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Hi,
I have been having trouble finding the right thermostat. I really only need one, as the two cages I need it for have the same temperature range. I just need a thermostat that can handle two ceramic heat emitters, possibly some heat tape, and that is about it. I suppose I could hook a space heater up to it to just heat up the whole room, but I don;t think that would be necessary to keep the cages at the proper temperature. I do not think the cages will need anything more than that to heat them, though they are quite large, I think the ceramic heat emitters would suffice. One cage is 5 feet tall by 3 1/2 feet by 2 feet deep. The other cage is not yet constructed, but it should be about 6 feet tall by 5 feet wide by 2 feet deep. Do you think a ceramic heat emitter would be able to heat these? What thermostat would be a good one to control the temp of these cages?
I also need to find a humidifier for the larger cage. I have been looking around, but I have not found anything that can humidify such a large cage. I need the humidity to stay between 60-90%. Could I use one of those humidifiers from drug stores? I don't really want to buy one of those full misting systems, because I can put together one a lot cheaper. I appreciate any help you can offer on either subject. Thank you, Josh

Thermostat: Ranco
Humidifier: ??????
I don't use them.
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Greg Holland
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I agree Ranco for thermostat

For misting i could put you one together for about $50.00 that would handle both cages.

Heres how i built the one i use to use :
Pond fountain pump $30-$40
3/8" - 1/4" flexible hose adapter $2.00
1 pack of watering heads for hanging plant baskets from home depot $8.00
this will produce a rain like effect to the cages VS a finemist but works very well

On cages that high a CHE will be hard pressed to heat the entire cage to a good temp
i would suggest adding a heat source to the floors if not already one there .
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