multi-probe rheostat/thermostat - Page 2

RazzleMcDazzle · 10-07-04, 12:23 PM

I would love it.... not a minute too soon. I am heading to HomeDepot this weekend. I have 5 Aquariums that are driving me nuts with lamps and dimmers..... BTW, I can't belive PetSmart was charging $30 for the rig (rhetostat), I got mine from Zellers for 4.49 for the dimmer and 2.39 for 3m 3 outletted cord.

jadegrasse · 10-08-04, 01:23 PM

What temprature range are you guys looking for? I put a mini switch on the one I am using with a 10k resistor on it ($10 for parts) so I can flick the switch so the thermostat reads the real temprature on one setting and subtracts 10F on the other setting. This allows me to use it to to 90F. Maybe Jim or Trevor needs another remote probe thermostat and will cover the parts or maybe I'll make another one for myself. I'll try and start this week.

Alain

Vengeance · 10-08-04, 01:26 PM

I'd need something that could get to 95oF to be effective for me, but I'm sure other people might only need lower requirments.

jadegrasse · 10-13-04, 09:09 AM

Ok, I started the construction project. Hope to have it done next week. Is there a project section on this site I can post it too?

Alain

Vengeance · 10-13-04, 09:19 AM

I know there are links in a How two sticky thread in this forum that are very helpful, I'm sure if you post it here and ask one of the mods they will include it in the sticky thread.

munchy · 10-13-04, 07:34 PM

sticky icky

munchy · 10-13-04, 07:35 PM

thanx all but i have not yet been able to find a multi probe thermostat so i think ill get a couple helix systems.

munchy · 10-13-04, 09:53 PM

im looking to get one within the next couple days. does anyone know of any canadian helix distributors? possibly in bc?

thanx
kris

RazzleMcDazzle · 10-24-04, 08:58 AM

OK, I opted to buy some ESU units for now, but the home thermostat idea should be real easy. My question is, where do you put the actual unit. The thermometer is inside the programming unit and I don't think it optimal to place it inside the enclosure. Being able to create an extension for it so it is like a probe and keeping the unit outside the enclosure on the rack is what I would like to do. Any ideas on mods or specific models?