Element & Controller Suggestions for an 8 Gallon Boiler

[RedwoodHillBilly]

for the same price, you could get this https://www.amazon.com/DROK-Regulator-C ... B00BXUCWQG" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow It would have a little more margin, but you would have to add plug/socket (cut an extension cord). I have used them when I ran on 120V.

[ElCubanazo]

for the same price, you could get this https://www.amazon.com/DROK-Regulator-C ... B00BXUCWQG" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow It would have a little more margin, but you would have to add plug/socket (cut an extension cord). I have used them when I ran on 120V.

Would there not be under or overpowering issues with that one running a 1500w 120v element?

If the other one would work I'd rather get that than destroy an extension cord for this one haha.

[Pesty]

The speed controller works but is more designed for brushless motors and not heating elements. I use them on the exhaust fans at work.

The SCR above is the same one I use.

[ElCubanazo]

The speed controller works but is more designed for brushless motors and not heating elements. I use them on the exhaust fans at work.

The SCR above is the same one I use.

Wouldn't it need some sort of housing around the contacts to not zap myself though?

[still_stirrin]

Wouldn't it need some sort of housing around the contacts to not zap myself though?

That, or a sign like this:

[ElCubanazo]

Wouldn't it need some sort of housing around the contacts to not zap myself though?

That, or a sign like this:

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