I thought I'd share the plans of my proofing box with our forum members, it keeps a temp range of 0.4F degrees. I use a 60W bulb connected to a Zilla Reptile Temperature Controller ($30) inside an ice chest ($8). Additionally, I use an independent digital sensor ($4) to display the teperature outside the box.
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I'm impressed. Thanks for sharing. Could this be used to control a fridge, do you reckon?
Andrew
There are similar controls that you can use for a fridge or freezer. Check this link at Amazon for ideas.
I am impressed wow, never thought about that.. Thanks for sharing
Ross I never even knew they had controls for the fridge except what was built within it. Thank you too for that info.
Excellent idea! Having trouble locating a $4 independent digital sensor. Do you have any recommendations?
LTJB, these little thermometers are cheap as chips on eBay, and being electronic they should be quite accurate.
I too intend to build something like this, though finding a place for it is the hardest part!
I know that using a light globe is probably the simplest way of providing the heat - but I would really like to find a more permanent, space-efficient way of heating, without breaking the bank of course. Various immersion heating elements can be found, or heating pads for pets or reptiles... I wonder if they can be adapted for use here, or if anything else might be suitable.
Kym.
I put mine on top of my DSL modem, and it worked perfectly. The heat comes from the bottom, but the DSL modem is such a small heat source, it almost self regulates. It can't produce too much heat.
Joe