Johnson controls or ranco ETC-111000 thermostats

Which do you think is better?

I have them both. Both are excellent , the ranco is slightly bigger box, the jhnson has a funny little green light when it's on. Other than that features are the same for the most part. One other thing, the ranco is about $10 cheaper

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Originally Posted by drugaria

I have them both. Both are excellent , the ranco is slightly bigger box, the jhnson has a funny little green light when it's on. Other than that features are the same for the most part. One other thing, the ranco is about $10 cheaper

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Oh. But on reptile basics their the same price.

cant the johnson one be wired for night drop?

Both are fairly equal. They can both be wired for night drop I believe (Rich at Reptile Basics would be better to answer that), both are about the same price, both handle the same amt of watts.

I also have both, and I personally prefer the Johnson (which is why I have two). It's smaller, the clicks are quieter, and the indicator light is nice to see how often it's coming on.

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Originally Posted by nixer

cant the johnson one be wired for night drop?

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Yea pretty sure. I think they sell it wired up for night drop on reptile basics.

Both are good. as far as being effective. I do however like Johnsons better because the probe can be replaced if it goes bad. The ranco it can not. Theres more why I like Johnson better but thats the main reason.

I have had several of each in service for 4+ years and have found the Johnsons to be considerably more reliable. We have had problems with at least 2 of the Rancos and replaced them with Johnsons.

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Originally Posted by Argentra

Both are fairly equal. They can both be wired for night drop I believe (Rich at Reptile Basics would be better to answer that), both are about the same price, both handle the same amt of watts.

I also have both, and I personally prefer the Johnson (which is why I have two). It's smaller, the clicks are quieter, and the indicator light is nice to see how often it's coming on.

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i know the ranco cannot be wired for night drop

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Originally Posted by nixer

i know the ranco cannot be wired for night drop

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So why did you ask?