Alife 1000 thermostat

Hey guys! Was just curious who's using these and what you think of them?
I have read a lot of bad reviews on them but there are just as many good reviews as well.
Thanks, Jeremy.

*BUMP*

I would also like to know.

I was also curious about the Hydrofarm heat mat digital thermostat.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by AkHerps

I was also curious about the Hydrofarm heat mat digital thermostat.

---

Sorry OP, but since it was asked, I'll answer this question. Can't help with your inquiry though.

I really like my Hydrofarm tstat. I wouldn't use it for incubation though. It has about a 3 degree swing before it cuts on/off.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jfreels

Sorry OP, but since it was asked, I'll answer this question. Can't help with your inquiry though.

I really like my Hydrofarm tstat. I wouldn't use it for incubation though. It has about a 3 degree swing before it cuts on/off.

---

ALL on-off thermostats have at least a 3-5 degree swing.

I used a repti-temp for my first incubator and it worked but had to be watched constantly, I don't recommend them for that purpose either.

I just have one snake and I don't plan on getting any more for a while, I'm maxed out on critters right now, so I was looking for something that's not $80+ since I don't really need one that advanced, just something to control temps.

OP I have also heard a ton of bad stuff about Alife, which was why I asked about the other brand, which has good reviews, but is a little more pricey but not by that much just a couple of bucks I think.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by AkHerps

OP I have also heard a ton of bad stuff about Alife, which was why I asked about the other brand, which has good reviews, but is a little more pricey but not by that much just a couple of bucks I think.

---

How much is the Alife? I got my Hydrofarm for like $28 shipped on Amazon.

Yeah ebay has a Hydro for 32.95 with free shipping, amazon I believe still has some up for about that same price, $28.

LLL's Alife is $26.95 and everywhere you look they have lots of reviews saying they shoot up temps and freak out a lot.

For a little more money you could get a Ranco which, from my experience, is much better then the Alife :gj:

In the long run you'll be happier.

I still use a couple of the Alife ones for extras when I need them. They're okay.