Im wiring a voltage regulator for a 3600w element.
Ive tried to search for a answer. With regards to input and output can i use the nox for my earth wires, bot in and out?
Ive added a couple of photos.
Any help is appreciated.
Wiring advice please
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- Yummyrum
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Re: Wiring advice please
Yes you can . If possible , put both in and our earth wires on the same connection to the box. It is best practice to remove paint from box and use star washers to ensure a good bite to the box metal .
I think there was a very similar question asked about the same controller maybe 6-9 months ago .
It would also be really good if you can somehow insulate those terminals .
I think there was a very similar question asked about the same controller maybe 6-9 months ago .
It would also be really good if you can somehow insulate those terminals .
My recommended goto .
https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.ph ... ion_Theory
https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.ph ... ion_Theory
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Thank you Yummyrum
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From the photos I understand that the controller has 2 types of output, ie an upper electrical socket and an output with the terminals next to "in", both should be connected to ground
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Re: Wiring advice please
Nice pickup Demy
Indeed if you are intending to use that top socket , it would be important to check that the earth(ground) pin on it was connected to something .
Quick test would be a multimeter resistance check between the earth pin and chassis ( box ground )
Perhaps a more comprehensive check would be to take the cover off and make sure there was a green wire connecting the earth pin of the socket to the chassis ( box metal case)
If not , and you intend to use that socket , you’ll need to fit one .
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https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.ph ... ion_Theory
https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.ph ... ion_Theory
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My advice for anything electrical… get an electrician to do it or at least check it. You won’t see it before it kicks (or kills) you!!!
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Thanks for all your advice
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Re: Wiring advice please
Is this the controller?
Are you wanting to run a 3600w heater on 120v?
https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/fr ... html?piid=
Are you wanting to run a 3600w heater on 120v?
https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/fr ... html?piid=