You had better get something controlling the heat. At least a dimmer switch, if you have to save up for a good thermostat. You can get a dimmer switch for under 10$ at home depot, lowes, etc.
This is what I did and while it does lower the temp of the heating pads, the temp is not steady so it requires constant tweaking. But if you cannot afford a thermostat (like a helix or herpstat) the dimmer switch will work until you get sick of it.
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