How to Plug in a Temperature Switch

A temperature switch or adapter allows climate control in grow-houses and plant nurseries. By adding a temperature switch to a standard outlet and then plugging in the heaters or grow lights, an added level of adjustment results. Use temperature switches to help maintain a level temperature for producing sensitive vegetables or flowers in harsh environments.

Temperature switch adapter
Standard U.S. 120v wall socket
Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Unscrew the retaining screw in the center of the 120v wall socket but leave the faceplate on.
- 2
  Push the temperature switch into the wall socket, making sure the prongs enter fully. Line up the "pigtail" -- the small metal bar in the temperature switch -- into the screw hole.
- 3
  Insert the screw through the pigtail and back into the screw hole and tighten it down to secure the temperature switch and faceplate to the wall.
- 4
  Plug in the grow lights or heat strip and adjust the settings off the temperature switch by turning the dial or knob, depending on the model.

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