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Light controller/timer

Hookah79

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I did use those shitty terminals.I crimped em as tight as possible and taped em for extra precaution.I used 6/3 solid copper/50 amp breaker.I did think the screws were the culprit,but no they were super tight.

So idont know do you guys see something that needs to be corrected?.I have older Titans that have been working flawlessly ,i have one connected using an 8/3 range plug connected to a 50 amp outlet with no issues so far.Again not sure if its those terminals or not but there has to be a different way to connect those wires.I have a Helios 12 that you run your wires straight thru a screw,i dont see why they had to use terminals on this model...Maybe use a ground lug between the wire and the controller????

BTW instructions call for you to tighten screwsevery 60 to 90 days which is ridiculous.
 

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hvac guy

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This was built for two rooms, 8 ballast, 16 lights, overkill a little.
 

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Hookah79

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This was built for two rooms, 8 ballast, 16 lights, overkill a little.
That’s something i’ve been looking into doing ,except have the outlets spread around the room closer to ballasts.Wish there was a more detailed DIY info on this out there.
 

Hold Your Fire

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This was built for two rooms, 8 ballast, 16 lights, overkill a little.

Will any electrician know how to build that by looking at your picture or does he need to see inside it?

What is overkill?

What doesn't need to be there?

I won't need flip capabilities, just 6 lights off and on.
 

Hookah79

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Wouldn’t something like this work better instead of those terminals?
 

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hvac guy

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They are Ranco etc111000, about $100 each, you can add a latching relay if you want to add a push reset button. The Ranco can be set with a temp differential to prevent the power coming back on until lower temp is reached.
 

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