Stacking multiple sockets for electrical heater

nazhus · 3 Jun 2023 at 12:46

Might be bit of a silly question but i have a 2.5kw electrical heater that has a broken thermostat and currently use a remote control socket to switch it on and off.

I also want to use a timer socket, so i guess the timer socket plugs in first, then the remote socket, then the heater plug. Both sockets are rated at 3kw.

Will this be safe or is it too risky?

Semple · 3 Jun 2023 at 12:48

Why not just buy a smart plug that can do the remote and timing in one single device?

nazhus · 3 Jun 2023 at 12:54

Semple said:
Why not just buy a smart plug that can do the remote and timing in one single device?

I've actually been thinking about doing that, never owned one before but are they good? how often would you say it loses connection?

CaptainRAVE · 3 Jun 2023 at 12:56

Semple said:
Why not just buy a smart plug that can do the remote and timing in one single device?

That’s what I do for the heater and lights in my gym. Also most of the lamps in the house.

Semple · 3 Jun 2023 at 12:56

nazhus said:
I've actually been thinking about doing that, never owned one before but are they good? how often would you say it loses connection?

Yes, running about 8 around the house. Assuming your WiFi is okay, and where you're plugging in isn't out of reach then shouldn't lose connection.

You also have much greater flexibility than most traditional timers. I.e. if your daily usage varies then you can set a schedule accordingly.