Insect Direct Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Does anyone know how to wire this thermostat to a light bulb, or know of a website that can explain to me maybe. Cant be too hard I thought it would be easy until i connected another 1 and pretty sure i cooked it lol cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 2 bare wires should go to light bulb other wire looks like probe to measure temp to feed back to thermostat have you tried it already i am not an electrician though 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindy500 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 mm yep that looks like thats all that should be to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 aha to true that would make sence. I had a power cord to bulb and from thermostat :oops: I think i stuffed it but i have another 1 so will try tht tomorrow! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 8) :oops: :roll: :evil: so you had 2 lots of power joind together ? sounds like something i might try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Looks like the only 2 spare wires goto the bulb, the thermostat should switch off the power to the bulb. I think that thermostat used those 2 wires to switch a relay I am unsure how they would work but the stuff in that box looks pretty low power to me so would assume you need a relay.. It would be pretty easy to test if you had a multimeter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Since you don't know what you are doing you should get this done by a qualified person. Dodgy wiring and living people don't mix well. A lot of overseas forums now lock and remove threads like this so they can't be held liable by people injuring themselves after following advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 or bring it to me, I'll have it done in 5 minutes. Two top tips for you: - don't plug it in and touch the wire or have hand near bulb at same time, as cool as it looks on TV, its not very healthy - make sure the wires don't touch And when you put it together make sure the insulation goes all the way in, if in your finished connection you can see copper sticking out then its not safe at all. If you just touch the phase when it's on you'll get the whack of your life. Make sure its a good connection too, none of this 'meh its half on' shinnigins because you could lead yourself to a fire over time. I'd expect (judging by the output wire size) that thermostat would be good for around 5A (or 1100W), but if you can find out the actual rating that'll help. Even if it's only 1A, a 100W bulb would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 on the back it says 5 amp max, im only going to connect to a 40/60watt bulb so it should be sweet as! Im abit casual but Im confident enough to wire it up, diy kiwi styles :lol: , ive only ever had 1 decent shock and i only remeber waking up so wasnt all tht bad lmao If you dont hear from me again it must be a good buzz, thanks for all the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 on the back it says 5 amp max Am I good or what All good Mincie, should go perfect for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 wickid tht was easy, got one to go, but the other one id played around with earlier doesnt seem to be working, not surprisingly! Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Awesome so it doesn't need a relay was unsure how those things worked On another note where did you get them from they would be ideal for my fishroom lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I am currently talking to Mince online and after wiring the second he now has a new crimpy hair style, toasted eyebrows and leg hairs have spiral perm :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Oh well tell him im sure that old John boy would love that look on him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Ill send you the guys email Ryan, cost $30 and i have a fealing he gets them from an old appliance etc and rewires to sell leg hairs have spiral perm As long as i havent got spiral sperm not alls lost :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_r Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 hmm alan wakelin wired up my thermostat a while back, i will take a photo when i get the chance. It a bit hard for me to explain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant N Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 There must be a reason sparkies need to be registered. Get it wrong and that electrickery could kill you. How is the home insurance provider with self wired gadgets? just a thought from someone too chicken to try this sort of thing hisself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 home electrickery still has to be done to the standard otherwise your insurance claim is kaput if your wiring job is at fault won't cost much to get tht job done if you take it in to a registered electrician type person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simian Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 You guys scare me There is a very good reason electricians train for 4 years before they get their ticket. There are very strict guidelines on what a home owner can and cant do, just because it "works" doesnt mean it is safe. FOR GODS SAKE! IT CAN KILL YOU! If anyone is thinking about messing with electricity PLEASE! ring me first for free advice. Owen Lingard Project Engineer Hennessy Electrical Engineering 07 849 2355 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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