Hello,
does anybody have experience using a line-voltage thermostat to drive something other than a heater? I would like to use one to drive a 1/4 HP 115V electric motor, but I am concerned that it might not work. The specs for most of them (for instance, the Honeywell T4700) specify "resistive load only" and furthermore they have a minimum power requirement of
500W. I am afraid that the power supply of the thermostat itself relies on a certain amount of current flowing through the wire.Thanks Luigi
P.S. What's the deal with alt.hvac? Is it exclusively for people who make a living out of HVAC installation/repair?