i don't imagine this, & the thermostat, just plug into a wall outlet. install instructions adequate to self-install, or will an electrician be needed?
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I hadn't put the dry wall up yet, in my project. So it was easy to do the wiring with a GFI in the line with the thermostat. You wouldn't want to just plug it in to a wall socket.
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You will need an electrician to install. In most states it will need to be inspected as well. The mat is laid on the sub floor. The metal braided whip from the mat is run into a conduit where it is then connected to a thermostat. The electrician then needs to run a designated 110 20 amp circuit line into the junction box to tie the whip, thermostat and power together.
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Unless your local codes, etc. allow unlicensed homeowners to modify their wiring, I would urge contacting a reputable licensed electrician to set up your thermostat and attach the wiring. You can safely install the heat element mats and the thermostat sensor wire under your flooring by closely following the instal instructions - in particular extra care to see that heat element wires are not nicked. You're electrician will check for this before wiring in to the household power. It is a good product and wonderful,economical heat when complete. - Hope this helps!
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I honestly have no idea... ours is still in the box. I actually thought this was something else (just hook up new thermostat on the wall and put the portable one in another room-it's not) and we may end up returning or getting a professional to install it.
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Plugs into the existing wall electrical outlet. The thermostat works great. Bought two more after trying the first one.
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Yes it will work. There are instrructiions with the unit. I even asked the local Electrial Supply Company. They said, "no problem." To purchase a wall mount and wire was (as I remembered) pretty incidental, under $50 including wire, junction box, thermostat. But I personally would have someone familair with electrical wiring to oversee or even do it for me.....It was just easier to use the integrated thermostat for my purposes, than run wire to where it was easy to adjust when entering the shop. Heck, it's only 7-8 steps further, and I leave it alone 75% of the time anyhow. Besides, I can always wire it later when I get extra cash for that budget.... Yes it will work. There are instrructiions with the unit. I even asked the local Electrial Supply Company. They said, "no problem." To purchase a wall mount and wire was (as I remembered) pretty incidental, under $50 including wire, junction box, thermostat. But I personally would have someone familair with electrical wiring to oversee or even do it for me.....It was just easier to use the integrated thermostat for my purposes, than run wire to where it was easy to adjust when entering the shop. Heck, it's only 7-8 steps further, and I leave it alone 75% of the time anyhow.... » Read More Yes it will work. There are instrructiions with the unit. I even asked the local Electrial Supply Company. They said, "no problem." To purchase a wall mount and wire was (as I remembered) pretty incidental, under $50 including wire, junction box, thermostat. But I personally would have someone familair with electrical wiring to oversee or even do it for me.....It was just easier to use the integrated thermostat for my purposes, than run wire to where it was easy to adjust when entering the shop. Heck, it's only 7-8 steps further, and I leave it alone 75% of the time anyhow. Besides, I can always wire it later when I get extra cash for that budget.... « Show Less
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Not at all - just place it over the existing thermostat and mount it directly to the wall.
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you need something like this http://www.amazon.com/Lux-Heating-Cooling-Programmable-Thermostat/dp/B000E7NYY8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383081099&sr=8-1&keywords=plug+in+thermostat it does not have a thermostat built in
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Yes, it would work as a thermostat, but it needs a 12 volt source; with this source, it works as a switch which should work, jim
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I think I would be pretty simple. Just wire a light between the thermostat and the fan. So when the thermostat opens up and supply's power to the fan, the light would come on. Great idea. I think I will do the same thing.
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Read all four previous posts. Every one of them contains good ideas. I too would be careful running a 2000 watt heater through a conventional wall switch without at least asking an electrician if that's something one should do. drtoom
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You would need to install a plug on the end of the wires. The best and neatest way is to wire this directly into an electric box. This would probably require an electrician.
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Yes. The thermostat is on a small circuit board -- easily reachable. A pair of wires comes from the solar panel -- cut that. Another pair goes to the fan. Cut that pair and connect to solar pair. Run free. Sam
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Yes, plugged into outlet. You could plug into some thermostat controlled power outlet, but it does not have one supplied with basic part.
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I would somone with A/C or electrical experience. I have some experience with home repairs and was able to install it myself. It's really not difficult if you have a nearby outlet for power. John.
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Yes. An electrician should be able to do that for you easily. They remove the cord, attach it to the wall & wire it to an electrical box they put in your wall.
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I experienced a power surge in my home which fried this thermostat so I just ordered the same model number thinking I could just plug it in and replace it. Come to find out it is a contractor thermostat and there is programming of some sort that has to be done so I ended up calling an HVAC person to get it working. Good luck.
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I ordered this product. My heat tape came with wires that on one end I clipped into the conducting part of the heat tape and the other end had a plug-in that plugged directly into the thermostat I was using. It was very easy to install. There are also multiple videos out on YouTube that give a good overview of getting the heat tape wired up. I suggest looking there as well. Good luck. I love mine - it has worked flawlessly for months now.
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No, this isn't the unit for you. It needs to be wired into an electrical box, not an outlet.