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Jack · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:55 pm Post subject: termostats

is it possible to have multiple heat pads/strps attached to the one thermostat
because im not wanting to spend about £100 on thrmostats

so if any one has any ideas post back

thanx Very Happy

Jase · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:00 pm Post subject:

It is possible but you may end up with varying temperatures on each mat. Just make sure you don't exceed the wattage on the thermostat Wink

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Jack · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject:

so how would i go about doing that Smile

Jase · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:21 pm Post subject:

Doing what, sorry?

Linking them all to the stat? Use an extension lead.

Not exceeding the stat wattage? Check the limit of the stat and don't go over the limit
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Jack · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject:

oh ok thanks for that mate Very Happy

Rick_Albig · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:02 am Post subject:

They will work OK off one stat if you use the same wattage heat mats. This should give you the same temps on all of the mats. If you use different wattage ones the temps will be very unpredictable and will not control in the way you want them too.

Jack · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:09 am Post subject:

thank for that i think i know where im going now Very Happy