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Can they be sufficient for a rack system , something like 4 or 5 tubs ?.
Yes they cut power to your heat strip but kick back on within a few degree drop.
Is this really that big a deal ?.
 
A good on/off t'stat will be fine for your rack...just make sure it can handle the combined load. I use, and happily recommend, the Johnson Controls A419. Obviously, there are less expensive options; but I'd experienced enough equipment failures, and was ready to buy something that was going to last. 15 yrs later, and mine are still going strong - the only problem I've ever had was one power strip that shorted out...but it had had water spilled on it several times; so it wasn't a fault of the equipment (I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner, honestly). The thermostat itself was fine; so I just replaced the power strip, and put it back in service.
 
Ranco-ETC

Makes good product and heavy duty. These models are on/off. However, for some people it's what they are looking for.
 
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