Questions about herpstat

so i was wondering does the herpstat 1 control temperature and humidity (if i connected to a humidity device and extra humidity probe) at the same time??? thanks :D

Only temperature.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Only temperature.

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So what would be able to control humidity???

http://www.spyderrobotics.com/home/products.html

The Herpstat 1, 2, and 4. Not the Herpstat 1 Basic or Intro. You have to buy the humidity sensor separate.

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Originally Posted by Jonas

So what would be able to control humidity???

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The herpstat + the humidity sensor not the herpstat alone. :gj:

http://www.spyderrobotics.com/store/...products_id=15

This is the sensor. Is $55 from them.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

The herpstat + the humidity sensor not the herpstat alone. :gj:

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Humidity sensor? like this thing right???.... http://www.spyderrobotics.com/store/...products_id=15

So then it would be able to control humidity with that sensor ??? Sorry but im a little lost lol :confusd:

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Originally Posted by Jonas

Humidity sensor? like this thing right???.... http://www.spyderrobotics.com/store/...products_id=15

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Yes, but a herpstat one can only do one thing at a time, it either regulates temperatures or humidity (or lighting/fans)

To do more than one function at the same time from a single unit, you need to get a herpstat 2 or Herpstat 4

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Originally Posted by Jonas

So then it would be able to control humidity with that sensor ??? Sorry but im a little lost lol :confusd:

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Technically yes it would, not sure if many people here use those though, so your best bet might be to contact Dion @ Spider Robotics he will be able to guide you with the right equipment and tell you if what you have in mind would work.

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

Yes, but a herpstat one can only do one thing at a time, it either regulates temperatures or humidity (or lighting/fans)

To do more than one function at the same time from a single unit, you need to get a herpstat 2 or Herpstat 4

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OK thank you! thats what i needed to know. Thanks:D:banana:

ok im just gonna go with this to control temps thenhttp://www.reptilebasics.com/ve-100 :D does same thing as herpstat pretty much:gj:

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Originally Posted by Jonas

ok im just gonna go with this to control temps thenhttp://www.reptilebasics.com/ve-100 :D does same thing as herpstat pretty much:gj:

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I would really suggest not going with that unit, for just a few dollars more you can get a much better unit, the herpstat intro (or even the herpstat intro +) $99 and $109 respectively.

The VE-100 is an on/off style thermostat it isn't very accurate and isn't much better than a $30 hydrofarm thermostat. $ for $ the herpstat intro or herpstat intro + is a much better deal.

Your tstat is the most important thing you can buy and will be used for years. Don't go cheap. Buy the best you can. You will end up spending less in the long run.

Buy it right the first time.

Herpstats have far far more safety systems there is no comparison. It is what keeps a reptile healthy or not everything rides on temps. Buy the best most flexible one you can.

My order in best to worst
Herpstat (accuracy rating +/- 0.9ºF guaranteed)
Ecozone (accuracy rating +/- 0.9ºF guaranteed)
Herpkeeper (accuracy rating +/- 0.9ºF guaranteed)
Helix (accuracy rating +/- 1ºF verbal)
VE (accuracy rating +/- 0.9ºF verbal)
Johnson or Ranco (on/off types, I am not a big fan) (accuracy rating +/- 2ºF guaranteed)

guaranteed accuracy is this is listed in the specs and therefore covered by the warranty. Verbal is I was told that was the accuracy but it is only based in trust and not covered by a warrantee.