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  • 07-20-2016, 03:18 PM
    PhaneSoul
    Looking for an all in one thermostat controller
    Hello all, after having my ball python for several months im finally able to start gathering supplies to build a nice little vivarium. Im just piecing together supplies right now, one thing im having trouble finding is a good thermostat controller.

    First a lil about the build, the enclosure will be a 5ft by 2ft vivarium with 3 hides and a small stream created within. Led lights will provide a small array of different viewing colors as well as provide for the plant life. Another bonus to this build will be a misting system.

    Basically i have 3 zones i want to control. 2 are heat sources and the third a humidity source.

    For the two heat sources ill have a RHP over the hot hide to control the hot hide temp and a ceramic heat source over the cool side to control ambient temp.

    The third i want to control is humidity, i want a controller to turn a misting system on to maintain humidity.

    So the controller im looking for will have these options

    Zone 1 temp sensor controls zone 1 heat source
    Zone 2 temp sensor controls zone 2 heat source
    Zone 3 humidity sensor controls misting system
    As well as having digital readouts for zone 1 and 2 temps and the relative humidity
    The tricky part is i want a single controller that can monitor these things and activate/deactivate all 3 seperatly. Im having a very hard time finding something to do it, can anyone else give me some insight? I am also a good diy'er so if my only option is to build one, that can be arranged.

    I can also control all this with an apex, which is a popular controller that is used on reeftanks (my other hobby) to control just about anything you can imagine, the only problem is i dont have one yet because it costs just around 1000$
    Thanks!
  • 07-20-2016, 03:51 PM
    Eric Alan
    Re: Looking for an all in one thermostat controller
    Simple answer: Herpstat 4

    You'll get everything you're looking for plus have an extra plug on the back to use as a timer for your lights if you'd like. All for considerably less than the price of an Apex.
  • 07-20-2016, 04:18 PM
    blk02ssmonte
    Re: Looking for an all in one thermostat controller
    Exactly what Eric Alan said. Herpstat4 I have one and love it. They are about 350.00 +/- Check them out.
  • 07-21-2016, 02:21 AM
    PhaneSoul
    Okay, thank you ill check it out!
  • 07-21-2016, 09:20 AM
    Darkbird
    Again, herpstat4. I have one, and wish I had a few more. Actually planning on getting a couple of 6s when I can, but there are other priorities for my cash right now.
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