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That kind of stinks, not really what you want to adjust heat for chicks

It's actually called rheostat(tho it does 'regulate'), it reduces the amount of flow of electricity. Works like a dimmer switch for light fixtures, if that example helps. Using an infrared temp gauge($20 at harbor freight) can tell you what temp the plate surface is.

Works great! Just toss it when done.

Put a piece of cardboard on top, cut holes for the legs.

My post(2 years old) that you quoted was regarding a plate different than Premiere's. I tried to follow the discussion back but the video showing the plate that was being discussed is gone. As far as 'how hot is too hot', it's hard to say. I suggest you use an infrared temp gauge to check the...

At least. My 12x24 barely kept 16 before they were done with it.

Here's another clever idea for the top, I just use cardboard and toss it, but this is washable: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/keeping-the-emh-clean.1295740/

Just be patient. Are the ones where the light was distress cheeping?

Yeppers. You may have to push them under then hold them there until the 'feel the heat', can take a few tries but once a few figure it out, the rest will follow. Definitely has a purpose, not just gradient of heat but body size clearance, seen it utilized many times. Especially this year when I...

Ah, thanks....yeah, it's not available in the US for some strange reason(maybe voltage diffs?)....many discussions here about that. Very frustrating as it really needs it, the plate can be way too hot without the rheostat.

Nice videos...the one linked and the unpacking plate one. I see it came with a rheostat to adjust the heat level.... .......so you must be located in the UK(or somewhere other then the US)? as the rheostat's are not available here in the US.

Good post^^^ When I brooding inside, usually a week before sanding out to coop, I turn off light at night. Brooder room has big windows facing north, kinda dim during day tho so I use a white light, but turn it off a few hours before sunset, so they get the gradual darkening that sends them...

Interesting....makes sense tho! Good to know the dimmer cord worked for you too.

It's simple rheostat, like the dimmer cord, should* work fine with anything that's not digitally controlled. *my 'should' is a personal disclaimer, apply at your own risk.

Well, sorry but you can't measure the heat with a plate like you do a lamp...I know, I tried multiple ocd ways. They just don't work the same, the lamp heats the air and ground under it but the plate doesn't. Key with the plate is they have to be able to touch their backs to it, that's why it...

I would say no. It's very cool, but that space on top can act as extra warm space as they get older.