Need Recommendation for Thermostat

Im looking to upgrade my cheap Hydrofarm thermostat. Its being used in my GTP's enclosure to power a 40w radiant heat panel and it doesnt seem to work very well. Whats a decent thermostat that costs under $80?

Herpstat all the way. They can be set for on/off and proportional operation, which is a big plus with RHPs.

Which one would you suggest?

Depends on your needs and future plans. I have a Herpstat 1, 2, and a 4 that runs my collection.I also have another 1 as a backup.

Think about what you want to run and how your collection may grow and make the choice that is right for you.

The Herpstat 1 will be over $80.00, I think it is $129 or $139. You might look at the Herpstat Basic which I believe is $89 or $99.

Reptile Basics VEs....... but $80 isn't really going to get you anything better than you already have.

This is like asking about underware.........

Herpstat 1 is one of the best you can get. A standard in the industry.

Why go inexpensive for one of the most important pieces of husbandry equipment? Consider saving and investing in a quality thermostat. A Herpstat. Just my thought.

Herpstat intro plus. Love it. $109.00

I don't remember reading the part where you wanted a tstat under $80. I think I just got excited about a GTP and tstat convo.

Don't go cheap on your tstat. You didn't go cheap on the snake, so why do so on the tstat? Save up a bit more money and get one that will last the life of the animal.

I say get at least the Herpstat 1. RHPs can be a little harder to get and keep right and having a good tstat really helps.

I have my Herpstat 2 running my GTP cage. One outlet for the RHP and the other for his lights.

You can't go wrong with a herpstat. Buy a quality thermostat now or spend even more money down the road replacing a cheap one. Just save your money, you won't regret getting a quality unit.

Another vote for Herpstat. I'm using a Herpstat 1 and 2 and I love em. Sure they are spendy but like what has already been said, don't skimp on the most important item for your snakes well being.

We have both Herpstats (4s) and Vivarium Electronics units (several models) They're all good, but I like the Herpstats just a bit better, and so got my son a Herpstst 2 for Christmas (for a future skink).


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Ive also had hydrofarm and another equivalent (its purple instead of green) and both have the same inconstencies in temperatures. I would recommend Herpstat too. I have yet to receive mine (h1 and h2) but I cannot wait to test them out! Next thing would be better tehermometers but for now I have 2 per tub and a thermogun so I have to hope at least one is right!

Another herpstat person here. I pretty much own every brand of t-stat on the market except VE, due to buying a lot of used setups, and herpstat is my first choice by far. This isn't meant to knock any brand, as all the ones I have work fine, but I like the ease of use and safety features of the herpstats best. Also, your dealing with an investment in your snake's future here, as a good stat will last basically forever.

I've said it many times before, but I love my herpstat intro plus. Cost 109, has all the safety features of the big herpstats, is mountable, proportional, night drop, high low alarms, and it's super user friendly.

Hello,

I personally run Herpstats myself, but if I were going to stick to your price-point from the OP, I would recommend the Johnson Controls A419. Depending on where it comes from, you may have to do some VERY basic wiring, but it's a high quality, UL listed piece that should get the job done.

Im new getting back into the hobby, I'm basically learning all over again. I just bought my herpstat 1 a couple weeks ago and it's made temps and setup super easy.

I bought a $40 one on Amazon... it was "okay"... but I never felt comfortable unless I was checking it three or four times a day. I ended up just breaking down and buying a Herpstat II (figured if I grow, it can grow with me for a while). Best purchase I've made in the snake hobby thus far, by far.

Yea, it's hard to lay that much money down, but with one or a few snakes, you're ultimately buying something to protect your $1000.00+ investment. Do you want to trust that to a cheap product?

Herpstat gets my vote.

Sorry for the super late response, but I ended up going with the Vivarium Electronics VE-100. Works great so far!

I have 1 herpstat intro paid 109.00 love it its a proportional thermostat and what i love the most over the 2 zoomeds i own is the alarm that goes off if the temp goes over or under the range i set it for. Don't get me wrong the 60.00 zoomeds work great but the herpstat gives more piece of mind that the uth is working correctly.I am slowly switching all my tanks to herpstats as finances allow.

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I bought a $40 one on Amazon... it was "okay"... but I never felt comfortable unless I was checking it three or four times a day. I ended up just breaking down and buying a Herpstat II (figured if I grow, it can grow with me for a while). Best purchase I've made in the snake hobby thus far, by far.

Yea, it's hard to lay that much money down, but with one or a few snakes, you're ultimately buying something to protect your $1000.00+ investment. Do you want to trust that to a cheap product?

Herpstat gets my vote.

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Well you got to think of it this way too, a T-stat is the single most important piece of equipment for your snake. It is going to deliver the right amount of heat to keep that snake alive and from getting cooked or frozen. So its not something you want to skimp on as the end results can cost you hundreds or a dead snake. I too use a Herpstat 1 and 2. Debating on a 4 or 6 after I get my 2 gals their new AP T13s as i'll then be focusing on a GTP and I will need another Herpstat lol.

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Well you got to think of it this way too, a T-stat is the single most important piece of equipment for your snake. It is going to deliver the right amount of heat to keep that snake alive and from getting cooked or frozen. So its not something you want to skimp on as the end results can cost you hundreds or a dead snake. I too use a Herpstat 1 and 2. Debating on a 4 or 6 after I get my 2 gals their new AP T13s as i'll then be focusing on a GTP and I will need another Herpstat lol.

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Gets my Vote!

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