Flexwatt First Time User Help
I think this is in the right place.. D:
Move it if it is not please. ^_^
So I just set up the new bin recommended and updated HERE. I also posted pictures there of my new set up. :]
However, I bought a flexwatt and had it soldered for me. All good right? I plugged in my Ranco Thermostat and set it at Temp: F, 90, HI, and 1 (I don't know what the last setting was but it just had single digit numbers..)
I plugged in the flexwatt to the thermostat bar and clicked the switch to on.
The switch didn't light up like I expected it to.. and the flexwatt has been on for about an hour without heating up.
What am I doing wrong?
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D:
I plugged in the flexwatt directly into the socket now and it seems that it does heat up.
Why won't it work through the thermostat?
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It sounds like you may have narrowed it down to a bad thermostat. I would recommend plugging in something like a lamp into the thermostat, setting it at the highest setting and see if the lamp comes on. If not, bad t-stat... If it does, then you may need to look into probe placement...
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Originally Posted by
Inknsteel
It sounds like you may have narrowed it down to a bad thermostat. I would recommend plugging in something like a lamp into the thermostat, setting it at the highest setting and see if the lamp comes on. If not, bad t-stat... If it does, then you may need to look into probe placement...
Aw crap.
I think your right. I just e-mailed Rich at RB.. Those things arn't cheap. :[
How hot will a flexwatt get without a thermostat?
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I have never run flex watt without a t'stat because they get too hot...I am told.
Rich ought to be able to answer your "how hot" question :)
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Originally Posted by
starmom
I have never run flex watt without a t'stat because they get too hot...I am told.
Rich ought to be able to answer your "how hot" question :)
I'll watch the probe carefully as it is right above the flexwatt and if it gets too hot to the touch and temp. I'll unplug it.
:[ Gah.
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Originally Posted by
blackcrystal22
I'll watch the probe carefully as it is right above the flexwatt and if it gets too hot to the touch and temp. I'll unplug it.
:[ Gah.
Flexwatt should never be run without a thermostat as it can get way too hot and be a fire hazard. I'd suggest you unplug it and use a red light or CHE while you get a new thermostat. It should only take a day or so to have one shipped to you.
