having trouble connecting a/c

grapefruit

Active Member

• Jul 21, 2008

• #1

This is probably a really stupid question, but I can't connect my a/c to this cooling thermostat because of the way the plug is set up. Can I just use like another power strip or extension cord to plug it into the thermostat or does it have to be directly plugged into the a/c? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

buceye

Active Member

• Jul 21, 2008

• #2

Just use a short as possible cord that is the same wire size as the factory cord on your ac. why do you need another thermostat the ac should have one built in

 

mrbuzzsaw

Well-Known Member

• Jul 21, 2008

• #3

get as short a cord as you can find and make sure it is air conditioner rated!

this is specifically for AC otherwise you can have a fire!


9 Ft. Air Conditioner & Appliance Extension Cord, UL Listed

 

grapefruit

Active Member

• Jul 21, 2008

• #4

buceye said:

Just use a short as possible cord that is the same wire size as the factory cord on your ac. why do you need another thermostat the ac should have one built in

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I just needed something that would turn the a/c on when it goes over the desired temperature. The portable a/c that I have doesn't do that.

mrbuzzsaw said:

get as short a cord as you can find and make sure it is air conditioner rated!

this is specifically for AC otherwise you can have a fire!


9 Ft. Air Conditioner & Appliance Extension Cord, UL Listed

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Nice! Thank you...I will purchase one of these. Thanks for all the input.

 

buceye

Active Member

• Jul 21, 2008

• #5

better yet get heavy duty three-way plug that would alson give you some control on a fan that could be used in cooling the area
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=242128-57775-821296&lpage=none

 

grapefruit

Active Member

• Jul 21, 2008

• #6

awesome, thanks for finding that. I have a fan in there but I keep it on all the time. I don't know if that's good or not.

 

buceye

Active Member

• Jul 22, 2008

• #7

no problem with fans on I leave mine on 24/7 moving air is important brings in co2 and help keep plants with fresh air to leaves