new thermostat

I just got a bah 1000 DC heat controller for my 3 tub rack I built I know its not the best one but I had to get something other than dimmers wondering if anyone knows wat would be best for a six or 8 tub rackprob with heat tape that's still under a 100 if just the thermostat possible

For under $100 the Ranco thermostat is probay the best you can get (they are sold on reptile basics) it would be better if you could get a proportional thermostat like the Herpstat line. For $115 you can get a much better thermostat.

The VE-200 i bought was $115. If i were you i would just shell out the extra $15 and go for that...

How many heat sources can u hook up to those thermostat or do u just set the rack up were all heat tape is connected or say each shelf has a plug for that row of tubs

You can hook up as many as you want providing 2 things:

1. they are all the same

2. together they do not go over the maximum wattage of the thermostat

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

The VE-200 i bought was $115. If i were you i would just shell out the extra $15 and go for that...

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I am looking into the Spyder Robotics one for $115.

So the actually thermostat has multiple ports or u hook up like extension cord like the thermostat I have now has three ports to plug into so m three tub rack with heat mats all can go right into it sorry if I sound confusing

This is the herpstat 4, it has 4 independent thermostats in 1 box (4 outlets and 4 probes)

http://spyderrobotics.com/products/herpstat_4.html

This is the herpstat 1 and 2, they have 1 or 2 separate thermostats and probes respectively

http://spyderrobotics.com/products/herpstat12.html

Got it thank you