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cornsnakekid92

cornsnakekid92

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i know most people dont like theese but what id i got one set it to 89* then plugged a rhestat into it and set the rhestat so the higest it could go is 89* then set it down to like 85*, if i did that it would stop it from over heating right? or am i missing somthin?
 
cornsnakekid92 said:
i know most people dont like theese but what id i got one set it to 89* then plugged a rhestat into it and set the rhestat so the higest it could go is 89* then set it down to like 85*, if i did that it would stop it from over heating right? or am i missing somthin?
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Could you restate that.
 
I've had a BAH thermostat for a year and a half now and it's performed flawlessly. I've yet to see someone who actually had this particular unit say anything bad about it. Those comments always seem to come from someone trying to sell you something more expensive.

If I understand what you are doing, it's pretty much defeating the purpose of having a thermostat to begin with. Like any other piece of electrical equipment, you need to use common sense and keep an eye on it from time to time. This is true even if you invest in a Helix thermostat.

The BAH has a green light to indicate that it's plugged in, and a red light that indicates it's powering the pad. Place the control unit where it is visible, and take a look once in a while. The red light should be flicking on and off if it's working correctly. You can also place a thermometer so it's always in the tank where you can see it easily. Hope this helps allay your fears somewhat, and good luck with your thermostat.

Scott
 
well i have herd many stories about them over heating and it is always better to be safe then srry. to restate it( sorry if i was unclear)----- plug a rheostat into the heat matt and ajust it so it is givving enought power to be at 89*, then plug a thermostat into it and set it to 85* so if the thermo works it will stay around 85* but if it does get stuck in the on possition the most power it can get( becus the rhestat is conralling it) will only let it go up to 89*
 
seems kind of expensive and unnecessary to me, but if you're going to do that, why not turn the rheostat down some to like 85 or 86? 89 is really getting up there...
 
It is a bit of overkill to use both a thermostat and a rheostat. All you need is one or the other. Which one you use is up to you.
 
well i would net set it to 898 that was just an example, and the only reason i wanna use both is becus i am going to be heating a rack system and i have herd many storys of tem getting stuck in the on possition, so this way there would be a fail safe. and the thermostat is 32 and the home made rhestat is 8 bux so it really isent bad
 
The problem with your logic is that you're assuming that the rheostat has a temperature setting when it's realy only a voltage setting. If you "set the rheostat to 89" it will only hold that temp on days when the room is the exact same temperature as the day you set it.

When your room cools down in the winter, the current "voltage" setting you're at may not even allow the pad to get to 85. Conversely, on hotter days you've lost your imagined safety margin. That means you'll need to adjust it whenever the room temperature changes.

At that point you might as well just lose the thermostat. The whole point of owning one is so you don't have to keep tinkering with a rheostat......
 
well, i would only have to ajust it a few times a year, and i just dont want my temps to become 120*, i think they could handle 89* however
 
Chris,
Just use one or the other. Not both like Scotty said.
Why make things hard on yourself??
 
Just a thought...

If you've heard that many stories about how they have failed to work properly and you don't feel like it is safe enough to have without a backup system, then why bother getting it at all. Just stick with the rheostat or go with something like a proportional thermostat. They cost a bit more but are much more reliable from all that I have read. :cheers:
 
Yes, I was referring to a Helix or something comparable.:cheers: There are always birthdays, Christmas, good-grade presents and many others. :)
 
i am one of kids and are in college, i dont get good grade presents my parents pefer ther taking away unless i get good grades method, hahawell i hvae some paintball gear i need to sell so there might be some room for me to get a helix.
 
measuring tape??

cornsnakekid92 said:
i am aking a rack and does anyone know the deminsion of the steralite 17 qt. 28 and 32 QT?
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Well, if you plan on making an entire rack system, and you are more than likely going to be purchasing the container anyways, go buy one now and do it the old fashion way: tape measure. it does wonders for finding out lengths of things.

BTW, odd place to enter the board on (i've been watching for a bit now). But hello everyone! :wavey:
 
The reason they fail is bacause they are cheaply made.. Here are some pics of the guts
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And for the perosn who said it is someone trying to sell you something.. Well to tell you the truth I have tested all the thermostats on the market(even ones from the UK) and we carry one the ones that pass certain tests.. The BAH failed within 3 days of being in a AC cooled closet and was set to 85..
 
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