Installing regular T-stat wire before the T-stat arrives

[geek]

Purchased a Skytech 3301 P2 and will be arriving Thursday. Meanwhile I would like to setup the stove and put it in its final place with connections before the t-stat arrives so I don't have to move the unit at all, just in case space may get tight a bit.

On this unit I have to open the right side panel to get acess to the rear of the control panel board to connect the t-stat wires.

My question is, if I can place and connect a piece of t-stat wire that I have and leave it in place hanging out of the back of the stove a bit so I can just connect the transmitter box to this wire (connect to 2 wires and put some tape), OR just wait for the t-stat and connect transmitter wire directly to the control board (cleaner install, no tape used to connect wires, better overall?). %-P

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[imacman]

Yes, you could. It WILL make the final stat set-up easier, but i wouldn't just twist the wires and cover w/ tape.

IMO, do it right: Slide on a 1 - 1 1/2 " piece of heat shrink tubing on each lead, then SOLDER the wires, slide heat shrink over bare wires & shrink it.

Twisted & taped wires have a funny way of coming undone. At the very least, use wire nuts.

 

[jtakeman]

Hey geek, How you doing?

I have mine wired like the way you saying. I used spade connectors(crimped soldered and heat shrinked them). I have a male on one wire and a female on the other. I can just connect them together(like a jumper) or hook my stat wires to them. I can take a picture of them if you need it?

Can't wait to see the new stove blazing!

Take care buddie!

 

[imacman]

.....I used spade connectors(crimped soldered and heat shrinked them). I have a male on one wire and a female on the other. I can just connect them together(like a jumper) or hook my stat wires to them......

Yup, that's an even better idea Jay!

 

[geek]

ok, thanks guys..