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Posted by Speedy Jim on July 2, 2006, 1:48 pm
iLena wrote:
> is it possible to setup a classic dehumidistat control to more precisely
> control ON/Off for a standalone dehumidifier?
>
> many brands of 50/75/100 pint dehumidifiers are not very precise in
> their ON/Off settings in that they often tend to swing widely, for
> example turn Deh on when indoor RH% is 58 and turn Deh off when indoor
> RH% is 49-50 (range too wide at 9 to 10 percent)
>
> could a classic honeywell control take over the ON/Off function and
> manage more precisely the RH% range, assuming a swing of 4 percent
> (example 58% On and 54% Off)?
>
> something like this
> http://customer.honeywell.com/honeywell/ProductInfo.aspx/H46C1166
>
> assuming possible, connecting it to standard 115v power is no problem
> but how would it be connected to dehumidifier On/Off?
Honeywell used to make a H46E1013. This variant had a cordset
with 3-prong recept built-in for the dehumid.
Just plug into wall and hang the control from a nail in the wall.
I have no idea if they still make it.
If you are handy, you could modify the H46 control to interrupt
the Hot (Blk) in a heavy duty cordset.
It's not safe to do; you will void all warranty, and probably
kill/burn someone, blah, blah.
Incidentally, you want a control with P/N H46 C or E.
The D and F suffix is for a HUMIDifier.
Jim
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