Used to control THERMOWELL heating mantles or other resistive heating circuits (hot plates, heat tapes, water baths, etc). Offers a wider range of control than proportional on/off type. It may also be used to control incandescent lamps, room fans, stirring motors. 60 Hz. Model SS-2: A lightweight benchtop unit with cylindrical steel housings (3 3/4 × 3 1/2 in.), gray epoxy finish, polyurethane feet, pilot lamp, 3-wire receptacle (U.S. plug) on a 12 in. cord, and a 4 ft, 3-wire power cord with U.S. plug.