Need thermostat

[KingPython]

Hey I am looking for a good thermostat, I guess that comes with a probe. Where should I place the probe. And also whats a good thermostat to get. Thanks.

[kavmon]

i like rancos and helix! probe placement depends alot on your setup.



vaughn

[KIBPLOVER]

we are using the esu 1000 watt thermostat, we have 4 of them, never once had a problem... if you goto other fourms such as rcreptiles fourm and ash over there almost 90% of the peeps over there have been using the same one for years and never had a problem.

[rabernet]

I also prefer to spend more for a quality thermostat and use the Ranco and Helix thermostats. I've heard of too many failures of the ESU ones myself.

[slartibartfast]

I've been very pleased with my Herpstats.

[sweety314]

And I use the Johnson's Control model and have had really good luck with them.


...but some ppl prefer the proportional, and others are okay w/the on/off's.

RuLyn

[KIBPLOVER]

I also prefer to spend more for a quality thermostat and use the Ranco and Helix thermostats. I've heard of too many failures of the ESU ones myself.

thats cool but i just want ya to realize it is built everything is built, and there is a chance of any of these thermostats going bad, as a mechanic it really does not matter if you buy the cheap on or the one you spend a paycheck on.... there is nothing built that is a guarntee.... remember that...

[xdeus]

thats cool but i just want ya to realize it is built everything is built, and there is a chance of any of these thermostats going bad, as a mechanic it really does not matter if you buy the cheap on or the one you spend a paycheck on.... there is nothing built that is a guarntee.... remember that...

So according to you there is no difference between a Yugo and a BMW? Sorry, I happen to think there is a world of difference in the quality between a $100 thermostat and a $20 one. Just like many things that you buy... you get what you pay for.

Personally, I wouldn't trust any of my snakes to an ESU.

[Nate]

I've been very pleased with my Herpstats.

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I have a Herpstat PRO in the mail right now...
Dean, I have a wired ranco with probe ready to plug in and use right out of the box. it's on one of my racks right now and works fine. I will be replacing it with the Herpstat PRO. If you're interested, I will sell it to you.

[kavmon]

there is a difference in quality and working accuracy!


a cheap bi-metal coil type vs digital quality solid state circuits?

they are different, a similiar comparison would be a commodore 64 to today's entery level pc.


vaughn