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Hi all can't seem to get PMs sent so just going to ask here

Going to upgrade to a thermostat controlled setup and going with a microclimate eco lite which seems very flexible. I'm wondering what rating of heat mat to go for and any other tips.

Thanks again Carl

Hi Carl,

The microclimate evo lite looks like a nice controller.

I went with a 12W heater mat (11" x 11") which I fastened to a sheet of glass with tape as this fitted the internal dimensions of the 'coolbox'. Something close to this spec will be fine (I see that there is a 10" x 12" 13W mat available to work with this controller- just check that it will fit inside your coolbox).

FYI, I purchased mine from:

http://www.eurorep.co.uk/heating/digita ... t-dn-timer

Here's the setup:
Tip: I used suitable adhesive to bond the thermal sensor to the reverse side of the glass sheet, close to the top edge, as I found the little suction cup intended to retain it to be unreliable.

Once up and settled to thermal equilibrium (after a few days) you should see an improvement in the data.

Stu.

Thanks Stuart that's what i was after. I suspected it was the 11 x 11. Yes the microclimate looks perfect for the job it has pulse setting as well a a data graph which is handy.

I will update when i get everything put together.
Cheers Carl

Heat mat and thermostat on test!