Reddit reviews Dernord 120V 1500W Foldback Water Heater Element with Low Watt Density
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Low Watt Density Stainless Steel Foldback Water Heater ElementFoldback Water Heater Element provides 1500w 120v of powerElement is folded back to minimize length and maximize heated surfacesFoldback Water Heater Element is easy to InstallFits most Water Heater Models of American
A few more pics. The light sensor has worked great for about 6 months now. I wrote the code so the door doesn't open/close at the same light level so it has to be completely dark to close and somewhat light to open. The light level took a little tinkering and since the sensor is direct line-of-sight location mattered, but overall it has worked flawlessly. No chicken snaffoos ;)
I was thinking immersion heater. A direct feedthrough in the 5 gallon bucket would be nice, something like this but throttled with a dimmer (1500W is a lot for <50 F). Use an automotive coolant temp sensor screwed into the bucket for temp sensing. Turn heater on when temp = low, off when temp = high using a logic fed 120V relay. I would use a 12 V heater but then the power supply starts $$$.
I appreciated your discussion of how chickens can be forced to shat out more eggs in the winter time. I just a simple socket-timer + light to extend their "day time".
thannks for your advice! My kitchen breaker is set for 20 amps so I should be able to pull this off without an issue.
My next goal is actually cutting my hole and installing it.
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