Quote Originally Posted by sneakerpro View Post
I have one lamp and one heating pad, and for now, have no controls on either of them. I regulate the lamp on a 12/12 cycle. Do I need to spend $100's on timers and thermostats?
The heating pad you have is the biggest issue, because uncontrolled heat pads sit around 110 degrees. Yes you do need a control for the heatpad, not the lamp though. For the lamp if it is too hot, you can buy a lower wattage.