Thermostat issue?

So everyone here says to use a dimmer or a Thermostat for a UTH Control. I have a Rheostat, it sucks at keeping temperatures accurate. So I picked up an actual Honeywell Thermostat. Is this wrong? I'm pretty technical savvy and this does not make sense at all. The thermostats model number is RTH221B, just a cheap thermostat I picked up. None the less, it's a thermostat.

Help would be appreciated.

Yeah You can't use a house thermostat...You should get a Helix or Herpstat!

well, That clears that up. Lol thanks.

That would work better for your enclosure (meaning your house :D )

eh. Its just challenging because my housemate and I keep the house at a constant 60, and my snake likes to chill on the cold side of his tank which is probably 60 as well..

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Originally Posted by Twist

eh. Its just challenging because my housemate and I keep the house at a constant 60, and my snake likes to chill on the cold side of his tank which is probably 60 as well..

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If you are guessing as to the temp of you cold side you should get a thermometer as well. What is your set-up, temps, and humidity?

The silly thing about this hobby is it cost money :P

A thermostat, some flexwatt heat tape and a tub and a good probed thermometer.
Throw in a hide and a water bowl and your good to go :gj:

When I asked about an inexpensive thermostat, someone linked this one to me. I don't know if it has a probe, but for a new hobbiest the price is right.
http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR...1529683&sr=1-7

I use several of these http://www.climatedoctors.com/Items/...ture%20Control They're on sale right now too. Love them!

if you want a long-term solution herpstats are amazing got it the other day and it works beautifully no problems controls my hotspot to a perfect 93!