Need thermostat

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Originally Posted by xdeus

Personally, I wouldn't trust any of my snakes to an ESU. :2cent:

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100% agree. I had an ESU where the Bi-metal sensor switches oxidized and went full open...thank goodness nothing was in the tank yet.

I use Helix and Herpstats in my incubator and racks. I use Runcos for my 2 show tanks that have radiant heat panels.

So I hear Helix, Herpstats, Ranco, and Johnson are the best. I just looked at two ranco's on reptilebasics.com whats the difference between the two? Ranco ETC-111000 Pre Wired and Ranco ETC-111000?. And as far as looking at these do I just plug my flexx watt heat tape or UTH in there and I adjust the temperature on the tank just by pressing some buttons and it holds that temperature??? Or is there more complications to it? I really need to fix this situation because I am soo sick of my setup right now, its way too dangerous. What about this I know its cheap BAH-1000 Thermostat (1000 Watt Triple Plug-In) or I found this one at petco looked kind of kool Zoo Med Save Your Reptiles ReptiTemp 500R Remote Sensor Thermostat :2cent:

Please I need some input on these before I spend money. And nate I am interested in buying your ranco just pm me price with shipping and I will get back to you. Thanks :8:

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Originally Posted by KingPython

So I hear Helix, Herpstats, Ranco, and Johnson are the best. I just looked at two ranco's on reptilebasics.com whats the difference between the two? Ranco ETC-111000 Pre Wired and Ranco ETC-111000?. And as far as looking at these do I just plug my flexx watt heat tape or UTH in there and I adjust the temperature on the tank just by pressing some buttons and it holds that temperature???

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The difference here is that one is wired and one is not. If you're at all unsure, go for the pre-wired one. It'll come with the probe and electrical cords already attached and all you need to do is plug your flexwat in. And yeah...you have to push some buttons to set the temps you want it to maintain...but once that's done, you're pretty much done with messing with it at all.

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What about this I know its cheap BAH-1000 Thermostat (1000 Watt Triple Plug-In) or I found this one at petco looked kind of kool Zoo Med Save Your Reptiles ReptiTemp 500R Remote Sensor Thermostat :2cent:

Please I need some input on these before I spend money.

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Don't waste your money on those....they are "cheap" because they're cheap. They have a high failure rate...and when they DO fail, they allow your heat source to max out, rather than just shutting it off. Too much risk for serious burns, in my opinion, with those cheap t-stats. You'll feel much more secure with a Ranco.

My experience. I went threw 3 different T-stats tryint to save $, until I got the Helix( I love it). The best one out there ( IMO ). Didn't save any $ trying the cheaper T-stats.

I myself use a ESU one, not sure of the model, but it doesnt have a multi plug on it, it only has one spot to have one device plugged into, so i just used an electrical cord that has a split on it to put both my UTH on it. I don't have a single complaint about the ESU. IMO, if its not broke, don't fix it.

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Originally Posted by SnakeEyes

I myself use a ESU one, not sure of the model, but it doesnt have a multi plug on it, it only has one spot to have one device plugged into, so i just used an electrical cord that has a split on it to put both my UTH on it. I don't have a single complaint about the ESU. IMO, if its not broke, don't fix it.

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When you do have a failure, we will be here to console you. I once had a probe come up with my JC thermostat and instead of having burned snakes, the thermostat automatically shut itself off after being run full blast for too long. ESU has no such feature.

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Originally Posted by SnakeEyes

I myself use a ESU one, not sure of the model, but it doesnt have a multi plug on it, it only has one spot to have one device plugged into, so i just used an electrical cord that has a split on it to put both my UTH on it. I don't have a single complaint about the ESU. IMO, if its not broke, don't fix it.

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you got the 500 w esu.. i got the 1000 watt....

see the other forum i'm on 90% of them have been using the esu for years and there breeders too, and have had no problems with them... like i said anything can break....

http://www.rcreptiles.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1

That's all why there's advice given and discussion made on a public board. ....


Peeps give their opinions and experiences, and then the reader can make an informed decision that works for THEM


And it's all GOOD. :rockon:

RuLyn:sunny:

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Originally Posted by tmlowe5704

When you do have a failure, we will be here to console you. I once had a probe come up with my JC thermostat and instead of having burned snakes, the thermostat automatically shut itself off after being run full blast for too long. ESU has no such feature.

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to console, or to say i told you so...big difference.

that the only difference from the 500w and the 1000w, the multi plug?

Whats the JC??? I think I will go with a ranco or johnson, maybe a helix if I feel spendy but since I am getting my boy a new home no helix for me. Switching to glass tank instead of my wooden.