Cheap Thermostat Controls

[plowjockey]

I have some heat lamps, that I want to set up for the cats and the hens.

Since they are 300 watts and can overheat, we'd rather not leave them on all the time, only when the temps get to a certain low.

Anybody seen something like a thermostat that is built into an extension cord, or outlet plug-in adapter? Seen a few, but they are $25 and up.

[Bearfootfarm]

Search for "Thermocube"

They can be found for less than $15

[plowjockey]

Originally Posted by Bearfootfarm

Search for "Thermocube"

They can be found for less than $15

Perfect! Thanks

[anniew]

Why would the hens need heat lamps?

[Txrider]

Originally Posted by Bearfootfarm

Search for "Thermocube"

They can be found for less than $15

Sweet I could use a couple of those things... Just what I needed..

[Sawmill Jim]

Be sure to check the watt or amp rating on the t stat or it could be bad

[Bearfootfarm]

Why would the hens need heat lamps?

Maybe to keep the water from freezing?
That's what I use them for

[Bearfootfarm]

Originally Posted by Sawmill Jim

Be sure to check the watt or amp rating on the t stat or it could be bad

Can operate loads up to 1800 Watts, 15 Amps, 120VAC

http://www.smarthome.com/7143/Thermo-Cube/p.aspx

[Cheribelle]

Excellent! I need to order some of thse.

[plowjockey]

Originally Posted by anniew

Why would the hens need heat lamps?

Cold weather makes egg production drop. Also frozen eggs are just a drag to deal with.

The heat lamps just warm the coop a bit.

Even if they slow laying, they still speed up eating, in cold weather.

[Just Cliff]

Just bought 4 of them. They will come in handy

[rancher1913]

I had an old line voltage t-stat I used on my brooder lamps because it would get to hot for the chicks. make sure you use a line voltage and not a low voltage--big diference.

[seedspreader]

This is why I come here.