I heard that these heat panels can only be used with an on/off type thermostat, is this true? can i use a helix proportional thermostat with a helix radient heat panel? what kinda thermostats do u guys use with radient heat panels?
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which thermostat for helix radient heat panels?
str33tsk8rx
Jun 05, 2005 06:09 PM
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justcage
Jun 06, 2005 08:03 PM
Proportional is your best bet but analog will work good as well. Id say just go with a Johnson Controls, not to expensive and will last forever...
http://www.mgreptiles.com/WOW.html
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Chondubrid
Jun 06, 2005 09:18 PM
I'm sure that one justcages put up is much better. This is the one i use for all my tanks, havent had any problems.
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-cage-supplies/thermometers-and-thermostats/-/alife-1000-watt-electronic-thermostat-with-probe/
a proportional t-stat is much better, and will extend the life of your heater. the main thing that will lead to shortened heater life is turning the heater on and off... heating it up and letting it cool down, heat up cool down etc... If you use a proportional thermostat, it will just drop the temperature to a constant always on. (yes i know dimmers and prop t-stats work by turning the power on and off really fast, but the key here is heating and cooling.)
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