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Re: Light Dimmer Rheostat Instructions
Originally Posted by llovelace
No power strips are grounded and cannot be plugged into this type of dimmer
I usually break off the ground probe to get around that problem. Will that work?
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Re: Light Dimmer Rheostat Instructions
I don't see why not, the only problem I see is that with the dimmers you have to frequently monitor temps and adjust the dimmer, whereas if you have a herpstat type thermostat with prob it will adjust itself accordingly.
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Re: Light Dimmer Rheostat Instructions
Oh I will have a herpstat. But just in case I cant afford one when heat is needed.
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Re: Light Dimmer Rheostat Instructions
Originally Posted by t-Roy
I usually break off the ground probe to get around that problem. Will that work?
I wouldn't break off the grounding plug. If that thing malfunctions or something gets in it, all of your snakes/animals will be toast.
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Re: Light Dimmer Rheostat Instructions
how do i make it warmer on the cold side?
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Re: Light Dimmer Rheostat Instructions
Originally Posted by Michael
how do i make it warmer on the cold side?
Use two UTHs with a dimmer connected to each one. Set the cool side temp accordingly.
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Re: Light Dimmer Rheostat Instructions
Originally Posted by Kaorte
I wouldn't break off the grounding plug. If that thing malfunctions or something gets in it, all of your snakes/animals will be toast.
& your place... The ground is there for a reason..
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Re: Light Dimmer Rheostat Instructions
I just got the exact dimmer yesterday, thing work great!
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Re: Light Dimmer Rheostat Instructions
They actually make converters to turn three prongs into two. I picked some up at Walmart.
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