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can I use one t-stat to control 2 zones

heatingFun
heatingFun Member Posts: 84
My new zone t-stat is not available yet. I am wondering can I use the existing t-stat to control the new zone as well by branching the wire to the new zone pole?

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  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,787
    So one thermostat to operate 2 zone valves?

    You need to determine the current draw of the valves and make sure the thermostat has the capacity to switch that load. That info should be labeled on the zone valves, and on the I&O manual for the thermostat.

    Another method is to tie the stat to a relay control, then to the zones.
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
    Rich_49
  • HDE_2
    HDE_2 Member Posts: 140
    Or easier yet, manually open one zone valve, letting flow happen when other operates
  • heatingFun
    heatingFun Member Posts: 84
    I am using circulators, not the zone valves.