Hey guys!
Quick question for the guys with the knowledge on electrics, I bought a wall dimmer switch today to connect onto 20W heating cable. I connected the wire like I thought it should be done (the live wire cut with the ends going into the dimmer switch and the neutral still in one piece). Every time I switch it on the wire gets incredibly hot, 50 degrees at least. Am I connecting it wrong or did I just waste R200?
Also, can one cut the heating wire into smaller lengths? I want to make heatmats. It is a serious headache as I need to heat up my AFT and at the moment have to switch it on and off constantly to maintain the right temps.
Any help would be appreciated!