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The big debate!! v2.0

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  • 04-29-2007, 01:06 PM
    SnakeEyes
    Re: The big debate!! v2.0
    holy jees! herpstat pro is $320!
  • 04-29-2007, 01:34 PM
    KIBPLOVER
    Re: The big debate!! v2.0
    at the other fourm im on they are using a life too what ever that is..
  • 04-29-2007, 01:36 PM
    KIBPLOVER
    Re: The big debate!! v2.0
    with a herp stat, can you use in on 2 tanks and a rack together????
  • 04-29-2007, 01:46 PM
    jotay
    Re: The big debate!! v2.0
    I have a question for Herpstat pro users.
    I see where you can plug in 4 different heat sources, have 4 probes to set up temps on.

    So you can hook say 4 different racks into one ?

    My rack is 4 tubs high. But the flex for all 4 tubs is wired together w/ just one plug so using a Herperstat pro on that would kinda be a waste until I added say more racks , correct. I wouldn't need the other three outputs.

    Is this how some of you users have them set up ?
  • 04-29-2007, 01:51 PM
    KIBPLOVER
    Re: The big debate!! v2.0
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jotay
    I have a question for Herpstat pro users.
    I see where you can plug in 4 different heat sources, have 4 probes to set up temps on.

    So you can hook say 4 different racks into one ?

    My rack is 4 tubs high. But the flex for all 4 tubs is wired together w/ just one plug so using a Herperstat pro on that would kinda be a waste until I added say more racks , correct. I wouldn't need the other three outputs.

    Is this how some of you users have them set up ?


    same thing i was wanting to know if so may be worth it... i got 2 tanks and 1 rack

    my rack is 5 tubs, each one with flex, and a 3 ft piece of back flex on wall, each individually plugged into a 6 plug outlet... all the same temp...
  • 04-29-2007, 02:16 PM
    Nate
    Re: The big debate!! v2.0
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SnakeEyes
    holy jees! herpstat pro is $320!

    Lets do some quick math :)

    The next t-stat I would use after Herpstat would be Helix...Lets take the cost of the 4-in-1 Herpstat Pro vs the cost of Helix and see how it compares:

    Helix DBS1000 Proportional Thermostat: $134.99

    134.99 x 4 = 539.96

    That doesn't even include the night drop feature (which is built into Herpstat Pro)

    so, add the Helix Night Drop Time Cord at 24.99 x 4 = an additional~100 bucks for a grand total of about 640.00 before shipping costs.

    IMO...Herpstat Pro is an excellent and cost effective route to go... assuming you have 4 units that need to be controlled.
  • 04-29-2007, 02:19 PM
    Nate
    Re: The big debate!! v2.0
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jotay

    So you can hook say 4 different racks into one ?

    Herpstat Pro manual says each output should not exceed 400 watts. I believe that as long as you say under 400 watts then you should be OK
  • 04-29-2007, 02:38 PM
    SnakeEyes
    Re: The big debate!! v2.0
    Man, how do some of you huge breeders out there afford to control all those tubs? good grief, I remember in the thread of post the setups you have someone posting a pic that had almost like 40 tubs and crap, thats insane alone, then ontop of it to control the temps for those! Dear Lord!
  • 04-29-2007, 02:46 PM
    Sausage
    Re: The big debate!! v2.0
    Zoo Med!! :D :oops: I've never had any problems with em.

    I will, however, be buying a ranco when I get my GTP.
  • 04-29-2007, 04:23 PM
    SnakeEyes
    Re: The big debate!! v2.0
    just not a fan of something has a high and low setting and thats it.
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