Would this work?

[ryanisgothic]

Ok, i need a way to control the temp of the UTH on my ball pythons tank. If i cut the cord in half, stripped the wires down and connected them to a dimmer switch (like the ones for kitchen light etc) would that be a safe way to do that or would i be better off just buying a Zoomed rheostat. I think it'll work but i just wanted to get your guys opinions. Im probably gonna end up testing it.


Thanks
Jerry

[Qetu]

you can just plug the uth into a light dimmer... idk what kind you have but at home depot they have one for like 9 bucks. but i really suggest you buy a thermostat. you can get one for around 50-60$ its wayyyy worth it. trust me.

[mrshawt]

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...-WH&lpage=none

[Neal]

I know for a fact home depot carries them, because i've purchased from there before. Also I know for a fact lowes carrys them, you just have to make sure you get the one that has a light socket plug, like the link mrshawt gave you.

[dr del]

Hi,

Bear in mind that if your house temps fluctuate you will need to keep checking and adjustinga rheostat.

In those circumstances it might be even more worth it to get a thermostat instead.

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Thermostats-p-1-c-250.html


dr del

[ev477]

If you don't want to spend over $50 on a thermostat, you can always get a less expensive, but also less accurate model http://www.reptilesupply.com/product...oducts_id=2534

[mrshawt]

I would recommend the Repti temp 500r over the Zilla one...cheaper too, I believe.
http://www.reptilesupply.com/product.php?products_id=75

[ev477]

I would recommend the Repti temp 500r over the Zilla one...cheaper too, I believe.
http://www.reptilesupply.com/product.php?products_id=75

Good find. I have one of each of those. I like the repti-temp one better because I use 2 outlets. I thought I paid more for it for some reason though.