By its self no, you plug in the Zoo Med or heat tape into a thermostat, set the thermostat to the temp you want, in this case 90 degrees, then adhere a probe from the thermostat to the UTH. Depending on the type of thermostat, once the probe senses the temp you set it to, it will either limit the power to the UTH to maintain the 90 degrees (proportional) or shut it off completely. (on/off). Most like proportional thermostats because it consistently maintains the desired temp. A on/off style like the hydrofarm for example, will shut off once it reaches the desired temp but usually won't turn back on until 3-5 degrees below the temp you set it to.
Originally Posted by martin82531
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