Thermostat preferences.

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Originally Posted by Snakefreak64

hmm, i need a proportional for my incubator, was going with herpstat (again), but may have to try the Vivarium- 100 , decisions, decisions...............Has anyone used these yet ????

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just read that the 100 is non proportional

We prefer to use the VE-300 and a 100 as the backup. Our Helix tstats work great but the simplistic design is crap.

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Originally Posted by heyitssupergirl

just read that the 100 is non proportional

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have to step up to the 200 for the option.;)

I have been thinking of investing in a VE 300 any yes or no's here?

The cost of the VE is so close to the herpstat (shut down if it is too hot or suddenly gets too cold too via a mechanical relay) and the additional safety of the herpstats make it a simple decision to my mind. I would suggest that with out this feature I would really recommend a fail safe t-stat as well. The herpstat it is perhaps not needed. They are ultimately a more flexible unit (runs lamps, humidly controls, coolers.)