Forttexx thermostat problem

derrick0312 · 22-08-2011, 07:06 PM

Hi all, I would like to see anyone with knowledge of electricity could help me:

I have purchased the Forttexx ATC-210 thermostat. As said on its manual, it has a maximum output of 600W, and that I shouldn't exceed this. Now - I have:

1) a 150W ceramic heater,
2) a habistat dimer thermostat (600W max) controlling a 100W basking lamp
3) a fluorescent tube controller

Is it safe for me to connect the 150W ceramic bulb to socket I, and 2 + 3 into the timer socket (II)? Would this overload the ATC-210?

Anita Sayles · 22-08-2011, 07:22 PM

Other members have these and I''m sure they will answer your post (when they see it).

http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...hlight=fortexx

NATURALIS · 22-08-2011, 08:16 PM

what are your total watts ?

Ozric Jonathan · 22-08-2011, 09:23 PM

Sounds fine. The timer socket is rated at 5 amps and your lights are almost certainly 3 amps. As long as you don't use an appliance that is over 5 amps or 1.2 kilowatts you will be fine on the timer socket.
Double check that your tube controller is a 3 amp job. Having two things at 3 amps means its 3 amps (not 6).
Socket 1 is limited to 600 watts but at 13 amps is intended for your more power hungry heating appliance.

I don't see any problem with what you plan.

derrick0312 · 22-08-2011, 10:36 PM

Thanks!! I will double check all the readings...I have also sent one email to Forttexx just to make sure...

thanks a lot peeps!

22-08-2011, 07:06 PM	#1
derrick0312 Member Incubating Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 180	Forttexx thermostat problem Hi all, I would like to see anyone with knowledge of electricity could help me: I have purchased the Forttexx ATC-210 thermostat. As said on its manual, it has a maximum output of 600W, and that I shouldn't exceed this. Now - I have: 1) a 150W ceramic heater, 2) a habistat dimer thermostat (600W max) controlling a 100W basking lamp 3) a fluorescent tube controller Is it safe for me to connect the 150W ceramic bulb to socket I, and 2 + 3 into the timer socket (II)? Would this overload the ATC-210? __________________ Human = Derek Tort = Sushi Hermann 0.0.1 (Hatched Aug 2010)

22-08-2011, 07:22 PM	#2
Anita Sayles Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, Devon UK Posts: 1,163	Other members have these and I''m sure they will answer your post (when they see it). http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...hlight=fortexx __________________ ... Be young, be foolish, but be happy... Life is too short to worry about unimportant things. Reach for the sky, touch your star, and then you find your dream... TheTams - 1965

22-08-2011, 08:16 PM	#3
NATURALIS Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cheshire Posts: 3,472	what are your total watts ? __________________ Home bred tortoise's available all year round, Hermanns , spur-thighed ( ibera ) pm for details

22-08-2011, 09:23 PM	#4
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	Sounds fine. The timer socket is rated at 5 amps and your lights are almost certainly 3 amps. As long as you don't use an appliance that is over 5 amps or 1.2 kilowatts you will be fine on the timer socket. Double check that your tube controller is a 3 amp job. Having two things at 3 amps means its 3 amps (not 6). Socket 1 is limited to 600 watts but at 13 amps is intended for your more power hungry heating appliance. I don't see any problem with what you plan. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises Last edited by Ozric Jonathan; 22-08-2011 at 09:29 PM.

22-08-2011, 10:36 PM	#5
derrick0312 Member Incubating Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 180	Thanks!! I will double check all the readings...I have also sent one email to Forttexx just to make sure... thanks a lot peeps! __________________ Human = Derek Tort = Sushi Hermann 0.0.1 (Hatched Aug 2010)

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