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RE: Proportional thermostat accurate or not?

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Posted by: chris_harper2 at Thu Jan 8 10:42:18 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by chris_harper2 ]  
   

What is the difference between ambient temperature and the set temperature on the thermostat? I have heard that they work best when ambient temperatures are at least 10* cooler than the desired cage/incubator temperature.

I have also heard that proportional thermostats struggle with heaters that are too powerful for the cage or incubator they are heating. In other words, they will be more accurate when used in conjunction with a heater that will warm the cage/incubator just a bit more than you need at full blast.

And when all else fails, increase thermal mass helps with stablizing temperatures.
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