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temperature controllers

Temp controllers are devices that enable control of other devices above/below a given temperature. Most controllers used in vans will be 12v, but 120vac controllers also exist.

example uses

  • add low-temperature cutoff to chargers that lack that feature by either
    • driving the device's control circuit (examples)
    • or more crudely cutting power getting to the charger in the first place by disconnecting solar, alternator, etc
  • add precise temperature control to crockpots or other devices that lack it

Note: controlling larger currents directly (like alternator or solar panel input) will use the temp controller to control an external and larger relay.

electrical/temperature_control.txt · Last modified: 2023/11/19 15:21 by frater_secessus