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sarahw
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02/02/2011 : 16:07:41
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Right so I have decided to upgrade my normal thermostats for pulse thermostats one at a time, I ordered one the other day and have got it today but by mistake I ordered a dimming thermostat instead of a pulse thermostat, do these work as well or is it best to exchange it for the pluse stat?
It will only be used for a heat mat
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headlow
Hatchling
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Posted - 02/02/2011 : 16:48:23
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It would be best to exchange it as many dimming stats have a minimum wattage of heating source they can be used with, eg my Habistat Dimmers have to be used with at least a 40 watt bulb.
The PP's can be used with mats no probs. |
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sarahw
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 06:57:04
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| Ok thanks, will get it changed |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/02/2011 : 18:49:23
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| like headlow as said it depends on the make,if its microclimate that is a minium of 5w so could be used on a mat if its more than 5w. |
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sarahw
Hatchling
United Kingdom
248 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2011 : 22:26:13
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| Its a habistat one, dont know what the wattage is for the stat as it doesnt say, will be using it for 7 watt mat |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/02/2011 : 22:42:24
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| The habistat dimming stat has a minimum of 40 watts. I really would not reccommend using it for your heat mat a the stat wont work properly. |
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