Installing Flexwatt

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how to wire it to the thermostat?

Depends on

1) what did you use to wire it? I use cheap extension cords, cut the receptacle ends off and connect that end to the flex. That way I've already got a plug on it.

2) What kind of t-stat? Wired How? I buy unwired Rancos from MG, wire them myself with power cord and surge protector strip, just the same as he sells them set up. So if you're is already wired, just plug the flex into the t-stat power strip and you should be good to go. I wouldn't recommend wiring the flex straight into the t-stat, that would make it too hard to disassemble if you needed to pull the whole thing apart, or move it to a different tank/tub.

I'm using the extention cord idea.

I found this link.
http://www.reptileevolutions.com/Sec...0d42d474855556

And so I was planning on doing it like that. However on my thermostat (honeywell) I don't think there is an "Out" as in "out to outlet" So I'm thinking about cutting the wiring thats going into the thermostat and running it directly to the outlet, however I think that might bypass the thermostat altogether.

I guess I don't know what you mean by is the thermostat already wired, its battery operated, so I just need to get the flexwatt connected to the thermostat. As of right now I could plug the flexwatt in and it would have power, I'm just trying to get it on the thermostat.

I'm really not sure how I should be doing this.

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Originally Posted by Griggs2121

its battery operated

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i wouldnt recommend this because the batteries could fail while your at work and the flexwatt could overheat the cage/tub, or worse, while your on vacation or something. get one that you plug in, because if the electricity goes off then the flexwatt does too, so no chance of overheating.

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Originally Posted by Griggs2121

I'm using the extention cord idea.

I found this link.
http://www.reptileevolutions.com/Sec...0d42d474855556

And so I was planning on doing it like that. However on my thermostat (honeywell) I don't think there is an "Out" as in "out to outlet" So I'm thinking about cutting the wiring thats going into the thermostat and running it directly to the outlet, however I think that might bypass the thermostat altogether.

I guess I don't know what you mean by is the thermostat already wired, its battery operated, so I just need to get the flexwatt connected to the thermostat. As of right now I could plug the flexwatt in and it would have power, I'm just trying to get it on the thermostat.

I'm really not sure how I should be doing this.

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It doesn't sound like the thermostat that you are using is the appropriate type for this installation.

Do you have a link or a pic of the thermostat?

I can't find any links that have them for sale, but its a standard Honeywell digital thermostat. Model number is RTH110B

I really don't want to have to go back and get a different thermostat, but if I have to, is there something you could recommend that Home Depot would have?

if this is a regular house hold thermostat it is 24 volt powered. you can find 120volt stats but they are harder to find in reg. stores. the 24 volt stat will need a transformer to step down the voltage from 120v to 24v. and also a relay or contactor to control the load of the heat source going on/off. a ranco or johnsons control stat is a better/simple choice. they are setup for 120/240 volts already and have long probes to sensor the heat!


vaughn

got a link? Do they carry them at Home Depot?

So your saying the one I have, won't work?

the rancos and johnsons are not sold at lowes/home depot. you might be able to find a 120 volt thermostat there, alot of electric base board heating use 120 volt stats. you could use a dimmer as in the link you gave until you can order a thermostat.


vaughn

Ok, thanks for the info

do you have a link as to where I could order one?

(one problem after the other)

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