does anyone know how to wire an external thermometer to an A/C ?
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mr2shim
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I doubt anyone has done this to be honest. a/c's have a little probe in front of the evap coils that monitors temp and it's internally controlled by a board. I doubt anyone would mess around with something like that. It's one of those deals, where the idea seems simple enough but to actually do it would require a great deal of knowledge and not to be a dick, but people on RIU don't seem like the brightest apples.
stephaniesloan
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simple as that.
KrAzY80
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You might be able to use a 120v plug in thermostat that you would plug a/c into and locate it in your tent. Depends if your a/c will turn back on by itself after power is disconnected. Unplug it while it is cooling on the lowest setting for a few minutes and plug it back in and see if it kicks back on. If it does than it will work if not than you can try the dehumidify mode and do the same thing, mine cools in dehumidify mode. If not you would have to open up and rewire it to kick on after power is disconnected or find a temp. that will keep you in range in the tent.
hotrodharley
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Yeah,mr2shim. Let folks go cracking rat turds when they don't understand the difference between a thermometer and a thermostat and don't know their ass from a thermocouple or know the difference between any of them!!!!! Okay? Who are you to try and save somebody time and money, eh? Wise guy.
BTW, mr2shim has disagreed with me way more than once on here. Odd thing is I keep picking things up from him because I keep listening to his responses - despite me growing since 1964. Hmmmm. Oh well.
KrAzY80
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I dont know whether that was insult to me or mr2shim and I did pick up on the guy calling it a thermometer which is why I gave him a simple and cheap possible solution to his problem in detail. That is why people come here is to ask for help because they have not a clue where to start and I would think that if someone is going to take the time and respond to a question they would actually have a useful answer. The guy already purchased the a/c and it wont fit in his tent so now what he is out 350 dollars? Thats saving him time and money?
KrAzY80
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He posted the same shit on one of my threads yesterday saying everyone on RIU is a tool and figure it out myself. I thought RIU were for fellow growers to share knowledge and make progress not to belittle people and make people feel stupid for asking questions to which they dont know. Im starting to think I might be wrong and RIU is ran by trolls.
mr2shim
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Oh yea KrAzY80, I got all this fucking rep from helping no one and posting stupid shit. You probably asked a really retarded question, that's the only reason I wouldn't help. A little encouragement to use the ol' noggin never hurt anybody.
I actually remember your post, it was something along the lines of you going on about your setup but not asking one real question.
Let me ask you this, do you understand how air conditioners work? I'm willing to bet a good 1/3 of the people on this forum have no idea what HID is or that CFL bulbs have built in ballasts. No offense, but it has become apparent to me that people who smoke weed are exceedingly stupid. I'm not blaming the weed no, I'm 100% confident they were dumb as hell long before they started smoking. It offends me people who are pro cannabis, more than likely use it for the wrong reasons and on top of that are about a smart as a bag of wet hammers.
I actually remember your post, it was something along the lines of you going on about your setup but not asking one real question.
hotrodharley
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OK go ask Scooby Dooby Doo how to do it. If anyone can tell it will be him. Cut to the chase.
Warlock1369
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http://www.sunlightsupply.com/p-11566-el-500-fan-control.aspx
This is what I use. But will only work if you can unplug the AC and plug it back in and it turns on. So if it's a digital AC and you have to turn it on every time it's unplugged this won't work.
This is what I use. But will only work if you can unplug the AC and plug it back in and it turns on. So if it's a digital AC and you have to turn it on every time it's unplugged this won't work.
hotrodharley
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Look, man. When you search the net for this absolutely nothing shows. You know why? It's a fools errand. The best suggestion I read was buying a room digital control AC with the remote that contains a temp setting which is, in effect, a thermostat. Then leaving that remote in the grow area. That should be great for the remote but whatever.
Warlock1369
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Rep is a joke! People get it for stupid reasons. Not because they help. and yes there are alot of uneducated people here. But that's why they ask questions. So we can inform them not insalt them. But there are a few threads that are retarded. And I to say it.
mr2shim
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lol, you do have a point with the rep. I seem to only get rep for decent posts or maybe because I only post useful knowledge. A lot of people on here tend to babble on about completely incorrect info, like that one buffoon that keeps telling people to go buy the pistils and not the trichomes to determine if the plant is ready for harvest.
Warlock1369
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Was that to my post?
KrAzY80
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So what you are saying is since you have helped people in the past and received likes for it that you have earned the right to be a jack ass and think that you are somehow better than most. I do know how an a/c works, it what I do for a living and I am good at it to. I am willing to offer anyone help regardless of their IQ or lack of ability to properly word a question. I agree with their being alot of people who dont have a clue and want you to do all the work for them but in this case and mine they have already made the effort and are reaching out for information in an area that they may not be very knowledgeable in.
Your just being an asshole to people and in my opinion are not helping only discouraging and it pisses me off. I dont know if your girl left you or your Mom didnt pack you a pudding in your lunch but dont take it out on other people. If your so tired of dumb people then why even take the time to respond? I dont give a shit if you have grown for 50 years or have helped a thousand people, Im still going to call you out if your being a DICK to people who dont deserve it. Im getting tired of attitudes like yours on this forum.
Your just being an asshole to people and in my opinion are not helping only discouraging and it pisses me off. I dont know if your girl left you or your Mom didnt pack you a pudding in your lunch but dont take it out on other people. If your so tired of dumb people then why even take the time to respond? I dont give a shit if you have grown for 50 years or have helped a thousand people, Im still going to call you out if your being a DICK to people who dont deserve it. Im getting tired of attitudes like yours on this forum.
KrAzY80
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http://www.simsupply.com/p-75902-52-prog-out-thermostat.aspx?CAWELAID=1303483165&cagpspn=pla&gclid=COSu2u3Gl7ICFYTd4AoddyoABg
Here is a link to the thermostat I was referring to. Simply place in tent and plug a/c into it but like warlock said if a/c resets and doesnt turn back on after power cuts out it wont work.
Here is a link to the thermostat I was referring to. Simply place in tent and plug a/c into it but like warlock said if a/c resets and doesnt turn back on after power cuts out it wont work.
mr2shim
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It was the pudding...
