Nice work - it looks good.
Nice job Revvy... I've actually used the always on a hell of a lot more than I ever thought I would. It is really handy.
So how do I know which one of those controllers is the right one for my freezer?
Just googled it. Got. same thing.
Why is every wiring diagram showing a black and red and not a black (hot) and white (neutral) wire? Is the red here the neutral? Getting ready. To wire mine this weekend
Why is every wiring diagram showing a black and red and not a black (hot) and white (neutral) wire? Is the red here the neutral? Getting ready. To wire mine this weekend
I really like the always on for anything from a circulation fan for the fermentor to just plugging in a tool or something. An extra always on outlet is always nice.
3) I was having trouble finding a gang box for use in the wall, because the nails are on a short end, but they need to be on a long end so I can nail the box to a stud. I didn't find one that can be set vertically instead of horizontally. Also I'd like as much room in the box for the switch as possible. Any ideas?
Yes, most outlets can be split. The ones that can be split have a tab that can be removed (usually broken off with a pair of needle nose pliers) to split the outlets.
An "old work" box mounts by clamping on to the drywall rather than being nailed to a stud, so it can be mounted however/wherever you want. As mentioned, you'll just need to check that it's deep enough for the controller. Even with the standard new work boxes you can just run a couple of screws through the box and into the stud to secure it. IMO the two nails aren't enough support for a 4 gang box anyways, so I usually put a piece of blocking in on the other side and secure it with screws.
johnlvs2run said:This one has tabs on both sides. Do I break off both of them?
maltoftheearth said:Well, my controller now works great on "cool" and "always on" but is completely dead on "heat".
Guess which one I need badly? That's right, I bottled today and have no place above 70F to store these beers.
I removed and tested all the connections and the outlet itself. No problems. Looks like the controller couldn't take the heat. Any suggestions for an American made version that I can get my hands on quickly? I am not waiting 2 weeks for another one of these crappy controllers to get here from China.
Are you sure it's wired right? How many recepticles do you have, because heat, cool, and always hot would require more than one duplex outlet. For a higher end controller that doesn't ship from China, the title of this thread would be a good choice. There are several other love models that would also work for you.
It is wired correctly, the heat receptacle worked the first time I used it. I'll check the wattage but will be really disappointed if I have to ditch my ceramic iguana heating bulb.
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