Thermostat and electrical strip?

Some of the thermostats have electrical strips wired with them. The ones that don't, can you plug a regular one in and have them all work properly? Thanks.

Yes you can, just be sure and not overload the thermostat......

Yes you can, just make sure you don't get the GFCI kind. Just get a basic generic cheapo power distribution strip. On some thermostats the GFCI type can cause damage to the thermostat per the actual instructions included with the thermostat.

Thanks. I've read about which type of strip to use (I actually have one that I've been wanting to replace/upgrade anyways, because it has my electronics plugged into it). I wasn't sure if I had to get all electrical and wire it specifically or anything. I wouldn't be able to do it, but, if I had to, I'm lucky enough to have an electrician for a step-dad. Lol. So, when I get the thermostat, I can plug it in, plug the correct strip into the thermostat, plug in my heat tape (making sure not to overload the thermostat), dial the heat to where I want it, place the probe and the thermometer/hygrometers (think that's what they're called) where I need them and ta-da?

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Originally Posted by Bettacreek

So, when I get the thermostat, I can plug it in, plug the correct strip into the thermostat, plug in my heat tape (making sure not to overload the thermostat), dial the heat to where I want it, place the probe and the thermometer/hygrometers (think that's what they're called) where I need them and ta-da?

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Yes, except I would place the probe/thermometer/hygrometer first then dial in the temp.