What is the best way to monitor temps in a rack system? multiple digital therms/hygros? + how do you control temps 1 or more thermostats?
03-11-2007, 06:14 PM
Nordinho
Re: rack build
In my set-up, i use heatcables and a thermostat. I monitor my heat and humidity in the upper, lower and middle tub with thermo/hygro meters. I control my temps with the thermostat right on top of my substrate, if this is what you mean. I hope i answered your question.
03-11-2007, 06:26 PM
rm1888
Re: rack build
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nordinho
In my set-up, i use heatcables and a thermostat. I monitor my heat and humidity in the upper, lower and middle tub with thermo/hygro meters. I control my temps with the thermostat right on top of my substrate, if this is what you mean. I hope i answered your question.
do you have a pic of you setup, how many thermostats do you use?
03-11-2007, 06:29 PM
tmlowe5704
Re: rack build
If all enclosures are the same size and heating requirements are the same, you can use 1 thermostat. Just be sure not to go over the max wattage
03-11-2007, 06:40 PM
rm1888
Re: rack build
thank you. i will begin buiding my rack, just need to find some cash to buy equipment and snakes! luckily i have a very supportive wife!
03-11-2007, 06:45 PM
Nordinho
Re: rack build
Quote:
Originally Posted by rm1888
do you have a pic of you setup, how many thermostats do you use?
This is my rack. I use heatcables at the left side. These are controlled by one thermostat. The ambient temp in my room is 78.
nice rack thats kind of what i had in mind. cheers
03-11-2007, 06:56 PM
Nordinho
Re: rack build
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chase13
So is this your temp on the cool side? What are you using to measure temps?
Yes, this is the temp on my cool side, it could be a little warmer. I use some simple thermometers inside the tubs and one outside the tubs, to measure the temp in my room.
