what do I need to look in the specifications to find one suitable for my current cables?
 
It doesn't work as a heating stat. It only has an on/off functionality. It is the only way that I have to put a timer as I don't have easy access to the boiler.

That is a thermostat, and yes it only has on off functionality because thats how a thermostat works.

You won't be able to directly replace it with the unit you have purchased as there is no neutral there.
You could fit a battery powered programmable thermostat there to overcome the issue as these don't require a neutral.
 
That is a thermostat, and yes it only has on off functionality because thats how a thermostat works.

You won't be able to directly replace it with the unit you have purchased as there is no neutral there.
You could fit a battery powered programmable thermostat there to overcome the issue as these don't require a neutral.
Well said, buzz.....and Westy ;)
 

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