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Thermostat question

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  • 09-14-2012, 08:25 AM
    New guy
    Thermostat question
    If I'm running to heat cables to a ten high rack how would I get this thermostat to control both cables?
    http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/14/erubu8ub.jpg
  • 09-14-2012, 08:26 AM
    The Serpent Merchant
    With a power strip

    *EDIT*

    It only has a 2 pronged plug so you will need a 2 pronged extention cord that has 3 outlets on the female end

    Like this: http://www.amazon.com/Axis-45503-Out...625761&sr=1-24
  • 09-14-2012, 09:02 AM
    New guy
    Makes sense thanks
  • 09-14-2012, 10:14 AM
    kitedemon
    Hydrofarms are 3 prong outlets.

    I personally would not cheap out on a t-stat. The hydrofarms are designed to heat dirt. The accuracy is poor the repeatability is also poor, and they have a high level of swing. I would be hesitant to use one with a single snake but ten? `
  • 09-14-2012, 10:31 AM
    New guy
    Could you send me a product link. I've searched a lot there's just so many of them I can't figure out which one would be best
  • 09-14-2012, 11:04 AM
    kitedemon
    My recommendation would be a herpstat 1

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

    they have the most advanced safety systems currently on the market.
  • 09-14-2012, 08:09 PM
    willieshotg3
    i second the herpastat...i run a pro with 4 outlets...one for incubator one for boa and one for ball pythons...and have a spare one for hatchling rack when i hatch some babies...
  • 09-14-2012, 08:19 PM
    JaGv
    Re: Thermostat question
    as said it is a 3 prong. i use the hydrofarm it with a power strip and it works just fine even though it's not designed for reptiles on a budget it gets the job done. even though i plan on getting something better for now it works just fine
  • 09-15-2012, 01:41 AM
    icejd7
    I have both the herpstat 2 and the hydrofarm. I was on a budget and used the hydrofarm but when I had both corns and bp's to hot spot, I opted for the herpstat2 to maintain 2 different temps using flex watt tapes. I now use the hydrofarm as a backup, but as some have mentioned , the temp fluctuates a bit +/- 3 degrees. The hydrofarm is way better then a dimmer switch at least but if you have the funds, I'd go with the herpstat or vivarium ve 200/300. I also have the ve300 but the herpstat has better safety features.
  • 09-15-2012, 03:21 AM
    Simplex
    Your tstat should be the biggest investment you make. It is not a place to pinch pennies. AT ALL.
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