thermostat help

[dymback]

i have just being given 4 thermo stats how ever i havent got a clue how they work
i am going to get a electrition to hook them up but i am just wondering how they are set up
pic attacted

anyone eles use this

[buck]

Blair,

I have a couple that are similar. They are really easy to wire up but you might be best to get an electrician to wire them for you. For those type you would be best to attach it on the back wall about half way in the enclosure.

Mick

[dymback]

we are getting an electrician to do it dont wont to die lol
do they hook into the heat mat or the power switch
and do they take long to hook up would most electrician know how to set them up
thanks

[junglemad]

stick with the electrician champ

[buck]

The sparky should know how to set it up. They don't take long at all. Basically all they are is a switch that turns the power off to the heat source when the set temp. is reached. The live/active wire goes into the thermostat, then back out to the heat source. Just make sure he positions it in the middle of the enclosure.

[dymback]

ok kool
i will get them done asap does anyone know how much 4 will cost to set up (how much do sparkys charge for them)

thanks

[hazzard]

The position of the thermostat depends on the size and heating arrangement of your enclosure.

Generally you are trying to achieve a thermal gradient.

Eg) a 6by2by2 ft enclosure using lights at one end the thermostats are placed as shown in the pic. about 1ft away from the basking spot in the middle of the back wall. If they are placed in the middle of the enclosure it is hard to achieve a significant gradient. I can achieve 10-15 deg using this arrangement.

Cheers

PM if you want more info on positioning.

[dymback]

thanks for the help

[buck]

Originally Posted by hazzard

The position of the thermostat depends on the size and heating arrangement of your enclosure.

Generally you are trying to achieve a thermal gradient.

Eg) a 6by2by2 ft enclosure using lights at one end the thermostats are placed as shown in the pic. about 1ft away from the basking spot in the middle of the back wall. If they are placed in the middle of the enclosure it is hard to achieve a significant gradient. I can achieve 10-15 deg using this arrangement.

Cheers

PM if you want more info on positioning.

I'm not sure I understand your logic.
The temp gradient will depend on whatever temp is set on the thermostat. Surely you can achieve the same temp gradient with the thermostat in the middle by adjusting the desired temp?

[dymback]

know this is where i get confused and say WHAT lol

[dymback]

can anyone eles post where they keep there thermostats be it the side middle or what have ya

[Auzlizardking]

Originally Posted by buck

The sparky should know how to set it up. They don't take long at all. Basically all they are is a switch that turns the power off to the heat source when the set temp. is reached. The live/active wire goes into the thermostat, then back out to the heat source. Just make sure he positions it in the middle of the enclosure.

LOL when I first got my thermostat it tock three sparkies to wire it up two blow the fuses and buggered the thermostats and the last guy did it in two mins. I have seen them being installed that many times now I can do it with my eyes closed.

[Auzlizardking]

Third of the way up in the middle

[medlock86]

Hey There 'dymback' I'm An Electrician. They Are Very Easy To Set Up Mate. You Only Need A Few Meters Of 0.75mm2 Twin And Earth (extension Cord Cable) And A Male And Female Plug Top From The Hardware Store. Cost You About $15 Bucks.


Here's A Diagram Anyway.....


Hope This Helps Mate, This Is Exactly The Way I Wired Mine, It Should Take You Half Hour Or So.

Daniel

Don't Hesitate To Pm Me And Ask Anything Else.

[buck]

Blair please don't attempt to do this yourself. Get an electrician to do it.