Re: [RE-wrenches] Source for 24v DC clock timer

2010-02-25 Thread Windy Dankoff
okeedoke! On Feb 25, 2010, at 1:06 PM, jason pozner wrote: Thanks Windy, I agree the thermostat would be easier, except to save power we only require a small bit of thaw when the tanks' float will be activated. Cows are creatures of habit, and in fact we have a Crouzet timer in now and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Source for 24v DC clock timer

2010-02-25 Thread Windy Dankoff
I suggest you consider using a thermostat instead. It's more logical and nobody needs to remember to turn off / on with the seasons. You can use an AC-rated electric heater thermostat. I've seen them at Lowes, or from Graingers or HVAC suppliers. Also called "line voltage thermostat". It wi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Source for 24v DC clock timer

2010-02-25 Thread jason pozner
Thanks Windy, I agree the thermostat would be easier, except to save power we only require a small bit of thaw when the tanks' float will be activated. Cows are creatures of habit, and in fact we have a Crouzet timer in now and the system is working like a dream. It is a T-on/ T-off dial system

[RE-wrenches] Source for 24v DC clock timer

2010-02-25 Thread jason pozner
Hi wrenches, Does anyone know a good source for a reliable, reasonably priced 24v DC clock timer 5-10A run off a relay. We are powering heat tape to mitigate a vulnerable spot in a water pumping system for a stock tank. Thanks, Jay Pozner Nunatak Alternative Energy Solutions Crested Butte, CO

Re: [RE-wrenches] Source for 24v DC clock timer

2010-02-25 Thread toddcory
I think Backwoods Solar used to carry these. Todd On Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:12am, "jason pozner" said: Hi wrenches, Does anyone know a good source for a reliable, reasonably priced 24v DC clock timer 5-10A run off a relay. We are powering heat tape to mitigate a vulnerable spot i

Re: [RE-wrenches] Source for 24v DC clock timer

2010-02-25 Thread Tump
enches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jason pozner Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 1:12 PM To: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Source for 24v DC clock timer Hi wrenches, Does anyone know a good source for a r