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  • 11-25-2009, 12:42 AM
    redstormlax12
    Proportional vs. On/Off T-stats
    Hey guys, i was just wondering what you guys prefer and why. Some companies say they like on/off thermostats and some say they prefer proportional. Im not really sure. I have a johnsons which is an on/off and i dont want it to be a "rollercoaster ride" for my herps. Should i go get a herpstat instead?
  • 11-25-2009, 12:52 AM
    mainbutter
    Re: Proportional vs. On/Off T-stats
    I certainly prefer proportional, they are superior. On/Off can be cheaper I suppose??
  • 11-25-2009, 11:25 AM
    iCandiBallPythons
    Re: Proportional vs. On/Off T-stats
    I only use proportional. The clicking of on/off thermostats bug me.
  • 11-25-2009, 11:47 AM
    Capt._Howdy
    Re: Proportional vs. On/Off T-stats
    i use on/off and i hate it so ill be making the change as soon as possible
  • 11-25-2009, 12:21 PM
    Spaniard
    Re: Proportional vs. On/Off T-stats
    I prefer proportional thermostats for the main reason that they provide much more stable temps over on/off type. You'll have a bigger temp variance using an on/off Tstat vs a Proportional.

    The clicking also does get annoying if you spend a lot of time in the proximity of where you keep your snakes.
  • 11-25-2009, 10:35 PM
    2kdime
    Re: Proportional vs. On/Off T-stats
    I use both types.

    Depends on what you need it for.

    For my room temps, Double Rancos all day long.

    For the animals, Herpstat Pro.
  • 11-25-2009, 10:55 PM
    Boanerges
    Re: Proportional vs. On/Off T-stats
    I have both and I like proportional thermostats best :gj:
  • 11-26-2009, 02:58 AM
    Kristian
    Re: Proportional vs. On/Off T-stats
    I have a few Johnson Controls and a Herpstat pro. I like all of them. I have the herpstat pro on my snake racks and johnson controls on my leopard geckos and on my quarantine tubs. Both work great.
  • 11-26-2009, 11:34 AM
    rabernet
    Re: Proportional vs. On/Off T-stats
    I have 2 Helix and 5 Ranco's. I am pleased with all of them. I think a proportional is a must for an incubator. I'm used to the clicking on the Ranco's, I don't even notice it, and I have it set to 1 degree, which I don't think is much of a roller-coaster for the animals. Both types have worked reliably for me.
  • 11-26-2009, 12:50 PM
    redstormlax12
    Re: Proportional vs. On/Off T-stats
    Thanks for all of the input guys. Im not using my johnson t-stat on and incubator and its set to a one degree differential so ill be keeping it for now.
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