Re: What's the best Thermostat out there?
Zoo Med Reptitemp 500's is not digital and fluctuates too much, in my opinion just a piece of junk. I would no consider one of those unless it was something temporary even than you would be better off with a rheostat.
Trust me Ranco is the minimum you want to have for your animal!
Re: What's the best Thermostat out there?
yes the quality is better! the rancos and johnsons use solid state circuitry and sensors accurate to one degree +/-.
the reptitemps are basically bi-metal coils and can vary 3-5 degrees easily. older technology that is on it's way out.
the rancos and johnsons can handle 1500 watts also, this is something to consider with large setups or expanding collections.
vaughn
Re: What's the best Thermostat out there?
That's kinda of what I was thinking.
I'm going to go with Herpstat, since it's only about $30 more than the Ranco or Johnson Thermostats. If I'm going to go with the best quality I don't mind spending a little more. I'm not too worried about the watt potential right now since I only have one BP. Although I'm already hooked and I know I will have more eventually. It won't be for a while though, probably a few years.
If anyone knows any reason I shouldn't go with Herpstat, please respond.
Re: What's the best Thermostat out there?
Yeah I started out with no thermostat (before I realized it was needed by reading here) then I got one of those piece of s*** 25 dollar ones from a pet store, with the little nob....**shakes head**
then finally I went and got a Johnson, now I wish I would have not been such a cheapskate and coughed up the extra dough to get a helix as I am going to have to get one now anyway! Johnson is fine if you're looking for an on/off type of thermostat, but personally I'd recommend tossing the extra bucks for the helix
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Umm, i don't know much about herpistats, but I bought a helix for my rack system and I couldn't be happier!
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Originally Posted by Holbeird
Yeah I started out with no thermostat (before I realized it was needed by reading here) then I got one of those piece of s*** 25 dollar ones from a pet store, with the little nob....**shakes head**
then finally I went and got a Johnson, now I wish I would have not been such a cheapskate and coughed up the extra dough to get a helix as I am going to have to get one now anyway! Johnson is fine if you're looking for an on/off type of thermostat, but personally I'd recommend tossing the extra bucks for the helix
I've gone that route with vitually every other husbandry item since I got my first BP. I've got more bulbs, hides, thermometers, etc... that I bought and later realized were no good than I can handle. Please take no offense, but I'm trying to avoid going the same route that you just explained. Thanks for the advice, it's a huge help :D
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Originally Posted by Purrrfect9
Umm, i don't know much about herpistats, but I bought a helix for my rack system and I couldn't be happier!
I'm pretty sure that Herpstat and Helix are vitually identical. The only difference is that the Herpstat is a little cheaper and Helix has been around longer giving it more time to develop a good reputation(that's what I've gathered through my research at least).
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I have a Helix and will never use anything else.
Re: What's the best Thermostat out there?
I just read through the thread about "Where do you place the probe to your Thermostat."
And wow... :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
It seems most of the posters had tubs. Since I have an aquarium my thought's are that I should place the probe under my substrate on the bottom of my tank on the warm side either under or near his hide. I would also think it'd be a good idea to tape it down there (would duct tape be safe for this, I don't want a tape that would burn obviously). I would have to run the cord down through the side of my tank since I can't drill a hole in glass. I would also tape any portion of the cord that's inside my tank (ie. down the inside of the glass). Every morning I wake up and find my thermometer probe in a new place with a different temp, I think the little guy likes to play jokes on.
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Originally Posted by BigCeC43
I've gone that route with vitually every other husbandry item since I got my first BP. I've got more bulbs, hides, thermometers, etc... that I bought and later realized were no good than I can handle. Please take no offense, but I'm trying to avoid going the same route that you just explained. Thanks for the advice, it's a huge help :D
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Originally Posted by lillyorchid
I have a Helix and will never use anything else.
exactly!
Just get a Helix!
Is it worth killing your baby to save 30 to 40dollars?
