Thermostats: helix, herpstat, VE, Ranco?????

Hey guys, looking for a thermostat for my rack system with flexwatt. Currently i'm using herpstat2 and hydrofarm thermostats on my glass tanks to control ambient air and UTH's. What's the best type of thermostat for a rack system: on/off, pulse proportional, dim proportional??? I know a lot of people like the Helix DBS-1000 but i couldn't find on their website whether it's on/off, pulse prop, or dim prop.??? I've also been told to use the zoo med 500r or zilla. Whats the best Thermostat for my rack setup??? I have a 4 level rack 28qt rack with 4" flexwatt belly heat on each level.

Herpstat 1 is what I use on all my rack systems. Can be set to proportional or dimming. I like the dimming option, as I can visually see that it is using around 29% of it's power level to get my tape to a constant 98 which produces the results I need in my CB70 tub systems. :gj:

Me, I love anything Herpstat..........

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Herpstats are the only ones I have experience with. They are great and have no complaints.

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I love my VE-200. Ive heard just as good things about herpstat and helix. :gj:

I have a herpastat intro and a herp 2. I also have a hydrofarm. Hands down herpastat all the way. Plus blue display makes a great night light.

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I love my VE-200. Ive heard just as good things about herpstat and helix. :gj:

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I have herpstat and helix. helix is proportional. I like the herpstat over all.

All we use are Herpstats. We have a combination of their products from the original Herpstat 1 to the Pro and have never had a problem, great product.

VE-200 for me, don't think I'll use anything else.

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Me, I love anything Herpstat..........

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I love my VE-200. Ive heard just as good things about herpstat and helix. :gj:

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This is like asking about someones underwear..................you will get every different answer:rofl::rofl:

I use Herpstat and VE for my racks an incubator. (Doubt I would ever use anything else since I am very satisfied with both)

And I use Ranco for my oil filled heater.

Just got a Herpstat 1 last weekend. I'm very impressed so far and I definitely like the blue display. :D

I use Herpstat thermostats. They have more features than any other thermostat and are the safest due to special software/mechanical failsafe devices

I have Herpstats, Helix, VE's and a Ranco in my reptile room. The Ranco is used for the oil filled heater in the room, not on racks. The other three are all very good thermostats, with my current favorite being the VE's. I prefer the way they stack and they have been rock solid for me. I don't think you can do wrong with any of the three (Herpstat, Helix or VE).

i run helix all the way around. 1 on each multi-unit, one on my rack and one for my bator. never had any issues. i've never used anything else so i dont know what im missing with other units. these do eveything i need them to.