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need 5 wire thermostat with heat anticipator

Just bought condo and need to replace thermostat with one that has a 5 wire connection and heat anticipator to adjust for shorter more frequent cycles. The newer ones can handle 5 or more wires but no adjustable cycles, the older type have adjustable cycles but only have 4 wire connections, HELP

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  • STEVEusaPA
    STEVEusaPA Member Posts: 6,506
    Make/model # of thermostat
    Make/model # of equipment.
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    Or buy a different thermostat.
    steve
  • sjay
    sjay Member Posts: 15
    any make or model as long as it can have 5 wires connected to it and has adjustable length on off cycles.
  • HVACNUT
    HVACNUT Member Posts: 5,804
    Rc, Rh, C, W ,Y, G.
    Is that all you need?
    Is it a heatpump? Is either terminal O or B being used?
    Theres only about a bajillion thermostats that offer those terminals.
    Look at the Honeywell T6 Pro. Nice but simple. You set the CPH as needed.
  • sjay
    sjay Member Posts: 15
    Thanks HVACNUT,i'll look for T6 Pro,yesterday went to home dpot and checked all their models about 15 and older ones had adjustable cycle but only 4 wire connections, newer ones had spaces for 8 wire connections but none of those had adjustable cycle.
  • Solid_Fuel_Man
    Solid_Fuel_Man Member Posts: 2,646
    What are the 5 wires used?
    Serving Northern Maine HVAC & Controls. I burn wood, it smells good!
  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,367
    Your making this harder than it has to be. A common wire is not needed but optional with Honeywell T4. It uses batteries to operate.
    Is this a conventional gas/electric setup or heat pump?
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.