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Which WIFI smart sockets to choose for 2.5 KW thermoelectric fans?

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  • #1 20903515
    adambien100
    Level 3  

    1. I need two smart sockets which will switch on and off two fan heaters each of 2.5 KW in separate rooms. Both rooms are in range of fixed internet via FunBox 3.0. I would like it to be possible to control and modify the schedule remotely via the app and from the PC. It would be good that the sockets are of some well-known company and promising for the future to work with other devices within the same environment.
    2. If my mobile phone from each of the mentioned rooms can see via WI-FI the FunBox modem - will the selected intelligent sockets also have such a connection to the net via WI-FI and the mentioned modem?

    Thank you in advance for any help
    Adam B
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  • #2 20903540
    Anonymous
    Level 1  
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  • #3 20903561
    p.kaczmarek2
    Moderator Smart Home  
    I wouldn't take just any smart switch, they're low quality, I'd take one for more power, certainly more margin wouldn't hurt. A review photo (I'm not saying I recommend this particular model, but I'd look for something like this):
    Smart switch WL-SW01 with voice control, scheduling, and smartphone control features.

    How do you want to control the scheduler from the PC? This is done in the Tuya app, on your phone.

    With coverage varies, no one can tell you, you must try it yourself. WiFi is generally not the most stable solution, especially when there are obstacles in the way and more other networks in the building.
    Helpful post? Buy me a coffee.
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  • #4 20903813
    adambien100
    Level 3  

    I was thinking of a typical socket. The socket to the mains, to the socket the plug from the thermo fan. And this smart switch is another solution
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  • #6 21464770
    Daro1003
    Level 34  
    The SP111 socket seems robust.
    Although a 2.5kW I would be a little afraid to connect to a smart socket where the relay is very small.

    For this type of load, it's worth building a small switchgear already and using an EARU module which has a robust relay up to 63A taking by half is still a lot. I have been controlling a 2.5kW heater with such a module for a year now.
  • #7 21480532
    kylonik

    Level 13  
    The heater in the boiler has been in operation for over a year now, the frequency of activation is quite high from 6 to 15 times a day and surprisingly the relay is up to the task 😜.
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Topic summary

The discussion focuses on selecting Wi-Fi smart sockets capable of handling 2.5 kW thermoelectric fan heaters in separate rooms with remote control and scheduling via app and PC. It is recommended to choose smart sockets compatible with the Tuya app for reliable control, although scheduling from a PC is typically managed through the mobile app interface. Concerns about the power rating and relay robustness of smart sockets are raised, suggesting a preference for devices with higher power margins or industrial-grade relay modules such as the EARU module rated up to 63A for safer operation. The SP111 socket is mentioned as a robust option, but caution is advised when connecting high loads like 2.5 kW heaters to small relays. Wi-Fi connectivity depends on the range and obstacles between the FunBox 3.0 modem and the sockets, similar to mobile phone connectivity. Examples of successful long-term use of Wi-Fi sockets for heating devices are provided, including a Tuya-compatible LTC-GGW-LXU414 model. Overall, the choice should balance power capacity, app compatibility, and network reliability within the existing Wi-Fi environment.
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