on second thought maybe i could use the Zilla for running some 11 in flewatt as backheat when i build my new rack next month what do you guys think of that idea since it wount be in direct contact with the tubs
see above
04-09-2012, 11:04 AM
kitedemon
Once you get it dialled it it would likely be ok with back heat especially as the temp set to the probe is likely not going to be what the heat is.
04-09-2012, 05:39 PM
suzuki4life
Re: New thermostat
I still like 500r for cheap and reliable
04-09-2012, 07:34 PM
Lferg
Re: New thermostat
Quote:
Originally Posted by sporty02
just wondering do any of you actually have any first hand experience with this thermostat? i know its probly not the best but my local reptile store (not petstore) says they are decent entry level thermostat i just need to run 2 eight in pieces of flexwat for now may be a 3rd soon
It's the internet. Everyone is going to have an opinion and 98% of them are going to tell your you are doing something wrong. If it works for you that is all that matters. And congrats on the score.
04-09-2012, 08:42 PM
Slim
Re: New thermostat
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lferg
It's the internet. Everyone is going to have an opinion and 98% of them are going to tell your you are doing something wrong.
It is the internet, but that's not really the way it works on this Fourm. In case you haven't been paying attention, the scoop is fairly straight around here.
04-09-2012, 10:27 PM
kitedemon
The zilla and 500r both have a long history of failure and inaccuracy. I have own both and I don't trust either with my animals. The inaccuracy alone is too large for me to tolerate. There are places where it is ok I guess but I would always suggest a fail safe in every case but doubly so in both the zilla and 500r cases.
04-09-2012, 10:31 PM
sporty02
guess i will start saving up for a VE or Herpstat then and use the zilla for my back heat wheres a good place to get a herpstat?
04-10-2012, 01:49 AM
C&H Exotic Morphs
Re: New thermostat
Quote:
Originally Posted by sporty02
guess i will start saving up for a VE or Herpstat then and use the zilla for my back heat wheres a good place to get a herpstat?
The best place to get your Herpstat is directly from them.
Here is the link to their site. http://spyderrobotics.com/
04-10-2012, 06:57 PM
babyknees
Mine stopped working randomly after a few months...but I also just had a hydrofarm stop working after a couple of days...
04-10-2012, 07:00 PM
Skittles1101
Quote:
Originally Posted by sporty02
just wondering do any of you actually have any first hand experience with this thermostat? i know its probly not the best but my local reptile store (not petstore) says they are decent entry level thermostat i just need to run 2 eight in pieces of flexwat for now may be a 3rd soon
I do. I sent it right back to amazon 2 days later. Sadly it's junk unless the temps in your house don't fluctuate, like even a little. I got the hydro farm for $10 more.
