Thermostat

[lyoto]

Is this a good thermostat for my heat pads?


http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/s...k=P_PartNumber

[Vypyrz]

Is this a good thermostat for my heat pads?

No, With the amount of time, effort, and modification it would take to convert a house thermostat into one suitable for heat pads, you would be better off just getting one already made for it. I'm not a master electrician but the house thermostat you linked looks like it runs on 240v...

[saber2th]

I'm going to say NO! Besides, how would you use a probe with that. If you are on a tight budget, you may want to look into Johnson's Controls or Ranco ETC-111000. If thats still to much then look at this. http://www.bigappleherp.com/BAH-1000-Thermostat
You really do not want to skimp on the thermostat, your snakes lives depend on it.

[don15681]

no, goggle herpstat or helix if you want a good thermostat

[seeya205]

The unit has to be in the enclosure and it only reads ambient air temp and not ground temp. Unless you can connect a probe, it would not be practical!