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AC Fixed Temperature Switch Circuit - 26C/100W ? Please suggest

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vobla

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I am looking for a simple Fixed Temperature Switch circuit that would turn on a 220V AC 100W lightbulb if temperature goes bellow 26C.

I know how to program something like that with arduino, etc., but there must be a simple, elegant, few component solution. please help!
 
I use "Sonoff TH10, or TH16".
It is a box that gets programmed by the phone for turn on temp, turn off temp & time of day. It can work over the internet or not. (small box with external temp sensor)

Next picture is what I use for the chicken heat and cooling. It cannot be controlled by remote. Simple to set the temp.
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House thermostats are built for 24Vac and most will not work directly at 220Vac.
 
House thermostats are built for 24Vac and most will not work directly at 220Vac.
That's a USA standard - most central heating controls in the UK (& Europe?) are designed to directly switch 220 - 240V.

A basic UK style room thermostat such as this should work fine:

Full specifications:
 
Thanks everyone, I used a bimetal 0-45C thermostat that took a little while to adjust, but once dialled in it's giving me a consistent interval of 23C-26C oscillating every 30mins. Might add some thermal mass to my insulated box to prolong this interval.

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All in all, very pleased with results. Thank you again for this suggestion. I really like that this is a simple one component solution that will run reliably for ages.

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