Can I plug 3 heating mats into a power strip and plug the power strip into the Digital Thermostat's AC output?
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We are using them in a snake rack with THG heat tape for under the tub heater with six tubs so 3 pieces for heat tape to one therma but than I am not trying to heat soil niether... the temps of the other pieces stay around the same as the on the probe is on.
1655467
The thermostat comes with only one probe that's used to monitor the soil's temperature from one tray. If you could hook up multiple mats you cannot assume the soil's temperature in all the trays are the same.
1655468
I currently have 2 heat mats plugged into a strip that in turn plugs into the Digital Thermostat. Been using this setup for 2 years, with no issues. I love it and believe that it would easily support 3 mats. Keep in mind that my mats and tray are all identical, since there is only 1 prob for the monitor.
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If you mean additional strip, I don't believe you can, because there is only one connection from the front panel unit. It looks like a pretty standard 4 pin connection though. I'll try to remember to add pictures of the connectors to the product Page in a day or 2.
565220
The strip itself needs 12volts. You can use whatever power supply as long as the output is 12 volts (3 amp) , you would need to solder on the wires to the strip.
1355613
Hi- not unless you cut off the ground prong. But I don't know if the unit would supply power to anything if it is not connected to ground- that's a question the manufacturer would need to answer. If it did, you could then plug in multiple appliances. You might search for one that's designed for 2 prongs- I think I saw a couple when I was looking for this one. Good luck-
1970439
No and no. It's a plug in transformer box with a wire attached and the end of the wire is split to be put into the respective places in the thermostat wiring.
549187
I answered this from mu iPhone, but I'd like to add something. If the area of the heated area is so large that two thermostats are need, I would suggest splitting the areas and have one thermostat for each area. There is no way you can have two thermostats for the same floor. That would be like having two thermostats for the same furnace. :)
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Without a thermostat the mats continuously heat. You will need a thermostat for each mat. I have two others that are single trays also. I run 1 small and this larger one via a power strip to 1 thermostat and the 3rd mat to another as I have some seeds I grow that require cooler temperatures when growing. The thermostats do have a piece to hang them with which is great. I have all my controls and power strips mounted on a 2x4 in my grow room so they are out of my way!
1347894
No, Buy a converter AC plug which has a 3 femaile input and a 2 male output lugs. Bruce H. Moir
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You have to add amount of watt of each strip and not exceed 80 watt. If your strip is 10 watt, you can use 100 watt power supply for 8 or even 9 strips.
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There is a connector on the other end to allow multiple strips to connect. However the power supply and driver module will limit the number you can connect. Two shouldn't be a problem, but not more than three.
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Since someone installed my thermostat for me, I'm not sure how it's wired for heating and ac. However, you can switch to use the heat settings only.
370080
The beauty of this product is that you can attain numerous configurations; including yours. The heating cables must be kept3 inches apart and never overlap. This is key and as long as you follow this rule you will be in good shape. Also, remember where your powercable is coming from when you start. You will need to run through a GFI outlet ( I had to install a new one). Warming systems includes pretty good instructions for installation of your mat.
1939112
There is a 12v/300mA output terminal strip. It can be configured as normally open OR normally closed.
1497765
These mats do NOT daisy chain together, so each one needs a plug. How many you can run off of one thermostat depends on the max wattage on your thermostat. Each mat runs on 105 watts.So if the max wattage of your thermostat is 300 you would need 2 thermostats to run 4 of these mats
1840803
Yes, I am using several of them with the Hydrofarm Digital Thermostat - it's plug and play.
1795340
Sure, that would work great. You could plug a power strip in and turn everything on or off. Just be sure that if you un-plug and re-plug in, some things do not automatically turn on (ex: newer Ac's, TV's)
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Unless your local codes, etc. allow unlicensed homeowners to modify their wiring, I would urge contacting a reputable licensed electrician to set up your thermostat and attach the wiring. You can safely install the heat element mats and the thermostat sensor wire under your flooring by closely following the instal instructions - in particular extra care to see that heat element wires are not nicked. You're electrician will check for this before wiring in to the household power. It is a good product and wonderful,economical heat when complete. - Hope this helps!