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Your recommendation for smart plug (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Bronzie@sh.itjust.works to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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I'm tinkering with our ventilation over-pressure function in combination with an inline fan I run when 3D printing or soldering, to get the fumes and particulates out while simultaneously not creating a massive vacuum inside. The plan is to control it with MQTT from HA to a PLC that controls the ventilation via RS-485.

Therefore I'm looking for a simple but clean looking smart plug that I can integrate with HA to let me know when the fan is on (pulling power, actual wattage is irrelevant) to automatically enable this function.

I know Sonoff makes some, but I always prefer personal advice over random search results.
Preferably Zigbee or WiFi (offline) as I don't have any Matter/Z-wave hub/dongle. Compact design and black would be nice, but not a must. Stability and ease of setup matters more than added functionality.

Does anyone have any personal experience to share?
I'm grateful if you do. Thanks!

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[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

I'm using the third reality plug and it works really well although they don't recommend using it with motor things such as air conditioners etc because of the startup. They recommended I find a contactor plug instead of a relay plug in order to run air conditioners and stuff like that with it.

[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Sadly I can’t find the inrush current on it, but I’m hoping it will be fine. If I burn one, I’ll look to build some sort of soft starter myself.
This hobby has turned into a deep rabbit hole long ago anyways….

Thank you for the advice!

[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 weeks ago

I am running a 550 watt air conditioner on mine and it works. From what I can tell, it seems to take about 2000 watts immediately at startup, which is ~17 amps. The plug I have is rated for 15 amps and it seems to be alright. So far anyway.

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