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I tried looking for my answer on other forums such as Tasty Brew and Northern Brewer, as well as attempting to search my questions, but I wasn't able to find an answer. I hope my question isn't a repeat.
For the different heatstick construction tutorials I've seen, they reference using thick-gauged Appliance Cord (appliance cord seems more flexible than inside-wall wiring and a thicker rubber sheath), and contains three strands.
Can I use thick wall wiring for this? I have some Romex 12-gauge 3-strand wire and would prefer to not spend $32 on a long length of wiring. (I'm wiring this in my garage and running the wire to outside to not cause mold or rot in my garage because of the humidity.)
If my wiring is still 12-gauge but isn't "Appliance Cord" (doesn't have the thick rubber sheathing), will it still be fine to use? Also, my wiring isn't as flexible as the appliance cord. Will this be fine?
I'm trying to get the heatstick price down as far as I can, as I want to make multiple ones but still be safe. Unfortunately, the two highest costs are the thick-gauged heavy duty plugs ($10 at Home Depot or Lowes) and the heating element. I'm seeing:
$9-12 2,000 or 1,500 heating element (I've heard low-density folded-back elements are better- but I haven't been able to find these at a low price other than higher than 3,500 watts)
$42 Long wiring to outside. $32 - cord + $10- plug (Perhaps will use scrapyard wiring) Perhaps I could cut an extension cord from the scrapyard and use that?)
$12 Chromed stainless steel drain pipe
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Also, does anyone have any low-cost methods to find where circuits exist in my apartment? I'd like to plug at least two elements in- but I assume I'll need a different circuit for each element.
For the different heatstick construction tutorials I've seen, they reference using thick-gauged Appliance Cord (appliance cord seems more flexible than inside-wall wiring and a thicker rubber sheath), and contains three strands.
Can I use thick wall wiring for this? I have some Romex 12-gauge 3-strand wire and would prefer to not spend $32 on a long length of wiring. (I'm wiring this in my garage and running the wire to outside to not cause mold or rot in my garage because of the humidity.)
If my wiring is still 12-gauge but isn't "Appliance Cord" (doesn't have the thick rubber sheathing), will it still be fine to use? Also, my wiring isn't as flexible as the appliance cord. Will this be fine?
I'm trying to get the heatstick price down as far as I can, as I want to make multiple ones but still be safe. Unfortunately, the two highest costs are the thick-gauged heavy duty plugs ($10 at Home Depot or Lowes) and the heating element. I'm seeing:
$9-12 2,000 or 1,500 heating element (I've heard low-density folded-back elements are better- but I haven't been able to find these at a low price other than higher than 3,500 watts)
$42 Long wiring to outside. $32 - cord + $10- plug (Perhaps will use scrapyard wiring) Perhaps I could cut an extension cord from the scrapyard and use that?)
$12 Chromed stainless steel drain pipe
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Also, does anyone have any low-cost methods to find where circuits exist in my apartment? I'd like to plug at least two elements in- but I assume I'll need a different circuit for each element.