The cheapest thermostats for a rack system are rancos and johnsons controls. You can get one from reptilebasics.com for around $70.
11-09-2009, 04:18 PM
singingtothewheat
Re: Cheaper Thermostat?
And you especially don't want to go cheaper on a rack! That's how keepers loose many snakes all at once!
11-09-2009, 04:52 PM
ShiftyPowers4444
Re: Cheaper Thermostat?
Well let me rephrase my statement. I am buying a used rack from a very reputable breeder who is buying a new rack. So the rack system is by no means cheap or not taken care of he just has to keep the stat it's on. I just was wondering if there were some on the cheaper end.
11-09-2009, 05:01 PM
Stewart_Reptiles
Re: Cheaper Thermostat?
When it comes to reliable thermostats your lower end are Ranco and Johnson which can be found here http://www.reptilebasics.com/thermostats/, and your higher end are Helix and Herspat
11-09-2009, 05:03 PM
Dianna
Re: Cheaper Thermostat?
I purchased a "cheap" thermostat.. The Rempti Temp 500R. I regret my purchase now because it can only control 2 UTHs and I feel that I am constantly tinkering with it to get the temps I want. However, it does in fact prevent my BP from frying.
Though I am new to this hobby, I would recommend buying a nice quality thermostat even if it is expensive. You can skimp in other areas like hides, water dishes, substrate, etc. That is something I wish I had done while setting up my BP's viv.
11-09-2009, 07:31 PM
CritterVet
Re: Cheaper Thermostat?
I've been very happy with the Rancos in use with Freedom Breeder racks.
11-09-2009, 07:56 PM
seeya205
Re: Cheaper Thermostat?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dianna
I purchased a "cheap" thermostat.. The Rempti Temp 500R. I regret my purchase now because it can only control 2 UTHs and I feel that I am constantly tinkering with it to get the temps I want. However, it does in fact prevent my BP from frying.
Though I am new to this hobby, I would recommend buying a nice quality thermostat even if it is expensive. You can skimp in other areas like hides, water dishes, substrate, etc. That is something I wish I had done while setting up my BP's viv.
I have been very happy with my Remptitemp 500R but I have tanks so I just use one on each tank!
11-09-2009, 08:23 PM
WingedWolfPsion
Re: Cheaper Thermostat?
Big Apple Herp's "BAH 1000" has been a reliable thermostat. It's an analog thermostat, but it's reliable and it works well for a rack.
I purchased one years ago when I was breeding leopard geckos, and while it was passed on to a friend, he last reported it was still going strong, and keeping stable temps.
