baseboard thermostat help..

I have another question concerning my heating system..

In an addition on my house, (Built in '79) there is electric baseboard
heat.  Singer series 9715 (installed sept, '79) with a Singer Low Voltage
Thermostat 5258. (1.5amp 30 volt AC max)

I would like to replace this thermostat, but it is a 30 VAC Max, and does
not work with the traditional line voltage thermostatas on the market.  I
tried a Honeywell RLV430a, and had to return it to lowes as the unit would
not power when hooked up.  the help line at honey well said I need a low
voltage thermostat.  I cant find one for a single pole, line voltage
system.  or atleast a programmable one.  

The wires coming out of the wall are a white and brown ( that were hooked
up to the original thermostat) and a bunch of others just folded over,
many colors, about 8 total.  alittle confused about that.

and ideas on a digital programmable stat for this setup?  most of the ones
out there are 120/240 volts..  or the extra wires?  kinda new to this
homeowner thing, but am trying to learn as I go..  It seems there is low
volt thermos but not for electric baseboards..  i dont know..

thanks for some help..

--  J

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