Thermostat Ques.???

[Kellyr]

I was wondering... If I buy a thermostat and plug that into the outlet.. then I plug a power strip into the thermostat.. would all the heaters I plug into the powerstrip be controlled?? No??

Just thinking this could save me money and I wouldnt have so many cords and wires.. (which means it probably wont work.. lol.. :main_laugh: )

 

[LeapinLizards]

Thermostats are designed to control a certain wattage. It really depends on how many you are planning to plug into it. Different thermostats also come with different numbers of plug-ins built into them. For example, I have a Herpstat that's maximum wattage is 500, my rack is pushing 450ish, therefore I will not be controlling anything else with that particular device.

Just be sure to do the proper research on the device you plan on purchasing Then you'll be fine!

 

[Jorgevill]

Talking about Thermostats, I know Helix would be the best, but another one you recommend more cheaper?

 

[LeapinLizards]

Johnson controllers I have heard are very worth the money. No personal experience, but I know many breeders that use and love them.

 

[loulovespat]

hi i wondered if anyone could help me, my gecko sleeps under the light all the time, its
80of on his cool end and also got his heat mat on half way under his hide... he does sleep in his hide but only in the daytime but at night he sleeps under the light, im so confused... am i doing anything wrong???

 

[Mel&Keith]

Johnson controllers I have heard are very worth the money. No personal experience, but I know many breeders that use and love them.

I really like our Johnson controllers. We have a Helix running our incubator but I actually prefer the Johnsons. Different controllers have different wattage maximums so you just have to add up each heating device and make sure you're within a safe limit.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I use Johnson's on all my racks, and Helix for my incubators.

 

[Kellyr]

Thank you for the info

 

[Jorgevill]

I use Johnson's on all my racks, and Helix for my incubators.

Marcia, I'm buying a Johnson for my incubator, I just dont have that much for a Helix, you think the Johnson can do the work?

Thanks

Jorge