I have a 480v, 33-A (single phase) heater to control. As provided by the vendor, the heater is simply 'on' or 'off.' I'd like to find a way to control the output. The heater is nothing more than a bit of sheet metal holding a resistance element. Think "big toaster."
The heater is the first of many, that will be permanently mounted at work stations. As currently planned, the heaters are WAY too close to the operators and the equipment. I want to warm folks - not sear them! Having the operator cycle the disconnect between 'on' and 'off' strikes me as a (forbidden words deleted) means of control. Vendor does not offer any controls.
I imagine the 'perfect' control to be a simple dial .... turn it more, you get more heat .... plus a timer to keep it from being forgotten.
Any thoughts? I'm open to anything from a readt-to-use product, to some specific component suggestions.
Thanks.
