Re: helix vs ranco themostat?
Thankyou both. :)
I shall now await their response with love in my heart and a tilt in the kilt :twisted:
dr del
Re: helix vs ranco themostat?
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Originally Posted by Reptilebasics
Just had a similar email exchange with someone in the UK. Problem is that the Helix currently available works on 120 Volts/60 Hz. The voltage issue can be overcome but the hertz is going to be the trouble. Jeff at Helix talles me they hopw to have a "Euro" compatable version out in the not too distant future.
Hi,
Actually the uk uses 60Hz too for its mains so that should be ok. Thanks for the info on the euro version as I had no idea about that **doffs hat** :) - I managed to get the makers of flexwatt to send me their price list for 240v equipment as well. They ony do certain sizes in 240v (no 3" for example) but I tend to be a little happier when i know the equipment I'm using is rated for the voltage ( all those years at college doing electronics wasn't for nothing you know!.. I got a t-shirt out of it.:oops: )
It feels like I'm P'ing uphill but the uth we have over here will in no way heat up to 94 reliably so I am waiting to hear back how much calorique want for shipping to test flexwatt. The zoomed heat cable ( boy should I have read more) will get to 94 and hold overnight but I prefer a little extra capacity in my heating elements and I plugged it in without a thermostat and the temperature went down??????
It's been a slow process but I'd rather take an extra month or two at this stage and guarantee the rack will do what I need it to reliably and with minimal fuss.
dr del
Re: helix vs ranco themostat?
Wow,
Those guys are fast.
Already got an email reply mentioning the euro stuff will be released later and offering to keep my address and alert me when it becomes available - I'm seeing what you guys like about them, customer service or what.:eek:
dr del
