Dimming Thermostat For Heat Mat

Though the dimming thermostat can also be used with heat mats or ceramic heaters it won t be quite as effective as a pulse thermostat so we would only really use this for basking light.

Dimming thermostat for heat mat.

With a reliable single output capable of sustaining reptile heating equipment up to 600 watts minimum 40w the habistat dimming thermostat is perfect for heat bulbs basking bulbs and even just light bulbs ensuring your reptile gets both the heat and light it requires to thermos regulate metabolise and digest their food efficiently contributing to their overall health and wellbeing. 3 hagen exo terra reptile dimming thermostat 600 w 4 inkbird itc 306t pre wired electronic heating thermostat 5 inkbird digital heating and cooling outlet 1100w itc 308 6 inkbird only heating thermostat digital c206 7 century digital heat mat thermostat controller 8 vivarium electronics ve 100 thermostat for snake habitats. Heat mats are sometimes also known as heat pads underfloor heater or under tank heaters uth but they all do the same thing. Simply connect your heat mat heat cable ceramic heater or heat bulb to the exo terra day night thermostat set the preferred daytime and nighttime temperatures and place the heat sensor in the desired spot.

In our store we tend to use them for our tortoise and chameleon enclosures to keep the basking area at the perfect temperature. Alternatively of course dimming thermostats can be used just as effectively for ceramic style heaters. The push button dial system of the thermostat will prevent accidental changes of the set temperature if the device is being handled. They re versatile and available for whatever temperature control range you desire.

Provide gentle warmth from beneath. For the most accurate temperature control a pulse proportional or dimming thermostat should be used. Simply connect your heat mat heat cable ceramic heater or heat bulb to the exo terra day night thermostat set the preferred daytime and nighttime temperatures and place the heat sensor in the desired spot. Prorep heat mats have been tested with all microclimate thermostats.

Heat mat and strips can be used with on off dimmer or pulse proportional thermostats. Whether you go for a heating mat thermostat or you buy an on off thermostat. It can work directly with the heat source you have installed in the vivarium which is another added benefit. On the other hand dimming thermostats are great for light emitting heaters.

Always control heat mats with the appropriate thermostat. A heat mat can be controlled with a dimming thermostat if the combined load with more than one heater attached exceeds 40 watts. If you want a constant surface temperature for example a hatchling snake rack then the pulse proportional offers very accurate control and a continually warm mat rather than a hot cold cycle.