2 zones 1 thermostat or 2 thermostats?
I am considering making some changes to my current a/c setup. I currently have (2) 13.5k Dometic Penguin 2 units ducted system. The front a/c has a thermostat that operates the front unit and the ga...
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It will be much simpler to use the existing wiring. If you use 1 thermostat, you'll need to run wires from the second air-conditioner to the only thermostat. That could be a nightmare trying to run wires.
I'd leave it as is and use 2 thermostats as it's designed. FYI, my Montana High Country has a heat-pump/Air conditioner up front that shares a thermostat for both AND the furnace. The back one is the same type of thermostat, capable of all 3, but only 1 wired air conditioner, no heat pump or furnace.
I don't see any advantage to what you are thinking, except a project to utilize your time.
I'd leave it as is and use 2 thermostats as it's designed. FYI, my Montana High Country has a heat-pump/Air conditioner up front that shares a thermostat for both AND the furnace. The back one is the same type of thermostat, capable of all 3, but only 1 wired air conditioner, no heat pump or furnace.
I don't see any advantage to what you are thinking, except a project to utilize your time.
