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Old 7/18/07, 8:46 AM
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Question Thermostat wires ?

Do these wires need to be in a junction box? ( See Pic)
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Default Re: Thermostat wires ?

Not required. In fact check out a low-voltage junction box: http://www.smarthome.com/25431.html

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Default Re: Thermostat wires ?

I see unprotected low voltage wires every day. Not a big deal.
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