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Post by DRB » Tue Oct 10, 2006 7:42 pm

Is there any such thingamy jig out there that I can add to my boiler lead that reduces the amount of current to the elements,as I only do 12 litre batches the boils a bit agressive so I would like to try and reduce this.
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Post by Andy » Tue Oct 10, 2006 7:57 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electronic-Compon ... dZViewItem

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Post by DRB » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:06 pm

nice one :) , but wheres the plug bits to plug into,if theres no plug bits I start to get confused :?
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Post by Andy » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:29 pm

"Here's one I made earlier kids"

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Post by Andy » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:38 pm

DaaB - that IS the solid state device! 8)

I've got a simmerstat in a similar Wilko's plastic container but this chappie is the variable power controller.

Edit: Nice edit Daab! :lol:
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Post by DRB » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:39 pm

So looking at that Andy ,I would just wire up some extension cable to it,and place in some kind of cover.
Whats the blue nipple for only ever seen pink ones myself :lol: o'r sorry it must be the throtle.
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Post by Andy » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:40 pm

Yup, it's easy but obviously you're dealing with mains electrickery so if you're not confident with basic wiring stuff then either leave alone or find a sparkie mate....


I bought the cable (20A), socket and sealable plastic container all from Wilkos for less that a fiver. There's a 20A plastic wiring strip hot glued inside the container with the various wires connected through that.
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Post by Bigster » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:45 pm

Looks more appetising than the stuff mrs B-S puts in my sandwich box...
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