Are these good thermostats?

This is where I got mine:
http://www.reptilesupply.com/product.php?products_id=75
I know it's online, but it's one of the best prices you'll find for it.

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Originally Posted by I<3Dreamsicles

wow i cant believe i couldnt think of plugging in a strip outlet....
what do you mean identical?

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I mean you would only want to run identical sized UTH in identical set ups or only 11" flexwatt in the same size tub. In other words, you would not want to run a large UTH in one tank, 3' of 4" flexwatt on a rack, and a a piece of 11" in a QT tank.

Different heating elements require different amounts of power to get to a certain temp, so even if you're aiming for 92 to keep a bp, the power for a UTH to get to 92 will be different than a piece of flexwatt. So if they're different, then you're temps will be screwy. But if they're all identical, then they all require the same amount of power so you're fine.

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If i got a more expensive one I would probably get the ranco ETC one

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Ranco-E...0-p-16171.html

what do you have to do with the wiring? the $60 ranco and johnson ones say you have to wire it.

ehh. i probably dont really need it, but i might be able to use it in the future...

what temp should i keep the UTH on during the day then? or all the time? 85º?

is the reptile basics a good place to buy it from? + its $70 w/ shipping.

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I will say this, you don't want to skimp on a t-stat. Don't buy a cheap off brand one. The thermostat could literally kill your snake if it fails or works improperly. I think its the most important thing you'll ever buy when keeping herps. Save up the extra $$ and do it once and do it right.

I would get the reptitemp. If you plan on getting more snakes, then in addition to the reptitemp, get a johnsons or ranco. You will need a thermostat for your quarantine snake(s) so it would be good to work your way up. :)

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Originally Posted by mrshawt

No, unfortunately they are P.O.S.'s.

If you're looking for a cheap but reliable tstat, look up "ZooMed Repti temp 500r." Much better for a small price of $30 or so at most websites.

Or...if you're looking for a higher price range, check out the Ranco or Johnson tstats here.

Or better yet are the Herpstat and Helix.

But I use a 500r and recommend it. Just make sure it has a backup, like a $10 Lutron 300W lamp dimmer in case it fails (true of any tstat regardless of price).

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i have one of those zilla ones and they are good