Upgrading thermostats

So I will be very shortly purchasing new thermostats, maybe as soon as tomorrow, and I'm looking for some feedback on these 3 in particular...

HerpStat Pro

HerpStat 4

VE-300X2

I like the Herpstats because each has 4 independent probes to monitor temps, and doing it that way would save over buying 2 of the VE(or Herpstat 2). Anyone use any of these 3 thermostats? I'd love to hear some feedback. Thanks.

I use the Herpstat 4 and love it, They are really high quality, their software/menu system is easy to use and they have tons of features to mess around with.

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I've never used any of the three, but I really like my VE-200. I think Aaron is a HerpStat guy. He should have some good words.

EDIT: Aaron was typing good words at the same time I said Aaron would be typing good words...Damn his super computer ;)

I'd say the Herpstat 4 is probably the way I'm leaning, because(and correct me if I'm wrong) it acts as 4 independent thermostats and it would cut back on the cost of buying 2-4 of anything else.

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Originally Posted by RobNJ

I'd say the Herpstat 4 is probably the way I'm leaning, because(and correct me if I'm wrong) it acts as 4 independent thermostats and it would cut back on the cost of buying 2-4 of anything else.

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That is correct, 4 probes and 4 outlets. Way cheaper than buying 2-4 of anything else.

I am a Vivarium guys :) and love it My VE300 has worked flawlessly for me and I am getting A couple VE300X2's soon :) Rich at RBI is a great guy and a pleasure to talk to always has great answers to any questions about his products as well:gj:

I've got a VE-300X2 and so far its worked very well. I'd buy another. The herpstat4 does have four independent temperature controls if your not using any of the other features (lighting, huminity etc.).

I have a ve-200 and love it. Its very easy to use. Id reccommend anyone to buy a VE t-stat!

I've been using a 4 for a few years, and it's holding up great. I like the flexibility the four probes/outlets on one controller gives me. I can use all four, or only one. I balked a little at first over the price, but it's turned out to be a very solid investment.

Sorry, haven't tried the others.

HerpStat-4 all the way! We have been using it for about a year now and absolutely love it. The initial cost was alittle high, but in the end it is less expensive than purchasing 2 or 4 of another t-stat. Also, not having to worry about purchasing a new t-stat every time you add a new rack is great!

Edit: One more thing, the customer service at Spyder Robotics is absolutely top notch!

Thanks everyone for your input...I will be going with the Herpstat 4. I've recently bought new racks to replace my old ones, so I figured I may as well do the same with my t-stats.

Definitely herpstat 4 if you plan on keeping reptiles for a while its a great investment.

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I just got a herpstat 4 and I absolutely love it so far.

Herpstat 4 will be in sometime during the week, wish me luck figuring out how to use it...

I had an interesting discussion with the company I ordered it from, and figured that it's my best option. I was told, however, that Helix is working on a new thermostat that will supposedly be quite more advanced than the current top shelf options.

Out of thw ones you listed i would go with the herpstat. Me personally i like helixs. The ability to run one unit as 4 is a nice feature with the herpstat but if that unit fails then all 4 fail. I use 2 helix on each of my freedom breeders. 1 for each set of 5 in the stack. I like to know if i blow a fuse its only affecting one zone.

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Out of thw ones you listed i would go with the herpstat. Me personally i like helixs. The ability to run one unit as 4 is a nice feature with the herpstat but if that unit fails then all 4 fail. I use 2 helix on each of my freedom breeders. 1 for each set of 5 in the stack. I like to know if i blow a fuse its only affecting one zone.

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All 4 channels on the Herpstat 4 are fused seperatly

From the spyder robotics website:

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Each output is fused separately keeping an outage on one output from affecting the other.

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Still vulnerable to a complete failure but since everything is isolated the chances of that are pretty low.

Yes i know. Im not talking about the fuse blowing. Im talking about full unit failure. Not saying its common im just saying if it does it affects everything. Spyder products are very good products i just personally like helix. Ive used em for 10 years and its just preference.