How do I wire a wafer thermostat to a lamp kit?

[Johndeere96]

Does anyone know?

 

[Cpntherfan]

this guy has helped me alot with my homemade incubator

 

[Egghead_Jr]

You use it as a switch so splice it to (interrupt) the black wire that goes to the light. Black wire to switch and from switch, wafer should have two wires..

 

[R_Chickens]

Double check to make sure your thermostat can take the amps of the (light/heater/etc) you are wiring in place. If not (and the preferred method) is to use a relay.

The relay has two sides, each is a switch. The larger amps side is for the load (whatever you are running) and the other side would be your thermostat. The only difference is that the thermostat circuit will power a small electromagnet (most common and cheapest type of relay) that closes the mechanical (internal) switch on the load side.

This is how small circuits can run large loads without damage.

I don't know your design, but thought I'd add this quick note. BTW, relays are often only a few dollars.

Hope this helps.

- JC

 

[Johndeere96]

I got it! Finally!

 

[Cpntherfan]

congrats and good luck, did you build your own?

 

[Johndeere96]

Yes I built one out of a mini fridge but I'm not quite done.

 

[quintinp]

Here is a diagram I made. I use this one for water heater thermostat, and I have used it for wafer thermostats, as well as Bi-metal thermostats.

 

[Wyogirl]

Yes I built one out of a mini fridge but I'm not quite done.

Would love to see pics! I have a mini fridge I would love to make into an incubator.
Ayda

 

[jonboy860]

thanks for the relay advice, i'm converting a small under the counter freezer into a bator . and have noticed the wafer thermostats are 2 amp. and was wondering if i was gonna fry a 20 dollar piece plugging in a 5 dollar bulb
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