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Thanks to all of you who took the time to try helping. The easiest and cheapest solution to my problem was an aquarium heater for 20 bucks. 300w with a built in thermostat.
The problem is the initial shock to a proprietary photo chemical, Ron. The element is too hot when powered and renders the chemical useless (to me). I'm not certain what the temp the element itself is, but it boils the water around it and dissipates the heat from there.
The only wattage info I...
When I could
When I couldn't find exactly the answer I was looking for I actually went ahead and ordered an aquarium heater. The wattage is actually pretty high and should do the trick. Great idea! Wish you had found me earlier. Lok
NG,
I found a few 1500w dimmer switches online but the price makes the entire project prohibitive. I must heed the parameters of my bank account.
What would have to be done if I had access to an 800w dimmer switch?
NorthGuy,
I've found some information to address the situation I have; however, none of the solutions are really applicable. I was hoping to get some details since I'm not familiar with the materials and/or terminology. Are there any schematics you know of that employ a triac? Building...
Ken, thanks for the reply.
I'll clarify: I know this regulation can be done with the thermostat in question: I'm currently doing it in my bench testing.
"When the element comes on, the power is at 100%. . ." --I understand how the element works (generally speaking) but thanks for that...
I am making an attempt at brevity for the sake of clarity:
I have a 1500w water tank element @120v.
When the element comes on, the power is at 100%, essentially boiling the water immediately around the element. I need a lower heat output. The idea is lower heat output for longer periods of...
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