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View Poll Results: Thermostat opinion

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    Helix or Herpstat

    Hello everyone

    Right now all I have for my thermostat is just a cheapy alife one until I get a helix or herpstat

    So this poll is just to see what the majority of bp.net members are using and there explanation why they use it and there opinions of each

    So please if you vote please explain to everyone if you vote

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    Re: Helix or Herpstat

    Herpstat all the way. Way better functionality available in them.
    I use them on my racks, cages and incubator.

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    Re: Helix or Herpstat

    just the single regular herpstat is cheaper to right?

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    Re: Helix or Herpstat

    Quote Originally Posted by atp151415 View Post
    just the single regular herpstat is cheaper to right?
    well not really,right now GLK herps has the herpstat II on sale for $199 (kingsnake ad).that's a steal in my opinion.but if you only have a small number of snakes it's a bit of overkill,a sound investment if you plan on getting a bigger collection going.
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    Re: Helix or Herpstat

    Quote Originally Posted by atp151415 View Post
    just the single regular herpstat is cheaper to right?
    The low-end herpstat is quite a bit less expensive than a helix, but I recommend the herpstat ND, which is still a little less expensive than the helix.

    The Herpstat ND has an alarm that will notify you if temps get outside of the selected range. It saved ten of my snakes from cooking when a probe came loose.

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    Re: Helix or Herpstat

    wow that is awesome man, does it just beep or what?, isnt there also a thing that will text you when something happens with it?

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    Re: Helix or Herpstat

    Quote Originally Posted by atp151415 View Post
    wow that is awesome man, does it just beep or what?, isnt there also a thing that will text you when something happens with it?
    It beeps and I run.

    The herpstat pro has some internet functionality, but I've never used it. It's a four probe unit, to regulate 4 racks, so is probably more than you need right now.

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    Re: Helix or Herpstat

    With the Herpstat ND it has the alarms and night drop features used in the Herpstat II and PRO, but it does not have the abilitly to connect to the internet and send instant messages or call your cell phone like the Herpstat II and PRO do. I personally prefer the Herpstat PRO. I have 2 Helix which are not bad Thermostats, but after getting them we went to a Herpstat Pro in our rack system and realized all the additional features it has and now that is all we plan to use. Also as long as your racks are close together you can use a herpstat PRO to power 4 different racks even if they use different types of heating elements as it has 4 seperate channels. Then you figure in the cost we found the Herpstat pro at was $320 or $380 if you want the software connection stuff. Four Helix controllers are going to run over $500. You can do the rest of your math from that. Granted I think as more people realize the added features they can get with Herpstat you may be able to pick up used Helix controllers at a significantly lower price unless Helix picks up their game and comes out with something better! We plan on getting another Herpstat Pro to replace the two Helix units we have on our display enclosure in the future. We will keep the Helix Thermostats around as back ups or for the set up of emergency individual quarantine tanks.

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    Re: Helix or Herpstat

    I have just the basic Herpstat model, and one snake. For the regulation of just one tub (or one rack), it's perfect. I'm very pleased with it--and it's not very space-consuming, which is nice. I've heard that Helix is a great brand, too--so I don't think you can go wrong, regardless of what you decide.
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    Re: Helix or Herpstat

    I've heard good things about Herpstats but I've personally only used Helix. I use them on my racks and incubator and have never had an issue.

    Plus Helix has excellent customer service. I once blew a fuse on one of mine and Helix replaced it for free even though it was my fault.

    I also hear that Helix has some really cool new features that are due to hit the market soon.

    All that being said Helix has my vote

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