Sorry everyone for not checking in here for awhile....
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Originally Posted by MeTaLpYtHoN
is it neccesary to connect a power strip to the thermostat? doesn't the thermostat come with an outlet?
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The thermostats do not come with any type of outlet. They must be wired. You can wire a powerstrip or a cord with a receptacle on it. If you wire a receptacle, you can always plug a powerstrip into it later if the need arises.
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Originally Posted by lucky8926
Same question...What if i'm only using it to control 1 section of flexwatt for 1 enclosure. Do you have a wiring diagram for that??
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Use the same diagram but wire in a 3 wire cord with a grounded receptacle.
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Originally Posted by robin s.
dennis i was wondering what the differences between these two are... the second one say it has a disply and sensor but i would imagine the first one would at minmum would have the display.. does the first one have both the display and sensor as well?
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The first one is what I sell and it has a display and sensor. The only difference I can see by their description is the sensor length. The first one is 6.5 ft and the second one is 9ft. I'll check one out at my supplier tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by akaangela
Are these good temp controlers? I need one to control the temps in my cages (I will have 2-4 cages). Will this product work well? If so I am going to get one instead of the ones for $19.99. Thanks
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They are very reliable controllers. One unit can easily control 4 cages as long as they are the same. Just remember to plug them all in at the same time since you only have one probe.
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Originally Posted by Slitherin
Use the same wiring diagram, instead of a power strip wire on a household extension cord. The ones you can get for a buck at wal-mart, they have three plugs so you can controll up to three heating elements.
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Keep in mind this thermostat and the Ranco can handle over 1500 watts. Those small $1 extension cords are only rated for about 300 watts. It is not a good idea to wire in something rated less than the controller. You may be fine running flex watt but if you start adding in lights or CH emitters you run the risk of overloading the cord and having a danger of fire. A small piece if properly rated wire and a receptacle is only going to run you about $5 at Home Depot. It's a good investment to stay safe.
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Originally Posted by Slitherin
They are the best for the money, alot better than the 19.99 unit, from which I have heard from several usedr is bound to fail.
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You get what you pay for and the few extra dollars is money well spent when the safety of your herps and your home are involved.
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Originally Posted by akaangela
How much would dennis charge to wire it up (for everything?) and how long would it take to get it??? Thanks
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I charge $85 shipped for one wired either with a receptacle or powerstrip and $80 ea if you buy 2 or more. Shipping is usually the next day after the order is placed and is USPS Priority mail now. I used to use UPS Ground but they have become a real hassle and are real slow. The link to my website is in my signature.
I'll make sure to check this more often but if there are other questions, feel free to PM or email me and I will be happy to answer them.
Dennis is still the man though! I dont have much respect for the other ranco and johnson controls thermostat suppliers but Dennis is a Class act!
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