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 Electric Code120 volt 15 amp devices including GFCI, timers, switches, plugs, wifi controls etc can be installed on 15 or 20 amp breaker. 120 volt GFCI, outlet, receptacle that is rated 20 amp can be installed on 20 amp breaker only, but NOT on 15 amp breaker. Buy 15 amp GFCI 20 amp GFCI GFCI nite lights  |
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 120 volt Freeze outletFig-1 show a bi-metal thermostat connected to 120 volt outlet. This particular thermostat switches ON when temperature drops below 35°F and automatically resets to OFF when temperature rises above 45°F. So the freeze outlet would turn on when temps drop below 35°F. And turn off when temps rise above 45°F. Note: mechanical bi-metal thermostats are approximate. Thermostat rating 15 amp, means no more than 12 amps, so if circuit controls 1 HP pump, or a heavy 30-40 amp circuit, or 240 volt application, then use freeze thermostat to activate a contactor (illustrated lower on this page). Buy: Freeze thermostat To wire freeze thermostat requires crimp on terminals ... that work with stranded wire ... but not solid copper. Outlets, switches etc used for ordinary household wiring require solid copper wire because stranded can come loose under screw terminals. To solve problem, join solid wire and stranded together using twist-on wire connector. Wrap longer length of stranded around the solid wire, then apply connector. See image  To wire outlet so that one outlet is controlled by freeze thermostat, and other outlet has power at all times, then connect freeze thermostat as shown in Fig-1 above, and be sure to remove break-away fin (Fig-2) located between both brass (or black) screws. White Neutral wire connects to silver screw. Ground wire must connect to green ground screw. All outlets, switches, timers, etc must be grounded. Box and safety considerations: Install outlet and freeze thermostat inside deep box or double box ... this will give space for wiring and thermostat. Use only electrically-rated box, not homemade box. Install matching cover. So if box is rectangular, the use a cover to match, not a round cover etc. Box must be attached firmly to structure. Metal boxes must be grounded. Plastic boxes do not require ground connection. Buy: Freeze thermostat Resource: How to wire GFCI |
Since
freeze
outlet is located outdoors, the circuit must be GFCI
protected. 1)
The GFCI can be located outdoors ... convert GFCI to freeze
outlet. 2) The GFCI or any outlet can be located inside the home on exterior wall ... drill through back of box and drill through wall to run new wire to outdoor box with freeze outlet. 3) The GFCI for outdoor outlets can be located in kitchen or bathroom ... add freeze outle outside. 4) The GFCI can be a circuit breaker ... a GFCI circuit breaker will protect all boxes on circuit including freeze outlet. 5) Use portable GFCI to plug into outlet if circuit has no GFCI protection. -Generally there cannot be more than 1 GFCI on a circuit or GFCI can trip off for no reason. -The ground wire MUST be properly connected so GFCI performs as expected, and ensures protection. Buy 15 amp GFCI 20 amp GFCI Drill bit extension GFCI circuit breaker Portable GFCI |
 1) Convert outdoor GFCI to freeze
outletThis ONLY works if GFCI is located outdoor and exposed to freezing temperature. Add extension ring to box if not enough space. Buy: Electric box extension 1/2 Electric box extension Weatherproof Extension Adapter Carlon FSE box Weatherproof outlet box Here the freeze thermostat is wired directly to GFCI outlet and the freeze thermostat is connected to the line screw on the hot side as shown in illustration. The GFCI outlet does NOT have a break-away fin for separate wiring on each outlet ... so both outlets are freeze-protected, and both outlets are GFCI protected. Buy: Freeze thermostat GFCI receptacles Terminals Twist on wire connectors |
 Add extension ring to box if not
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3) GFCI for outdoor outlets can
be located in kitchen or bathroom Kichen
GFCI is connected to downstream outlets that are located on front and
