My Cheap Heat install
Well decided to go with the "Cheap Heat" system in our 5th wheel. I did the install as a DYI, have done enough electrical work to feel comfortable with the high voltage work. I read all the document...
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pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
What was the time required to do the DIY?
Sorry I missed this question.
I worked for about an hour and a half to make the 3" duct extension it would have been about 20 minute if I had access to a sheet metal brake.
The install in the trailer took about four hours to get the wiring pulled and connected, 10 gauge wire in somewhat tight spaces is not real easy.
Needed to cut and secure covers for the old openings for connection to the duct from the furnace. Then needed to cut new openings through floor and duct to drop the new plenum into.
The last item to do was placing the switch, I wanted it next to the t-stat. We currently don't have a sealed under belly, so it was an easy job of hitting a 1" space between the cross member and water tank support with the cable. The cable included with the kit is about 20' long and was easily long enough to get to near the furnace for connections.
To make dealing with the connections at the furnace easer in the future I installed a terminal strip.
I will say totally impressed with the quality and construction of the product!
