I don't wouldn't suggest this t-stat for a permanent solutions and please dont look at this for a cheap way out. I'd suggest a ranco or helix of you can but it would be great if you wanted to try this out and give everyone on here a report. If it ends keeping your temps right where you want them, keep it. I say i wouldn't use it only because it looks to use a dial and has no LCD screen so it probably wont be very acurate.