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Danno91
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25/04/2012 : 17:59:40
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Well one of my thermostats packed in fortunately I had a spare, unfortunately it was a on/off stat
I use ceramic bulbs non light emitting I am about to order some more spares and was wondering if this type of stat is ok to use,
I have noticed that the temp fluctuates 1-2 degrees and the dial does not match what the true temps are.
Thanks in advance
Danny |
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Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:07:26
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Well I'd give it a go, can't be worse than no stat. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:17:50
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| I've never used ceramics but if I remember correctly a pulse proportion stat is the best... |
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blackskull
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1278 Posts |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:30:00
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| i had a ceramic on an on/off stat for a while but it shortened the life of the bulb, i think it lasted 3 months if that.i use pulse stats and not changed a ceramic in over a year |
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Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:31:51
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| Sorry - meant temporarily until replacement comes - pulse is definitely best for ceramics. |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:42:50
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| Pulse or dimming are both absolutely fine for ceramics. I use dimming and they are accurate and never fluctuate not even .1 of a degree. They are also gentler on bulbs as its a constant steady flow of electricity not switching it on and off really really fast. |
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Danno91
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/04/2012 : 23:46:38
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| Thank you all I didn't even realise my spare was the wrong one buying a few in as I have another four vivs that need to be prepared, I have also been toying with the idea of building a rub stack for in the future I have seen some really good guides recently |
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JB2012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/04/2012 : 00:23:44
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Hi Danno
I use dimming, as they're suitable for ceramic & IR bulbs and have found them excellent at keeping a constant temp. I'm using ceramics in two 2ft vivs, and IR in a 3ft with no problems so far
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Thermostat choices
