I'm finally wiring up my STC-1000, using the info in this thread, the " EBay fish tank controller build using Wal-mart parts" thread, and the YouTube video by trytodiyguy that is often referenced. Quick question:
Does it matter how the neutral wires are connected, just as long as the one from the power cord, the STC (input #2), and the unbroken neutral side of the outlet are connected? I don't really think it does, as I've seen it two different ways in some of the wiring diagrams and how-to posts... But just want to make sure in case, so I don't do it the wrong way.
The one way has the neutral in from the cord attach to one post of the outlet (sometimes wire-nutting two wires to do so), and then another neutral wire from the other post (unbroken jumper on that side) into input #2 on the STC. The other way has three separate neutral wires wire-nutted together - one from the cord, one from one (either) post of the neutral, unbroken side of the outlet, and the third from input #2 of the STC. I currently have it wired the latter way (as per the "Wal-mart parts" thread, but just re-watched the video and he has it the former way.
Am I wronging thinking that it shouldn't matter, and would work the same either way? (Obviously not the case for the hot wires!) Thanks for any quick response. Time for me to take a break from the project for a bit anyway... And surf the latest HBT chit-chat! Cheers...