Thermostats

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Originally Posted by Jyson

Right now I use Helix (Helix Controls DBS1000 Proportional Thermostat (Grounded)), but all three in the poll are excellent. ;)

One cool thing about the Helix I use is that when the power shuts off for like a second, it will still keep its memory on what temp. setting its suppose to be at.

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Do Herpstats not do that?! I see Herpstat proportionals are a lot cheaper than Helixes at beanfarm. I have exclusively used Helixes up until now, but was thinking of switching to Herpstat.

Also, I recommend that everyone should have a backup on/off thermostat as well....these things can and do fail.

JonV

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Originally Posted by MikeG

This is crazy! I was just about to make a thread JUST like this one lol.

Thanks:gj::P




Mike~

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Lol, I've posted this question at a few other forums/sites, but all the info is greatly appreciated. Like I said, it's still a little ways off so gives me time to finally decide.

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Originally Posted by nevohraalnavnoj

Do Herpstats not do that?! I see Herpstat proportionals are a lot cheaper than Helixes at beanfarm. I have exclusively used Helixes up until now, but was thinking of switching to Herpstat.

Also, I recommend that everyone should have a backup on/off thermostat as well....these things can and do fail.

JonV

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What type of on/off thermostat do you recommend as a backup??

Yes, I've also seen the price differences in all three and so many people use different ones, it's hard to choose :confused:

Thanks all for your suggestions and also your experiences, it is all greatly appreciated.

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Originally Posted by nevohraalnavnoj

Do Herpstats not do that?! I see Herpstat proportionals are a lot cheaper than Helixes at beanfarm. I have exclusively used Helixes up until now, but was thinking of switching to Herpstat.

Also, I recommend that everyone should have a backup on/off thermostat as well....these things can and do fail.

JonV

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They do do that. I've lost power a few times and every single setting was still intact.

Ive got a herpstat, I like it very much. I'd reccommend it.

Herpstat

Use it on the racks and the bator.

I have heard that Helixes used to be very good, but after a while they became more focused on quantity than qualities; I even read about a store manager who got several broken Helixes in aweek after a while and when they just came out he never had any come in.

Conclusion, Herpstat is probably the best way to go these days.

Herpstat Pro is my weapon of choice

Can't go wrong with with Spyder Robotics. I've had Helix in the past, and the Herpstat's just won me over.

When I need to, I use Ranco's as backups. I also use a double Ranco on my oil filled heater.

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Originally Posted by nevohraalnavnoj

Do Herpstats not do that?!

JonV

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Herpstats return to the last settings once power is returned. I love them!!!

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Originally Posted by southernboagurl

What type of on/off thermostat do you recommend as a backup??

Yes, I've also seen the price differences in all three and so many people use different ones, it's hard to choose :confused:

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Johnson's controls