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Old 07-06-2014, 12:42 PM
Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)
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Dew heater controller

I am making dew heat controllers out of pulse width modulators and it comes out very inexpensive, like a 3 channel, with each channel handling up to about 120w ( far in excess of what you would ever need) would cost about $35.

If you want to chat about it give me a call on my mobile on 0400372813 or send a pm.

The commercially available ones are just to expensive
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Old 07-06-2014, 01:27 PM
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PM sent Arthur, I want one.
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Old 06-07-2014, 04:17 PM
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I picked up my Dew Heater today, thanks Arthur. Just wanted everyone to know what a quality device it is. Three channels for a very atttractive price. Why go anywhere else.

I will get some photos up soon.
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Old 06-07-2014, 04:54 PM
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PM'ed also, sounds interesting & agreee with commercial prices ! Thanx for the opertunity Arthur





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I picked up my Dew Heater today, thanks Arthur. Just wanted everyone to know what a quality device it is. Three channels for a very atttractive price. Why go anywhere else.

I will get some photos up soon.
Hi Glen, Looking forward to some photos
Cheers . . .
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Old 06-07-2014, 05:52 PM
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Here are the photos of the Dew Controller made by Arthur (atached). RCA sockets are gold plated. Power cord (with push button switch) has active LED in the end to indicate when it's turned on. I will do some testing with my heater straps in the coming days. Good Value in my opinion, and solid, should last many years.
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Old 06-07-2014, 09:57 PM
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Hey Glen,
Hope you haven't voided your warranty by opening it up

But yes, It looks like a nice piece of work.
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Old 06-07-2014, 10:22 PM
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No dramas

No Allan, all is good, not worried about that.
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