Thermostat...

Okay - I know this has been asked again and again, but I can't for the life of me find an old thread on this. (I am bad at that sort of thing)

What do you guys recommend for a thermostat for a ball python set up that uses exclusively UTH? I have a bit of money to spend, but I am not looking for the "uranium pu-36 explosive space modulator" version. I want the thermostat that you think is the most reliable for the money.

Any suggestions?

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the Johnson or the Ranco - I have both and they work really well.

For just controlling one UTH the Repti-Temp 500r will be just fine... But if you plan on expanding I really do suggest the Herpstat. :)

Thank you both!

In my opinion, the Repti-Temp 500r is only a good choice if you're broke. I have one.. and yes, it DOES keep my snake from frying, but I am constantly "tweeking" the heat setting in order to get the temperatures I want. I hope to upgrade soon.

not to hijack, but do ranco-johnson have digital disply

You should get the "uranium pu-36 explosive space modulator" I have 3 and they are awesome!!


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But seriously I have a ranco for a year now and it gets the job done for the money. Also be aware that it makes a ticking sound when it goes on and off. I trow a bunch of newspaper on top of it and it seems to mute the sound pretty good.

I want to get a proportional t-stat this year, probably a Herpstat ND.

Just an odd question, can the Herpstat control more than one UTH? I have 3 tubs running with an UTH and I'm looking to upgrade to a proportional like the Herpstat.

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Originally Posted by BloodyBaroness

Just an odd question, can the Herpstat control more than one UTH? I have 3 tubs running with an UTH and I'm looking to upgrade to a proportional like the Herpstat.

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The Herpstat Pro can run up to four different heat sources independently. It is basically 4 separate thermostats contained in one unit. It seems like a steep price to pay, but when you compare it to the cost of buying four Brand X proportional thermostats, it's actually a good value. I love mine. I still use the Johnson for running the space heaters for the room...:gj:

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Originally Posted by BloodyBaroness

Just an odd question, can the Herpstat control more than one UTH? I have 3 tubs running with an UTH and I'm looking to upgrade to a proportional like the Herpstat.

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If all the UTH are the exact same model and running at the same temp. All you need is a basic proportional t-stat. A pro it's alot of money. One t-stat can run a whole rack. I dont see why it cant run multiple UTHs of the same model. Just look at the wattage.

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Originally Posted by Danounet

If all the UTH are the exact same model and running at the same temp. All you need is a basic proportional t-stat. A pro it's alot of money. One t-stat can run a whole rack. I dont see why it cant run multiple UTHs of the same model. Just look at the wattage.

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I see what you're saying, and as long as each tub had the same temp requirements and the same wattage UTH's, you could plug them all into a power strip and run that to the Herpstat. Dion at Spyder Robotics would be the best person to answer questions on setting it up that way. I think the Herpstats do come with an available grounded outlet, which would be needed for the powerstrip. I'm not sure if the Helix comes with that option...