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Step 4Mount the Switches and Wiring
Drill 1/4" or 3/8 " holes in the fondue stand for the switches and mount them. The 3-position switch that comes with the motor can be mounted there. The shut-off switch can go beside it, once the wires are run to it that cut off the main power from the battery.
Note that the resistor that comes with the blower wiring is normally inside the heater duct, where it's red-hot coils get cooled by the blowing air. It must be located in a place open to air flow, and at least a foot away from combustibles. An good alternative wold be a 20 amp capacity motor control rheostat for the 12-volt blower motor.
It's tempting to use a 120-volt AC motor as the drive motor, but don't do it unless it is a sealed unit. The chance of spilled liquids getting on the motor is too great. 12-volt is generally considered safe as far as shocks go compared to household voltages.
Note that the resistor that comes with the blower wiring is normally inside the heater duct, where it's red-hot coils get cooled by the blowing air. It must be located in a place open to air flow, and at least a foot away from combustibles. An good alternative wold be a 20 amp capacity motor control rheostat for the 12-volt blower motor.
It's tempting to use a 120-volt AC motor as the drive motor, but don't do it unless it is a sealed unit. The chance of spilled liquids getting on the motor is too great. 12-volt is generally considered safe as far as shocks go compared to household voltages.
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