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Thermostat Randy 02-18-2008
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Posted by Randy on February 18, 2008, 1:25 pm
Can I hook up a cheap room thermostat that you get at Lowes to a heat
lamp. Want to use it in a dog house. I was told that would not
work.

Any advice?

Posted by Glenn on February 18, 2008, 1:38 pm
Only if it is a 120V one. Most of them are not cheap.
The regular house version is usually around 24V.

They do make 120V switches that are 24V activated but
they are NOT cheap. [g]


> Can I hook up a cheap room thermostat that you get at
> Lowes to a heat
> lamp. Want to use it in a dog house. I was told
> that would not
> work.
>
> Any advice?


Posted by Big_Jake on February 18, 2008, 11:00 pm


> Only if it is a 120V one. Most of them are not cheap.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100041847

$18 is pretty cheap. This is one of the most common ones that I have
seen.

I think it is more correct to say "A few of them are not cheap" -
like
this:

http://www.honeywell-thermostat.com/honeywell/TL7235A1003.html

And this isn't even that bad at $65. Might be a little pricey for a
doghouse.

JK

Posted by v8z on February 19, 2008, 11:15 am
Or, for $29 get a complete 120v ceramic space heater with thermostat, fan,
and safety shut-off
http://tinyurl.com/28ta73


>
>
>> Only if it is a 120V one. Most of them are not cheap.
>
>
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100041847
>
> $18 is pretty cheap. This is one of the most common ones that I have
> seen.
>
> I think it is more correct to say "A few of them are not cheap" -
> like
> this:
>
> http://www.honeywell-thermostat.com/honeywell/TL7235A1003.html
>
> And this isn't even that bad at $65. Might be a little pricey for a
> doghouse.
>
> JK



Posted by PeterD on February 18, 2008, 3:08 pm
wrote:

>Can I hook up a cheap room thermostat that you get at Lowes to a heat
>lamp. Want to use it in a dog house. I was told that would not
>work.
>
>Any advice?

Get a thermostat designed for electric baseboard heat. These are
simple, and will handle the load without any problems.

There are other solutions as well... Thermostats designed for just the
purpose that you describe (rugged, and simple). Check with a supplier
who specializes in agriculture products.

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