User: Ron_B, Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Asked on: Monday, March 14, 2011 at 8:24 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:46 am EDT
Question: I am Ron_B and would like to say "Hello" to all the members of this site. I'm kind of new at a lot of this so I would appreciate all the help I can get from all of you. My problem is that I have a convection heater with a built-in thermostat but it is located in a hard to reach area. I have a spdt thermostat that I would like to wire remotely to control this heater. What should I do?
Materials Needed
SPDT thermostat Electrical wire (14 AWG or larger) Wire connectors (wire nuts or terminal blocks) Screwdriver Electrical tape (optional)
Steps
1.
Disconnect the power
Turn off the breaker or remove the fuse that supplies power to the convection heater.2.
Identify the heater's terminals
Open the heater's electrical enclosure and locate the terminals where the existing thermostat is connected. These terminals are typically labeled as "L" (line), "N" (neutral), and "T" (thermostat).3.
Wire the SPDT thermostat
Connect the wires from the SPDT thermostat to the heater's terminals as follows:- Connect the wire from the thermostat's "COM" terminal to the heater's "T" terminal.- Connect wires from the thermostat's "NO" (normally open) terminal to the heater's "L" terminal.- Connect a wire from the thermostat's "NC" (normally closed) terminal to the heater's "N" terminal.4.
Mount the SPDT thermostat remotely
Choose a convenient location where you want to place the remote thermostat. Mount it using screws or adhesive tape.5.
Extend the wires
If necessary, extend the wires from the thermostat to the heater using additional electrical wire. Secure the wires neatly with wire ties or electrical tape.6.
Connect the thermostat's power supply
Connect the power supply wires to the thermostat's terminals, following the manufacturer's instructions.7.
Test the thermostat
Turn on the power to the heater and adjust the thermostat's temperature setting. The heater should turn on and off as desired.
Tips: Use a multimeter to verify the correct wiring before powering on the heater. If you are not comfortable working with electrical wiring, consult a qualified electrician. Ensure that the electrical wire used is rated for the current draw of the heater.* Place the remote thermostat in a location where it is accessible for temperature adjustment. Flag for review