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Thermostat question!

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  • 03-12-2009, 11:21 PM
    Rejekt
    Thermostat question!
    man every time i sit down to work on my economics exam this site catches me and i just sail through for hours! i sat down at 9 pm to do my exam its 11 now and i'm just about to start it! well onto my question i just purchased my flexwatt from BAH.com yesterday night. and im now in the market for a thermostat. i know cheap isnt great but im looking for one between 40-60 dollars. i seen these and was wondering about them?

    http://www.bigappleherp.com/BAH-1000-Thermostat

    and

    http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...at-with-probe/

    http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...44&pcatid=6544

    http://www.reptilesupply.com/product...oducts_id=2533

    are any of those worth the money or any good? i know you get what you pay for. but how accurate are these going to be? and out of the above, whats the best? its needed to control 2 seprate strips of flexwatt thanks for the help!
  • 03-12-2009, 11:25 PM
    joshn6805
    Re: Thermostat question!
    I know money might be tight right now, but with a few more bucks you could get a johnson controls are a ranco which are both exceptional thermostats. i have never used any of those except the zoo med rheostat with the twisty knob, and i hated it. one of the knobs was out of calibration and would only go up to medium. if I had to pick one i would probably pick the first one. but i would consider saving up and buying the ranco or johnson controls if it can wait.
  • 03-12-2009, 11:26 PM
    DutchHerp
    Re: Thermostat question!
    First of all, a rheostat is not a thermostat.

    If you're gonna go with any of these, I'd take the BAH-1000. I've never used them, but I've heard of people that do and they like them (Spruce Nubble Farms and others).

    You could shell out a little more money and get a wired Ranco or Johnson's Controls from RBI for $70.
  • 03-12-2009, 11:41 PM
    Rejekt
    Re: Thermostat question!
    would this particular ranco be good for 2 seperate strips of a foot long flexwatt? if yes and its a good brand then i might pick this up instead.

    http://www.reptilebasics.com/Ranco-E...0-p-16171.html
  • 03-12-2009, 11:47 PM
    DutchHerp
    Re: Thermostat question!
    You're gonna have to get it wired...which Rich does for $10 extra I believe.

    I've not used it but I know people that have, and they're very happy with it.

    The power strip has multiple outlets, so 2 strips of flexwatt should be no problem.
  • 03-12-2009, 11:53 PM
    Rejekt
    Re: Thermostat question!
    I'm gonna order that Tuesday when I get my check! The wiring won't be an issue, i know the basics as i have done a lot of car stereo's / custom audio equip and my uncle is an electrician.
  • 03-12-2009, 11:59 PM
    joshn6805
    Re: Thermostat question!
    sounds like you got a good situation then. good luck on it, and it you have any problems getting it set up just post it up and we will help in no time.
  • 03-13-2009, 12:06 AM
    Rejekt
    Re: Thermostat question!
    thanks alot!
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