Vivarium Electronics Thermostats - Questions about use with rack & incubator!

[ReptilesK2]

I'm ordering a thermostat for my new rack this weekend and I was going to get the Viv Elec VE-300 for my main rack.

The thing is, is that I'm also currently building an incubator out of a wine cooler and I will also need a thermostat for that.

I was going to get the VE-300 ($139.99) for the rack and a VE-200 ($114.99) for the incubator but I just now discovered the VE-300X2 model (Only $194.99) It seems much better than buying 2 seperate thermostats, but I can purchase both if necessary. Was just wondering if this would work.

Link here: http://www.reptilebasics.com/thermos...nics-ve-300x2/

It says it has two independent heating zones and 2 probe cords, so does that mean I can use just this one thermostat on both my rack and incubator?

[spitzu]

Yeppers

[RestlessRobie]

I would think the VE300X2 would work for both I have the VE300 and love it no problems at all I love it

[Royal Hijinx]

The only limiting factor is that they have to be close enough together to to be run from the same unit. Otherwise you should be good to go.

[ReptilesK2]

Yeppers

I would think the VE300X2 would work for both I have the VE300 and love it no problems at all I love it

The only limiting factor is that they have to be close enough together to to be run from the same unit. Otherwise you should be good to go.

Thanks for the answers.

They'll be in the same room, so that wont be a problem.

[kitedemon]

Just a small hyjack... does anyone have proper specs for the VEs? The web site and manual does not list any I can find...

[BigJ]

You will love it!! (I sure LOVE mine! )

Oh and just FYI if you call reptile basics, you wont find better service anywhere else! They have always answered all of my questions, and have been extremely helpful in taking care of my needs!

And for specs...what exactly are you looking for...

[RestlessRobie]

Just a small hyjack... does anyone have proper specs for the VEs? The web site and manual does not list any I can find...

Model On/Off Proportional Night Drop
Alarms Zones Wattage
VE-100 Yes No Yes-External No Single 700 Watts
VE-200 Yes Yes-Pulse Yes-External No Single 700 Watts
VE-300 Yes Yes-Pulse Yes-Built In Yes Single 700 Watts
VE-300X2 Yes Yes-Pulse Yes-Built In Yes Dual 900 Watts Total

[kitedemon]

temp resolution, accuracy, are the big ones for me, I have not seen it quoted any where. Probe response time, Triac cycle, are curiosities for me, and does the unit monitor its self and shut down in the event of a detected failure? The manual is only a page a a bit and IMO is not really finished yet. I hope that it gets actually edited into a decent document, for myself (it is just the way I am) have specs on what the unit is capable of is critically important especially with an incubator for all I know it may have a +/- 2ºF like johnson ranco or worse 2ºC of the hydrofarms. I don't think this is the case but I don't know either and I don't like guessing.