hydrofarm users

[JaGv]

im using 3 strips of heat tape on hydrofarm Tstat but i want to add 2 more strips would it be ok if i connect a surge protector then add more plugs of heat tape?

[alittleFREE]

As long as it doesn't exceed the wattage limit that the hydrofarm has, I think. But I could be wrong so don't take my word for it.

[kitedemon]

I am guessing you have the MTPRTC not one of the other ones they make?

MTPRTC has a Max current: 8.3 amps / 1000 watts Personally I would not want to run it too close to that 900w max for me but you should be fine as long as it is the same. I absolutely would have a failsafe however.

[satomi325]

I have a Hydrofarm on my quarantine rack. It works fine with a surge protector. I've had a power strip filled to the max plugged into the Hydrofarm with no issue. (Yet. Knock on wood)

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[domenge]

I have my hydrofarm set to 89 for this incubator im running before my girl lays.. Ill check it and sometimes gets down to 87 86.. is that normal?

[snakesRkewl]

on/off thermostat for the most part suck for incubating.
They have a swing of 2-5 degrees or more in some cases, making a target temperature difficult to maintain.
My first season incubating I used an on/off thermostat and did nothing but freak out over temp swings, then I got proportional thermostats and have had no issues with temp swings.

[JaGv]

I have my hydrofarm set to 89 for this incubator im running before my girl lays.. Ill check it and sometimes gets down to 87 86.. is that normal?

Set it higher i until you get the temp you want i had the same issue

[JaGv]

I am guessing you have the MTPRTC not one of the other ones they make?

MTPRTC has a Max current: 8.3 amps / 1000 watts Personally I would not want to run it too close to that 900w max for me but you should be fine as long as it is the same. I absolutely would have a failsafe however.

i dont think i will ever get to the 900w my 4" flexwatt is only 12" long per shelf i should of added that to my post

[JaGv]

I have a Hydrofarm on my quarantine rack. It works fine with a surge protector. I've had a power strip filled to the max plugged into the Hydrofarm with no issue. (Yet. Knock on wood)

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im only trying to use 1 plug for 2ft of 4" heat tape i already have 3ft with 1 plug

[The Serpent Merchant]

Set it higher i until you get the temp you want i had the same issue

How does that change the fact that there is a temperature differential on on/off thermostats?

The way they work is they get up to target temperature, turn power off, let temperature fall until it hits the swing (which I believe is -2 degrees from set point) then power back on until target temperature is reached again... Repeat.