What is the best thermostat to use with this heat pad?
1526239
I have a few different ones and haven't noticed much difference between them. I have a hydrofarm, a couple zoo meds and a couple exo terras. The zoo meds are probably My least favorite because they don't actually have the temperature, they're more of a dimmer switch.
1526240
I use the "Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats". Works pretty well but a bit pricey, here's the link:Jump Start MTPRTC, Digital ETL-Certified Heat Mat Thermostat for Seed Germination, Reptiles and Brewing
1526241
I use the "Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats". Works pretty well but a bit pricey, here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NZZG3S/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2222970
After a lot of research I finally found the right remote thermostat for this unit. The Honeywell TL8230 programmable thermostat. It is a very nice thermostat but it will require some re-wiring of the New Air G73 unit. The good news is it works the way I expected it to be.
1447102
It's very quick to heat up. I have bought over 100 heating pads in my lifetime and most don't last a year. This one is really good and I like how it goes off automatically after one hour unless you reset it which is easy. Plus you put it on the degrees you want not just low medium and high. I highly recommend this item
1408265
If you read up online one is preferred but I don't remember which. We use an electric warming pad with removable fleece cover which we wash once the weather warms up.
1633816
My wife has it on the floor and somewhat next to the bed. It's pretty easy to regulate temp. controls and the thermostat seems pretty accurate and sensitive. The thing about heat is that it rises. And the blowing air heats a bit locally, but goes straight up. Sometimes I find it more cost effective (for myself) to heat via conduction (heating blanket) or sitting next to something like the Sengoku panel heater which uses 150 watts. Sengoku SP-160 Mini Panel Electric Heater. 150 WattMy wife has this Vornado on all night and my local electric bill is sometimes off the chart. Then again - I live in a 1860's Massachusetts house which is for the most part a heat sieve. :) My wife has it on the floor and somewhat next to the bed. It's pretty easy to regulate temp. controls and the thermostat seems pretty accurate and sensitive. The thing about heat is that it rises. And the blowing air heats a bit locally, but goes straight up. Sometimes I find it more cost effective (for myself) to heat via conduction (heating blanket) or sitting next to something like the Sengoku panel heater which uses 150 watts. Sengoku SP-160 Mini Panel Electric Heater. 150 WattMy wife has this Vornado on all... » Read More My wife has it on the floor and somewhat next to the bed. It's pretty easy to regulate temp. controls and the thermostat seems pretty accurate and sensitive. The thing about heat is that it rises. And the blowing air heats a bit locally, but goes straight up. Sometimes I find it more cost effective (for myself) to heat via conduction (heating blanket) or sitting next to something like the Sengoku panel heater which uses 150 watts. Sengoku SP-160 Mini Panel Electric Heater. 150 WattMy wife has this Vornado on all night and my local electric bill is sometimes off the chart. Then again - I live in a 1860's Massachusetts house which is for the most part a heat sieve. :) « Show Less
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Should be as easy as plug in your controls into the pad plug it in the electrical outlet and hit the on button. Then select desired heat level and enjoy. If you want it to heat up a little faster touch the preheat button and enjoy half hour of high heat and then it returns to heat settings you selected. The controles should light up with the numbers L, 2, 3,...18, 19, H.
69091
3 heat settings plus off. So...low, med, high. I found the low setting is hot enough. Unfortunately within 24 hours the light on the control stopped working. This is dangerous as could be inadvertently be left on as no timer and cut off switch on this pad. I now keep it as a backup and bought a different make with a timer! I consider this pad very dangerous as if it is left on it could burn someone who did not have the mobility to turn it off. Hope this helps.
1838098
If the controllers in the AC units and the controllers in the heating units are compatible with the 5 button thermostats it will work, you better check the part numbers on the controllers (inside the units themselves) and call Dometic and make sure, these units are very specific with compatibility, even with other Dometic models and years. Their service dept is very helpful so you won't end up with very expensive book ends.
786595
shouldn't need a relay. however with the floor heating first question is it under tile or carpet with this type generally you best use with a controller that has a probe in the floor material so that it doesn't get too hot to touch. this controller is very accurate at controlling room ambient temp and silent.
1314849
I have used many different controllers. This is the only one that thinks and is adaptable to all configurations. also the factory will help call them.They adjusted one for me so it resets to my desired temp.
2186163
Yes the thermostat is in the controller and it will regular the temperature
1158328
I m am heating a well insulated area approx. 12' x 12' and its the only source of heat. its always around 70 deg. and the thermostat is set at 2. I highly recommend this heater. I use natural gas. if there is a power failure it will continue to operate. I shut it down in the warm months and restaI heat an area 12' x 12' and its my only source of heat on that side of the house. I converted an attached garage into a bathroom and laundry room. with the thermostat set at no. 2 its always 70 deg. its running on natural gas. I am very satisfied with its operation and it will fully operate with loss of power. i rate it highly and easy to install I m am heating a well insulated area approx. 12' x 12' and its the only source of heat. its always around 70 deg. and the thermostat is set at 2. I highly recommend this heater. I use natural gas. if there is a power failure it will continue to operate. I shut it down in the warm months and restaI heat an area 12' x 12' and its my only source of heat on that side of the house. I converted an attached garage into a bathroom and laundry room. with the thermostat set at no. 2 its always 70 deg. its running on natural gas. I am very satisfied with its operation and it will... » Read More I m am heating a well insulated area approx. 12' x 12' and its the only source of heat. its always around 70 deg. and the thermostat is set at 2. I highly recommend this heater. I use natural gas. if there is a power failure it will continue to operate. I shut it down in the warm months and restaI heat an area 12' x 12' and its my only source of heat on that side of the house. I converted an attached garage into a bathroom and laundry room. with the thermostat set at no. 2 its always 70 deg. its running on natural gas. I am very satisfied with its operation and it will fully operate with loss of power. i rate it highly and easy to install « Show Less
556495
Very versatile. Range is 1 to 60 minutes. Heat range is 113 to 166 degrees F. Large pad. I love mine. Hope this helps.
1490236
They do Julia. You can go to the Thermophore website and order it. I personally prefer the manual switch because I tend to fall asleep with the heating pad on. However, after posting my last comment raving about this heating pad, the manual switch has broken and since I made the purchase 6 weeks ago I have been unable to get either Amazon or Battlecreek to help me with regard to a replacement. I am very disappointed.
2261212
I have a heat only system too with window A/C units. It works fine controlling just the heat. Great thermostat have had no problems.
924391
I used a king single pole thermostat purchased at my local home center. seems to work just fine.
1387696
I think the temp controller is on the cord, so if yours is OK I would think you can use it. Ours shorted out so we decided to replace both the cord with the thermostat and the heating element.