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  • 07-05-2011, 01:38 PM
    RetiredJedi
    Re: What kind of UTH & thermostat should I get?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LGray23 View Post
    That is it. I use two of them. The only thing I don't like is once the probe dies the whole unit has to be replaced, and I don't know the life span of the probe. I check them meticulously but it's a good unit for a cheap on/off thermostat.

    Approximately how long did yours last...give or take?
  • 07-05-2011, 01:42 PM
    Skittles1101
    I still have my two, and I've only had them about 5 months...still work fine so far. I've heard some people have them for a few years...but because I don't know the life span of the probe it makes me a little nervous.
  • 07-05-2011, 02:35 PM
    kitedemon
    If you were looking at the VE100 from your fist post I'd spend the little bit extra and get the VE200 it is proportional rather than on/off. The on off are fine with glass bottoms and indirect heat (like what you are doing currently) but a proportional one will be more flexible if you choose to change things in the future.
  • 07-05-2011, 03:23 PM
    TheWinWizard
    I believe the uth's come with rubber stick on feet to raise the tank to allow airflow. I use the Zoomed's and they come with the rubber feet.
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