UK Thermostat in shed to turn on/off 500w plugged heater

[chrispercol]

Hi,

I would like to put a thermostat in my shed to turn on/off a 500w plugged in electric heater. I would like the thermostat to be remote. I would appreciate any thoughts on solutions from someone who has done something similar?

Thanks,

Chris

 

[Pete999]

Fit a heater with a built in stat!!!!!!

 

[Devonchris]

I would think you need the thermostat in the shed with the heater, so the distance to the shed will dictate how remote it can be.

 

[Baddegg]

Fit a heater with a built in stat!!!!!!

Think the heaters already there Pete?

 

[Strima]

Do you mean you would like to control it remotely i.e. via a smart phone app?

 

[chrispercol]

Do you mean you would like to control it remotely i.e. via a smart phone app?

Thanks, was thinking more about a thermostat panel. The suggestion above for a built in thermostat doesn't help as the heater is under a desk so a built in stat would read too hot.

Chris

 

[DefyG]

Thanks, was thinking more about a thermostat panel. The suggestion above for a built in thermostat doesn't help as the heater is under a desk so a built in stat would read too hot.

Chris

You could always re-calibrate it!

 

[Devonchris]

How about this?

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Digital-Thermostat-Electric-Greenhouse/dp/B079N9C2HM

 

[static zap]

Risky design change with "anything made of plastic"
..insert blob of melted plastic + burnt down shed pic HERE...
Need a good old metal beast --
(or another fan to improve air flow /
chimney for heat escape from desk - within shed )

 

[lozarus]

Don't honeywell make a 10a domestic thermostat? Which could be placed where desired

 

[freddo]

Don't honeywell make a 10a domestic thermostat? Which could be placed where desired

Sunvic TLM2000 is my go to stat for direct control, rated for 20A resistive loads.