wiring the ranco/johnsons are very easy and only tak 5 min. if you are familliar with basic wiring. I have the herpstat and a helix. I personally will keep buying the herpstat because I like the tenths readings(Dont get me wrong I love the helix also) both are top notch. I use 2 ranco's on 2 racks also and run almost as good as the Herp. and helix. I was waiting on my herpstat to come in the mail and hooked up the ranco to my newly made incubator and it only fluctuated about 2 deg. the racks are the same about 2 deg. variance. and am very happy with there performance. I think they are all going to be within a couple dollars difference from where ever you get them from.
Ive been happy with my herpstat ND from spyder robotics, im pretty sure when i bought i got it right from the manufacturer. anyways they have lots of models to meet your needs.
04-09-2010, 04:03 PM
SlitherinSisters
Re: cheapest helix?
I just got my Helix from Reptile Basics for $135. No matter where you get it from it's going to be about that price for a new one. I found some that were a few dollars less, but I've been really happy with Reptile Basics so I don't mind spending the few extra dollars to support them.
