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No wonder I couldn't find one.
Home Depot says none of their Canadian outlets stock Thermocubes!
This U.S. farm supply dealer apparently ships everywhere.
http://www.premier1supplies.com/detail.php?prod_id=21548&cat_id=0&P1SSESSID=973aeeedcc090a5eef6e295f61ee1393
I think theres a T-1, T-3 and T-4 model, so be sure to get the one you need.
The one that comes on around 35F and shuts off at 45F is the T-3.
Barb
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Posted : 03/11/2010 12:19 am
Thanks for the research, Barb.
I cannot find them in local stores so I figure I'll have to order one online for my planned Chameadorea hut.
Maybe another for the laying hens, who always get one of those 250 watt heat lamps in winter.
--Erik
P.S. way off topic, but W spent the evening getting night vision goggle training in helicopters in Missouri. 8)
Posted : 03/11/2010 1:27 am
Thanks for the research, Barb.
I cannot find them in local stores so I figure I'll have to order one online for my planned Chameadorea hut.
Maybe another for the laying hens, who always get one of those 250 watt heat lamps in winter.
--Erik
P.S. way off topic, but W spent the evening getting night vision goggle training in helicopters in Missouri. 8)
Posted : 03/11/2010 1:28 am
Barb- Check the price. There is a 'hedonics' store here that sells them. The price is higher, but I bought them since I did not have to pay shipping.
Posted : 03/11/2010 7:20 am
I just procured one off of Amazon. Something like 12 bucks and free shipping.
It better work.
Posted : 03/11/2010 9:30 am
Ah, to be in the USA... Amazon.ca just doesn't cut it...
Posted : 03/11/2010 10:55 am
35-45f worked great for my Washys last year.
Should be able to find them around $12 + shipping
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Posted : 03/11/2010 11:48 am
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I ordered one online before I saw Paul's post about hedonics.
From my link, they're $13.00 plus $30-something to ship UPS to Canada...pretty high shipping charge for a 3-ounce item.
Oh well.
Canadian border will probably hold onto it for a month to see if it's a "restricted shipment" 😆 😆
It really ticks me off that US purchase price is $13.00.
If--and that's a big if--we can find 'em here, they're about $45 or $50. Ridiculous! 👿
Why the heck is everything so bloody expensive here?
*grumble grumble*
night vision goggle training
Erik, I bet W found that training exciting!
Barb
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Posted : 03/11/2010 12:24 pm
Barb- FYI they were 20 bucks from Hedonics. So you're not losing that much since they'd have to ship to you anyway.
Posted : 03/11/2010 3:24 pm
Hi Guys,
Got two from this place in California.
Yeah, was about $20 a piece factoring in shipping.
Duncan
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Posted : 03/11/2010 7:28 pm
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My one item will be $43.00 👿
Which ones did you get Duncan? The T-2 or T-3?
You folks know I've got a little thermostatically-controlled space heater for my palm hut.
Do you recommend turning the heater onto full blast Hi Heat, and then plugging into Thermocube which would then control the heater's on/off setting?
Or just keep the heater at a medium heat for the thermocube to kick on/off?
Thanks.
Barb
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Posted : 03/11/2010 8:00 pm
I would crank your heater back some, the thermo cubes are rated for 1500 watts and that's likely what your heater is on full power. You really don't want your heat to go off like mine did last year 😉
Bill
Posted : 04/11/2010 10:15 am
I agree with Bill,if it's going on and off at 35/45 your Trachy is
spoiled anyway-as long as the low setting is enough to keep it "warm."
They should be rated to 1800wts,aren't they Bill?
Just saw a place that sells them with shipping $18.78
WTF
$30 to ship? That ain't right! 👿
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Posted : 04/11/2010 10:46 am
"$30 to ship? That ain't right!"
Oh, Canada!
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Posted : 04/11/2010 10:49 am
Maybe they are 1800 watts that would make more sense since there 15 amps, duh on my part.
Posted : 04/11/2010 2:31 pm
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