That is exactly why I run mine on a RANCO ETC. It is extremely accurate!Thanks for the input, guys. My frog room is about 13x12 so I'll probably just go ahead and grab a room heater. It would be nice to be able to actually see my frogs this winter instead of dealing with all the plastic. I've had a lot of overheating issues with heaters in the past though so I'm slightly apprehensive about it. Are any of you heating a room of similar size? I'm curious to know what the impact was on your electrical bill.
Max and I use this electric, oil filled heater. Shop Feature Comforts Oil-Filled Heater at Lowes.com The thermostat leaves a lot to be desired so we use a digital, two stage RANCO thermostat which also lets us hook up an air conditioner or fan to the second stage. This gives us full control heating and cooling. We can set it to be accurate within 1 degree. ETC Supply
As you are in Arizona, is it something you don't have to worry about anymore? I imagine you have to deal more with Summer's heat.This is exactly how I used to do it as well.
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As you are in Arizona, is it something you don't have to worry about anymore? I imagine you have to deal more with Summer's heat.
High quality, soft coat, LowE glass in your windows can make a big difference in blocking out some of that heat. Don't even bother with the cheaper, hard coat.Yep - this was in Maine, before I moved.
We have fairly steady temps here - it's just a lot of work to keep them steady in the home.
Furnace, Swamp Cooler, Air Conditioner and Opened-up House all have a place here (at different times of the year). I keep the temperature in the frog room between 58 and 78.
Of course I also use LED lighting to lower waste heat. Whatever I can do to keep temps down, I do. I have an insulated window shade that helps when it really gets hot out.
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High quality, soft coat, LowE glass in your windows can make a big difference in blocking out some of that heat. Don't even bother with the cheaper, hard coat.
