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Where can I buy a rheostat besides petsmart?

skittledoo

skittledoo

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The local Petsmart seems to have been out of stock for the past week or so. My UTH keeps reaching around 100 degrees right on the glass so I have it turned off right now. I need to get a rheostat so I can dim down the amount of heat the UTH is giving off and I'm wondering where else I should check. Would Home Depot or Lowes carry them for a decent price?

Also... Some sources I've read mention using a thermostat instead of a rheostat. What's the difference between the two? Please excuse my ignorance here. This is my first corn so I'm still learning all this stuff and I want to make sure I set her tank up right.
 
A thermostat uses a temperature probe / sensor that will cycle the heater on and off according to the desired temperature that has been set. A rheostat will just reduce / increase the voltage / amperage to the heater but it will remain on at all times. The rheostat can be turned on & off with a timer but you will not truly be able to maintain a stable temperature.
 
Wal-mart, Lowes, Home Depot any hardware store.

Also... Some sources I've read mention using a thermostat instead of a rheostat. What's the difference between the two? A T-stat turns the UTH "ON" and "OFF" at a set temp. A rheostat just limits the voltage going to the UTH so it can still over heat if the temp in the room goes up and a rheostat is a pain to set. This is a rheostat and this is a T-stat.

Fatman
 
My favorite place to get good supplies online is Reptile Basics: http://reptilebasics.com/

I would recommend getting a thermostat right off the bat. I've used rheostats and they're junk. Mine were always too hot or not hot enough, there was no middle ground. I got a thermostat, it cost a lot, but it was worth it! Reptile Basics carries the Thermostat that I purchased. :)
 
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