Are there any less expensive thermostats out there that can handle a 3 prong plug? My heat cable is has a 3 prong plug, and none of the thermostats really say if they're only 2 prong or 3. I only need something simple... nothing too fancy.
Thanks,
Will
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3 prong thermostats...
throatoyster
Jul 31, 2005 07:28 PM
Replies (2)
justcage
Jul 31, 2005 08:57 PM
The link below will take you to a grounded(3 prong unit) Johnson controls, inexpensive, reliable and efficent... Hope this helps,
-Matt
Link
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www.MGReptiles.com
markg
Aug 01, 2005 02:40 PM
If in the US, heat mats/cable with three prongs are able to be used in wet or hazardous areas. If you aren't using it in a wet or hazardous area, you don't have to use three prongs. Use a 3-to-2 prong adapter on the heater. Then it doesn't matter what controller you use.
On the other hand, if using the device outside, use all three prongs.
Mark
>>Are there any less expensive thermostats out there that can handle a 3 prong plug? My heat cable is has a 3 prong plug, and none of the thermostats really say if they're only 2 prong or 3. I only need something simple... nothing too fancy.
>>Thanks,
>>Will
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