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 Posted - 21/03/2009 : 21:44:34
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Hi all, since getting a brand new max - min thermometer i can now see the combination of ministat 100 and a micro-climate heatmat 12watt i think have noticed now that i have a temperature swing of 23.5 to 28.5 deg.c any ideas if this is normal for the controller or should i be expecting more to be honest i was a little disappointed.
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1.0.0 Tom a 10 month old Flourescent orange Corn 29 inches and growing fast
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Posted - 21/03/2009 : 22:23:11
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| With on/off stats they do take a while to kick back in when they shut off,so they will let the temp drop a bit before they come back on,hth |
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Posted - 21/03/2009 : 23:33:01
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so is a 5 deg on off dif to be expected if so is this still ok maybe a better controller is on the cards
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1.0.0 Tom a 10 month old Flourescent orange Corn 29 inches and growing fast
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lee2308
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Posted - 21/03/2009 : 23:38:08
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mines the same,i dont think it's much to worry about but if your still concerned you could get a pulse prop stat or go for a ceramic or infra red on a dimmer stat.
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Posted - 22/03/2009 : 02:48:48
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| Part the reason why i dont use a stat for my snake, just got a thermometer inside the hide.. they knock off and dont turn back on practically when its freezing again..poopin my opinion |
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1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 'Bowser'
1.0.0 Staffordshire Bull Terrier 'Remo'
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matty18714
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Posted - 22/03/2009 : 09:09:30
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| Marc, you really should be using a stat..If your not hapy with a mat stat use a pulse. They are more accurate. Without one theres nothing to stop your mat burning through itself. |
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Posted - 22/03/2009 : 09:37:21
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You've basically got 26C +/- 2C, I'd knock it up a couple of degrees so you range from about 26 to 30.
Yes this is common with on/off stats, but far better than no stat at all, which has the potential to kill. If you would like a more accurate range a Pulse Proportional stat is very accurate and cost ~£30. |
 
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Posted - 22/03/2009 : 17:38:52
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i'm afraid i'm a gadget man so i have purchased a dimming micro climate temp controller about £35 and will work if i decide to go for a heat lamp. Cheers for the replys
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Blackecho
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Posted - 22/03/2009 : 17:42:10
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| I think the Microclimate Dimmers are ok with heatmats, I know that the Habistat version need a minimum load of 40W so are no good for mats. |
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Posted - 22/03/2009 : 18:16:49
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I had a look in a lps and the box said suitable for all heat sources with no mention of minimum power so promptly went home and ordered online :)
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1.0.0 Tom a 10 month old Flourescent orange Corn 29 inches and growing fast
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