How to make a cheap dimmer

[sweet allyson]

Originally Posted by sweet allyson

That looks really easy but, what is a reostat? Do you have any pictures of how to hook up the flex watt and everything together? Sorry to be so dumb, but I have never seen the flex watt stuff used. So, I never as much info as possible, with easy detailed pictures. Cause I'll be doing this all by myself.

Any answers, please?

[joker_8]

Now that it's been brought up......
USE AT OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now that its been said, I have been running 3 of these for almost a year and have nad no problems whatsoever. Im not discounting what Gus said, I assumed it would be common sense to be safe but I over estimate humans lol. So be careful guys. Thanks for the insight Gus, it DID need to be said.

[muzixman]

Originally Posted by sweet allyson

Any answers, please?

rheostat = dimmer switch (controls the power to your heat source) I don’t have any pics right on hand but I will see what I can do

[sweet allyson]

Originally Posted by muzixman

rheostat = dimmer switch (controls the power to your heat source) I don’t have any pics right on hand but I will see what I can do

Thank you SO MUCH! I have a home being set up for my new baby and I'm really worried about being able to keep to temps right with such a big space. So, I'm think that this flex watt tape stuff might be the way to go. But, I have no clue what so ever about it, and no one I know even know what the stuff is.

[muzixman]

Hope this helps if you need more help just drop me a pm

http://www.arbreptiles.com/cages/flexwire.shtml

http://www.mgreptiles.com/flexwatt.html

http://www.mgreptiles.com/FLEXFAQ.html

[joker_8]

The thing t remeber th is a rheo will control the amount of power going to the "thing" so it must be manually adjust to stay withing a certain range, as ambiant temps ( air temp) will have a large inpact on it. Good luck

[AKbluedawg]

No grounding lead? These are being connected to GFCI recepts?