temps arrrggghhh

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by stl_fan

Oh no, not potting soil, I do usually use shredded coconut husk, but this past time I purchased some type of substrate for lizzards and snakes that is a bit different. Little Atreyu seems to like it though :)

As for the thermostat issue, would the unit below (ESU electronic temperature controller) work well with a UTH ? I am short on cash right now or I would spring for the Spyder Herpstat, but this seems like it will do the job without me having to constantly adjust it (like I would have to do with a rheostat).

http://www.reptilesupply.com/images/rp235.jpg

---

OK.i use that same exact thermostate.I have one on my 7 tub adult ball rack,one on my 9 level (32 tub) hatchling rack that i will put into use this coming spring.I also have one on my 6 20gal long tanks with UTH on them all.So yes that one will work for you.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by stl_fan

Oh no, not potting soil, I do usually use shredded coconut husk, but this past time I purchased some type of substrate for lizzards and snakes that is a bit different. Little Atreyu seems to like it though :)

As for the thermostat issue, would the unit below (ESU electronic temperature controller) work well with a UTH ? I am short on cash right now or I would spring for the Spyder Herpstat, but this seems like it will do the job without me having to constantly adjust it (like I would have to do with a rheostat).

http://www.reptilesupply.com/images/rp235.jpg

---

From my personal experience of using that one. I will never get another one again. I bought one and it fluctuated SO badly, I bought another one to replace it...nope. It still didnt go to the temp I needed. I almost had to deal with burns.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by bpkid

From my personal experience of using that one. I will never get another one again. I bought one and it fluctuated SO badly, I bought another one to replace it...nope. It still didnt go to the temp I needed. I almost had to deal with burns.

---

Shaun,was this recently? This is the first i have heard of someone having a problem.I am not calling you a lier just :confused: .

Yes, very recently. In June actually

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by bpkid

Yes, very recently. In June actually

---

Wow.A freind of mine has been using the same thermostate for several years and he has never had a problem.He is the person who told me about them.I guess like every other product you have some lemons:( .What are you using now?