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Pump House ''Water'' Thermostat

  • 13-11-2018 3:30pm
    #1
    Surfn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 425 ✭✭


    what sort of a cheap thermostat can i get to trigger heat bulb to come on when temp drops to freezing or below to stop water pump freezing up


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  • #2
    Explosive_Cornflake
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    any frost stat would work.
    same as you'd use for an attic.


  • #3
    Surfn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 425 ✭✭Surfn


    Explosive_Cornflake wrote: »
    any frost stat would work.
    same as you'd use for an attic.

    cheers buddy, can i wire this to a lead the plugs into wall socket


  • #4
    yosemitesam1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭yosemitesam1


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inkbird-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-Regulator/dp/B018K82UQU


    Something like that


  • #5
    _Brian
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    Surfn wrote: »
    cheers buddy, can i wire this to a lead the plugs into wall socket

    That’s what we have and it works a treat.


  • #6
    Surfn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 425 ✭✭Surfn


    _Brian wrote: »
    That’s what we have and it works a treat.

    what make do you have brian


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  • #7
    49801
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    Would you not be as well off to get a small greenhouse type heater that has frost protection

    Fine Elements Portable Fan Heater with Thermostat Temperature Control Dual Settings 1000w 1KW 2000w 2kw 26.5cm H x 22.5cm W x 12.5cm D https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000I6NVNE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_0A26BbY337A4G


  • #8
    Suckler
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    Cheap and cheerful fix would be a timer plug.


  • #9
    _Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,775 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    Surfn wrote: »
    what make do you have brian

    Just a cheap frost stat and a 40w bulb.

    Someone recommended a header with frost setting, way ott, 1kw on lowest setting.

    Our pump house is single skin light steel on concrete base, 6*4 so not big. 40w bulb keeps it frost free through harshest frosts amd we’re at 600+ ft altitude. It’s worked to protect from -17c


  • #10
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,879 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    If the power goes out and there's no generator, you'll need a backup plan eg a few old duvets / blankets / insulation etc to cover the pump & pipes.


  • #11
    Surfn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 425 ✭✭Surfn


    could you lads explain to me which wires go where on this frost thermostat. im trying to make a lead that plugs into the wall socket and bulb holder with bulb at end as heat source. i have attached a picture of the thermostat and terminals
    http://tinypic.com/r/30tla8i/9

    think i got. seems to be triggering the light on


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