Thermostat and electrical strip?

[Bettacreek]

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.

[Phil]

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

[Gloryhound]

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.

[Bettacreek]

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?

[simplechamp]

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?

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