Quote Originally Posted by JasonGranger View Post
Do you think a proportional thermostat is required for a RHP? I'm going to be needing a Boaphile soon. I have two Johnson thermostats already. They are on/off but they've been very consistent for my Flexwatt. However, RHPs are obviously different than Flexwatt. My room averages 70-72 during the day and 68-70 at night.
You would not have to, but I do suggest using proportional to save on the electric bill. With an on/off type, the RHP will be on 100%, then off 100%. It may take a while to heat back up each time, and kick on and off often. Although the proportional is on all the time, it is on a very low percent.