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Thread: T-stat blues

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    T-stat blues

    My t-stat came in the mail about 4 days ago and I really must say, it was not worth 20 cents, let alone the $20 I payed for it, PLUS shipping After setting it up and trying to maintain a temp of 89-92 (under the substrate) I found that this "thermostat" was no better than a cheap dimmer. The temp would go anywhere from 82-98+ degrees...without any tweaking (after initial set up, of course). Needless to say, I am back to using my dimmer for now, until I have the funds to get a reliable t-stat. My $13 dimmer is more reliable, and safer for my snake, than that piece of garbage t-stat.

    Sorry for the rant....had to get that off my chest

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    Re: T-stat blues

    Herpstat or Helix is the only way to go.
    You get what you pay for.


    ~~McKinsey~~
    "Men have forgotten this truth," said the fox. "But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed."
    ~The Little Prince; Antoine de Saint Exupery

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    Re: T-stat blues

    i hear ya. i won't be going cheap any more

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    Re: T-stat blues

    i got a helix and cant say one bad thing bout it. ill never go back to a dimmer

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