Re: Heat control on t500 boiler
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Skip the meter. This is what I've been using on my T500' for a couple of years now. They are only 1800 watts so the power meter can easily handle it.
http://www.jaycar.co.nz/Power-Products-Electrical/Power-Monitoring/Power-Meters/Mains-Power-Meter/p/MS6115
Doesn't get much easier. Plug your controller in., wind the dial , read the wattage , let her rip. Wattage is easier to get your head around than volts or amps. No conversions , a wide scale and easier to relate directly to heat. Once you work out the sweet spot just return to it.
I've never used a fan on mine either. Usually slow run on round 300 watts and it's never run hot. The rest of my set up is pretty much like yours. EBay controller, plastic box and a cut up extension cord.
http://www.jaycar.co.nz/Power-Products-Electrical/Power-Monitoring/Power-Meters/Mains-Power-Meter/p/MS6115
Doesn't get much easier. Plug your controller in., wind the dial , read the wattage , let her rip. Wattage is easier to get your head around than volts or amps. No conversions , a wide scale and easier to relate directly to heat. Once you work out the sweet spot just return to it.
I've never used a fan on mine either. Usually slow run on round 300 watts and it's never run hot. The rest of my set up is pretty much like yours. EBay controller, plastic box and a cut up extension cord.