wire on thermostat

[kev_7680]

I have a Uncle who is a electrician and he is going to put in my new Thermostat and asked me what type/ gage wire he should bring with him. Can anyone help?....thanks Kevin

[MoonDawg]

         None!  He will hook up the new thermostat to your existing wiring.

[kev_7680]

It is original wire and its crumbling so I need it replaced but don't know the gage

[Slapshot42]

16 gauge wire should be okay.  You will need some spade terminal to crimp on the wire to connect to the t-stat...

[jholmgren]

16 gauge wire souls be okay.  You will need some spade terminal to crimp on the wire to connect to the t-stat...

Kevin,
Like Jared says - 2-conductor 16 ga stranded wire should be fine.  The new thermostat comes with a pair of crimp-on spade connectors but you'll need the connectors for the wiring block end.  My VMC44 uses a small ring connector, not sure what yours takes.  If your machine has the same ring connectors, I'll throw a pair into the bag with your new thermostat, I have a bunch of them.

Jim