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Connecting an electric autoclave via a dimmer switch
    #27099138 - 12/20/20 10:57 AM (3 years, 1 month ago)

Hey friends,

I have a steam autoclave which is heated by a simple built-in heating immersion element, which takes up about 2kw with no thermostat or regulator.

So basically, the thing heats up, goes up to about 20 psi, goes "pSSSHH!" and drops just above 15 psi and then back up again.
Pretty annoying and might dry up on long runs. (didn't try it for above 15 minutes though)

I read the manual and it says "During the sterilization process, the user can directly connect a voltage-regulating transformer to appropriately lower the voltage to keep the pressure in the sterilizer at a stable state."

So, I gather that I can get a dimmer switch and wire it up to regulate the heat of the autoclave so that it stays at 15 psi and doesn't go above it.

I ordered a diy dimmer switch (pre-assembled) which goes up to 4 kw, just in case.

My questions are: Did anyone here try a similar solution?
Would it be find if the switch can go up to 4kw even though the autoclave takes up only 2kw?

Am I risking myself here, provided that I can solder and fix electric stuff at home? (as in installing sockets and lamps and stuff like that)
What should I look for / look out of?

Thanks :smile:


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