Which thermostat?

Ok, for you people out there with or without racks... what thermostats do you use? I have an animal plastics rack thats six levels and set up for belly heat. I have narrowed it down to two:

Helix DBS1000
Herpstat

What do you use? What are you happiest with and why? What should I buy?
Thank you :)

Both are amazing, I use a Herpstat and highly recommend. On the other hand I have not used Helix, but have NEVER heard anything bad. You can't go wrong with either.

I like the Herpstat because you just set it and it does it's own thing, it's proven to be safe, and it's remarkably accurate.

Johnson controls therm. with night drop i like it a lot

I have a helix and to be honest I'm not crazy about it. I get about a 3 degree swing on my incubator. I think I'm going to try a vivarium electronics from reptile basics. Have you looked at those?

I use the VE-300 from Reptile Basics Inc. http://www.reptilebasics.com/ve-300
I love it, it has built in night drop, 3 different alarms in case temps go crazy. Can power up to 50 ft of heat tape. It has a full lite digtal display for the menu.
If you want to spend the extra money, its a good choice.

Herpstat!! Never, ever had a problem with any I have ever used :salute:

Herpstat for sure, never a problem with them.

This is like asking what underwear someone likes...........you will get thousands of different answers:rofl::rofl:
I like my Helix BUT I LOVE my VE200:gj:

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Originally Posted by ScottNBecky

I have a helix and to be honest I'm not crazy about it. I get about a 3 degree swing on my incubator. I think I'm going to try a vivarium electronics from reptile basics. Have you looked at those?

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I asked on here earlier about the vivarium electronics from reptile basics and no one had anything to say about it. I don't know anyone who uses them but RB seems positive about them- but then they would...so I don't know.

Has any one out there tried it?

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

This is like asking what underwear someone likes...........you will get thousands of different answers:rofl::rofl:
I like my Helix BUT I LOVE my VE200:gj:

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The ve200 is working well for you then? I'm going to have to do some research! How long have you used it?

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Originally Posted by Cendalla

I asked on here earlier about the vivarium electronics from reptile basics and no one had anything to say about it. I don't know anyone who uses them but RB seems positive about them- but then they would...so I don't know.

Has any one out there tried it?

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I know quite a few people that have used them and LOVE them...I've heard nothing but good things...

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Originally Posted by Cendalla

The ve200 is working well for you then? I'm going to have to do some research! How long have you used it?

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About 2 or 3 months now and stable temps. I havent had to make any adjustments even after we had to turn the A/C on;)

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

About 2 or 3 months now and stable temps. I havent had to make any adjustments even after we had to turn the A/C on;)

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Thanks! If I get this one I'll probably be double checking with you to make sure I set it up right. :)

I have a ve-300 on my 30 tub rack and I love it.... It works awesome......:gj:

my buddies and i all use ranco, they are cheap and have not let any of us down (about 20 people) and most of us switched over after fighting with either of the helix or herpstat, so on my end i say ranco i have been running them quite a while now and trust and love the heck out of them.