back porch.In this case, the downstrean outlets are GFCI protected because they are connected to Load screws on the GFCI. To convert a single outlet to a freeze outlet, then wire as shown, including the removal of break-away fin. The other outlets are live at all times ... only the bottom outlet is freeze. Ground wire is required for GFCI to fully protect. Use 3-prong cords for any outdoor application. Test GFCI before connecting electrical cords, using tools etc outdoors. Buy: Freeze thermostat GFCI receptacles Terminals Electric box extension 1/2 Electric box extension Weatherproof Extension Adapter |
 3) The GFCI can be a circuit breaker A GFCI circuit breaker will protect all boxes on circuit including freeze outlet. Buy GFCI circuit breaker |
GFCI Basics Code:120 volt 15 amp devices including GFCI (shown on left), timers, switches, receptacles, wifi controls etc can be installed on 15 or 20 amp breaker. 120 volt 20 amp GFCI (shown to right), timers, receptacles etc can be installed on 20 amp breaker only, but NOT on 15 amp breaker. Buy 15 amp GFCI 20 amp GFCI Caution: just 1 GFCI per circuit to ensure correct function. Multiple GFCI on same circuit can cause frequent resets and failures. More detail For permanently wired GFCI (breakers and outlets), a monthly test is recommended. Press test button on GFCI to simulate fault condition. Reset ensures the device is functioning. All GFCI must be grounded with ground wire.  **Portable type GFCI's (used for temporary swimming pools, onsite extension cords etc) should be tested each time before use. Buy: portable gfci Resources: How to wire GFCI GFCI will not reset |
| For higher amp loads Buy DIY Substitute Omron 120 volt coil at Amazon/ contacts rated 12 amp @120 volt load Omron 240 volt coil at Amazon/ with test button/ contacts rated 25 amp @ 240 volt load Omron relays at Amazon |
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Relays
that fit inside
a wall box Use freeze thermostat to control higher amp loads Buy equal Substitute Omron 120 volt coil at Amazon/ contacts rated 12 amp @ 120 volt load Omron 240 volt coil at Amazon/ with test button/ contacts rated 25 amp @ 240 volt load Omron relays at Amazon Resource: Image with wiring |
 Freeze cube / Thermo cubeTurns power ON when temperature below 45F These work good ... I have 2 of them .... I also have 2 freeze outlets as described above. Buy Freeze cube at Amazon Heat tapes |
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178T24 freeze control SPST Mechanical thermostat turns on before air temperature reaches freezing.  Works with 12-24-120-240 VoltBuy 178T24 Thermostat At Amazon Freeze thermostats Resources: 178T24 wiring How to wire |
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switch with 178T24 freeze controlUp to 30 amp Freeze control override switch Buy: Leviton 3032 30 amp switch Leviton 30 amp switch at Amazon 30 amp switches at Amazon |
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  Larger image 240V PF1102M/ replacement/ with contactor Mechanism only Freeze thermostat and contactor/ no box Buy 240 volt 120 volt Resource PF1102M manual/ pdf |
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 ICM 308, 309, 310Low voltage control 24 volt input connects to terminals 2 (common) and 3. Load connects to terminals 2 (common) and 1. The temperature sensor connects to SENS terminals. No voltage is connected to SENS terminals. Temperature sensor included Buy; ICM freeze protection ICM 308/ cut out @ 43° / cut in @ 45° IMC 309 cut out @ 28° / cut in @ 55° IMC 310 cut out @ 44° / cut in @ 48° Resource: ICM 308 manual |
 |  178PA28A Air
temperature freeze thermostat
plugs into circuit board on back of P1353ME timer. Turns on filter pump when temperature drops below programmed set point that appears in programming mode only if sensor is plugged in. Buy: 178PA28A at Amazon Resources Intermatic Digital control centers and manuals Intermatic freeze controls and manuals |
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| 178PA28A Air
temperature freeze thermostat
plugs into circuit board on back of P1353ME timer. Turns on filter pump when temperature drops below programmed set point that appears in programming mode only if sensor is plugged in. Buy: 178PA28A at Amazon Resources Intermatic Digital control centers and manuals Intermatic freeze controls and manuals | |||
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