Wi-Fi circuit breaker

HELOBRAVO

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Posted: 6/10/2026 4:51:07 PM EDT

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Anybody have any experience with these?
I have a 220 V Sauna that I would like to be able to turn on with my phone when I’m on my way home.
Other ideas to automate this are welcome.

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Posted: 6/10/2026 5:30:30 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By HELOBRAVO:
Anybody have any experience with these?
I have a 220 V Sauna that I would like to be able to turn on with my phone when I'm on my way home.
Other ideas to automate this are welcome.

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Circuit breakers are supposed to be for overcurrent protection, unless they are specially built for switching duty.

Stick with a regular breaker and wire in a wifi controller separately.

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Posted: 6/10/2026 5:49:12 PM EDT

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Thanks for the heads up op. I didn’t know they existed. I could see where these could be very useful.

This sure seems like a good way to get what you want to accomplish op. Assuming the controls aren’t digital.

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Posted: 6/12/2026 12:28:35 PM EDT

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but the better question is will your sauna / hot tub thing auto start up when power is applied?

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Posted: 6/17/2026 6:37:11 PM EDT

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Leviton smart switch to operate a contactor.
I use one for my water heater.

Probably do the same setup when I upgrayedd my air compressor so it doesn't kick on at 0200.

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