HELP! I need someone who knows Thermostat wiring!

[Chook-A-Holic]

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After further studying the diagram I believe you are correct. Seems 5 and 6 are a switch leg. When I entered my post I continued to look at the diagram and something just didn't look right. I will edit my post. Keep in mind though that #5 goes to the GOLD screw and the SILVER screw goes to #2. This will de-energize the socket/filiment when the thermostat is open(bulb off).

 

[gsim]

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Power supply goes to 1 & 2, heat lamps go to leads 5 & 6.

 

[Chook-A-Holic]

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Power supply goes to 1 & 2, heat lamps go to leads 5 & 6.

This is what I originally posted in #8, however looking at the diagram closely lugs 5 and 6 are a switched loop. I re_edited my post after ray2310 confirmed my doubt. I guess the thermostat manufacturer wanted to save a nickel by not having a passthrough neutral.

 

[kelseygirl707]

Thanks everybody, I have it turning on and attempting to work, but now I have a new problem, see this post.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3586885#p3586885