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Old 05-16-2007, 11:29 PM
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Default Re: Electricial boxes

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Originally Posted by Hexhead
A digital thermostat
On off switch
Temperature controller
and a timer of sorts
This is my list of what I think I need.

I have a HF temperature senor
You won't need a thermostat if you use a controller. A PID controller IS the thermostat. Most will come with a thermocouple that tells the controller the current temperature. An on/off switch is a good idea. A timer is nice but not necessary if you're a clock watcher.

I have no idea what a "HF temperature senor" might be but I doubt if you'll need that either.

JT's diagram is a good start but the diagram for you will depend on what hardware you get. You should add a solenoid relay (contactor) or a couple of solid state relays (SSR) to your list.
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