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What do line voltage thermostats have that low voltage thermostats don't?
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∙ 11y ago
Line voltage sometimes varies according to how much load there is from neighbours and other users. When the voltage is high, the water heats more quickly so that the thermostat cuts out sooner, so the amount of energy used ia about the same.
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It is the difference in construction of the two thermostats. A line thermostat uses a bi-metal sensor to open and close the line voltage. The room temperature fluctuation has to be greater between the stat turning on to off, as the differential setpoint can not be regulated as fine as a low voltage stat.
A low voltage thermostat uses a Mercury switch that is operated from a spring that senses the room temperature. Low voltage thermostats do not control the line voltage to the heater but use a remote contactor to open and close the voltage supply to the heater. There is a compensator in the low voltage stat that can be set for the contactor's coil current. This way the temperature generated by the coil of the remote contactor is nulled and the thermostat only reads the room temperature. The differential setpoint on a low voltage thermostat has a finer setting than that of a line thermostat, so a more accurate temperature is maintained.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoLike the title says the line voltage thermostats have the ability to switch the line voltage directly. These types of thermostats are usually rated up to 20 amps and for switching 240 volts they have two poles.
A low voltage thermostat uses a two pole contactor or other devices to switch the line voltage. The thermostat is connected in series with the contactor's coil so when heat is called for, the contactor energizes, closing the line voltage supply to the heater.
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∙ 11y agoLine thermostats can carry the total baseboard heaters amperage.
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Why is the voltage drop large in a high voltage transmission line?
The length of the wire causes resistive load to be distributed along line. This accumulated resistance causes the voltage drop.AnswerThe voltage drop along a high-voltage transmission line isn't large in relation to the operating voltage of the line. One of the advantages (there are many) of using high voltages is that, for a given load, the line current is relatively low -so the voltage drop along the line is also relatively low.
What color is used for phasing medium voltage?
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How do you tell if you have delta or wye power?
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What are three kinds of switching mechanisms used in low-voltage thermostats?
Mercury Bulb, heat-anticipator and a cold-anticipator.
What is low voltage ic 723 regulator?
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What does inductive load effect on High Voltage transmission line?
the inductive load which is generally use in high voltage transmission line known as transformer. the transformer transform the high voltage to low voltage.
Why is the voltage drop large in a high voltage transmission line?
The length of the wire causes resistive load to be distributed along line. This accumulated resistance causes the voltage drop.AnswerThe voltage drop along a high-voltage transmission line isn't large in relation to the operating voltage of the line. One of the advantages (there are many) of using high voltages is that, for a given load, the line current is relatively low -so the voltage drop along the line is also relatively low.
Is there a switch available to control power to a thermostat for 20A 240V electric baseboard heater?
There are two types of thermostats. One is a line voltage stat. This is in effect a switch and when turned to the off position the voltage is interrupted and the heater will not operate. The other type of stat is low voltage. There will be a relay in the baseboard heater that the thermostat is connected to. With this type if installation to turn the power completely off you will have to turn the breaker off that feeds the circuit.
How much voltage in phase to phase?
First of all, the correct term is 'line to line', not'phase to phase'. The line to line voltage is called a line voltage, and its value depends on the electrical standards in your country, and the point in the electrical tranmission/distribution system where it is measured. In the UK, for example, its value could be between 400 kV (high-voltage transmission line) and 400 V (low-voltage distribution line).
Can a 12 2 low voltage line light up a 120 volt led light fixture?
What needs to be checked is the voltage of the low voltage line. If it is 120 v, that is suitable for a 120 v LED fitting. Second, is the line capable of carrying the current needed by the fixture. The answer to that is, probably, but it still needs checking.
Is it true line voltage 415 volt?
Until the requirement for the UK to conform to EU standards, the standard low-voltage three-phase nominal line voltage was 415 V (+/- 6%). After the adoption of this EU requirement, the nominal line voltage became 400 V (+10%/-6%).
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How do I determine the voltage of the wall thermostat for an electric baseboard heater.?
There are two different types of thermostats for electric baseboard heaters. Line voltage and low voltage. Connection to a line stat used the source voltage from the distribution panel and operates like a switch. Because the baseboard heater usually is 240 volts the stat breaks both hot inputs. The stat output goes to the baseboard heater. When the stat calls for heat its internal switch closes and applied the 240 volt to the heater. On the side of the stat will be a voltage and current rating that the stat must operate within. The other type of thermostat is used in low voltage installations. Instead of the switch being in the wall like a line stat, there is a low voltage relay mounted in the baseboard heater itself. This relays coil is usually 24 volts AC. An external 24 volt transformer is needed to supply a voltage to this coil. This 24 volt supply is first taken to the low volt stat and an internal low voltage switch is used to energise the coil of the relay in the baseboard heater. The difference between the two stats is very noticeable in that the line stat is very heavily built with strong termination points. The 24 volt stat is very flimsy in comparison as the current it has to handle is only the relay coils current.
What is the difference between line voltage and low voltage?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.Line voltage is a term that is used to describe the voltage that is used to operate a specific device. A service that comes into a building would be considered line voltage. For a Class 1 circuit the top voltage for low voltage installations is 30 volts at 1000 vA. For a Class 2 circuit the top voltage for low voltage installations is not under 30 volts and not over 60 volts at 100 vA. Voltages used above 750 volts are considered high voltage installations.
Which mode of transmission would result in less energy loss high current and low voltage or low current and high voltage Explain your reason?
low current high voltage power dissipation in power line = I2R the resistance of the power line is hard to reduce, especially when it is a long transmission line. but reducing the current through the line reduces losses as the square, a dramatic savings. reducing voltage would have no effect and would dramatically increase losses due to increase in current to try to deliver same power.
