Light dimmers?

Do they get the job done?I read that forum about you having to keep changing a light dimmer and I was just wondering is this true?I may consider buying one since everyone says they work pretty good.

In my opinion, they barely get the job done. If your room temp fluctuates a lot then you will be stuck changing the dimmer a few times a day. Even with the dimmer, the UTH can still spike at times.

I have used light dimmers and I had problems. I switched to the reptitemp 500r and that was the best thing I could have done. It was so much easier and I never had to change it once I set it. Now I use a johnsons controls because I have a rack system. I have donated my reptitemp to my friend who is a new snake owner :) Just sharing the love.

Rheostats are a temporary fix.
Thermostats are the only long term solution.

Oh...ok :)

Now I have heard alot of positive things about those reptitemp 500r and do you think those would work on say a rack system of only 3 or 4 snakes?Also, where do you get them?
Also, my house always stays at 73 so would you think that would make me have to keep altering the light dimmer?

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Originally Posted by guambomb832

Oh...ok :)

Now I have heard alot of positive things about those reptitemp 500r and do you think those would work on say a rack system of only 3 or 4 snakes?
also, my house always stays at 73 so would you think that would make me have to keep altering the light dimmer?

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A reptitemp is made to control up to 2 heating sources. If you are going to be adding to your collection, which I assume you will be. Go and get a johnsons or ranco. They are worth the money.

i hate them.... and rheostats.... my thermostat comes in today... the temps changes to much on the dimmers and rheostats.