new dc submersible adjustabe water heating elements 12,24,48 volt
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Do you know what wattage he was running? If low(er) wattage / low(er) voltage, the effect may not be present.
Its the same issue with using AC breakers for DC currents, the arc is harder to interrupt. I have killed switches, designed for AC (such as 5a @ 240, 10a @ 120, 1/3hp rated switch) that eventually failed (smoked). I was switching 110 watts (2x55w @ 12v). Adding an automotive relay (thermostat switches coil) might be long term solution.
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Nice video, Keep up the good work.
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really liked that Video Jeff, I cant wait to see what you come up with next :)
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Cool video. A guy that actually has something intelligent to say. Keep the good videos coming.
Hello Jeff, great video, but for 1 thing. In the video, you mention that you are able to use the water heater thermostat when using a DC heater.
Most of the thermostats are of a bimetallic variety, meaning that a metal strip flexes to make and break the connection. Temperature control is achieved by adjusting the dial which in turn moves the metallic strip further from or closer to the electrical contact. Won't passing a DC current cause this contact to eventually weld closed?
SheldonDedek 7 months ago
@SheldonDedek I did not know that. I know of a guy that has been using the water heater thermastat for 3 years no fail, another for 2 years.
jeffmolly1 7 months ago
where can i buyed???
kricotas 8 months ago
@kricotas Open the show more button at the bottom of the video and theres a link to our website.
Jeff, MWAS
jeffmolly1 8 months ago
As always Jeff...Great video with lots of good info...b
SuperB776 9 months ago
@SuperB776 Thank you.
Jeff
jeffmolly1 9 months ago