I use ranco's on my oil filled heater for the ambient temps...
11-13-2007, 07:54 PM
LadyOhh
Re: Helix or Herpstat
I have Herpstats, and I really love mine.
I have the one that can do 4 racks at once, and it is the greatest thing! It also beeps, as was mentioned, when probes fall out and such.
I may try a Helix just to see what all the fuss is about though.
I have a Ranco too. (Meh)
03-26-2008, 01:07 AM
clipclopclip
Re: Helix or Herpstat
I have had a HElIX mis function. I would go with Herpstat. I do not trust Helix now.
05-09-2008, 03:54 PM
snakelady
Re: Helix or Herpstat
I've got a helix. works great for me.
05-25-2008, 09:12 AM
frankykeno
Re: Helix or Herpstat
We have a Helix which we love. It runs two large racks. At some point we may well also get the Herpstat Pro because of it's ability to handle 4 different things (as Ed said, incubator, hatchling rack, etc.). I think they are both great brands with good histories so it's really I think a personal choice based on what works for your particular setup and your wallet. :)
05-25-2008, 01:52 PM
pythontricker
Re: Helix or Herpstat
Do herpstats tell humidity?
05-25-2008, 03:05 PM
Nate
Re: Helix or Herpstat
Quote:
Originally Posted by pythontricker
Do herpstats tell humidity?
No...sure would be a nice feature tho :)
07-25-2008, 09:20 PM
NightLad
Re: Helix or Herpstat
I use a single herpstat for my pet BP. It has worked great and I've never had an issue with it. When I was debating helix/herpstat I actually wrote the companies to ask questions. What impressed me the most with Herpstat is that the owner himself actually wrote me back with detailed information. We exchanged a few emails and I continued to be impressed. For me, there was no question who I'd be buying from. I hope that helps!
Quote:
Originally Posted by pythontricker
Do herpstats tell humidity?
No, for that you need a humastat. Digital is much better than dial or stick-on. Most people use a Accurite model, although Exoterra make small external humastats with internal probes, too. I use an Accurite in my BP enclosure, and a Exoterra with my Crested Gecko. They both do the job.
I do NOT recommend the Flukers digital temp/humidity two-in-one model. When I bought two their temps were way out of wack, and the humidity was off by 10% both ways. Just terrible.
07-25-2008, 09:37 PM
Somed00d
Re: Helix or Herpstat
Quote:
Originally Posted by pythontricker
Do herpstats tell humidity?
they just came out with a herpstat humidity controller that can run humidifiers/fogger/mister systems. but it doesn't control temperature.
