Best Thermostat for RHP??

I'm getting a RHP installed. What's the best thermostat to use? Is the jumpstart a good option?

Anyone??

I would not use a cheap tstat to run a rhp.

I use Herpstat. I like having options on my tstat instead of just on and off.

I prefer the proportional thermostat like a Herpstat for an RHP because it tries to maintain a constant temp by adjusting the power to the RHP. The Jumpstart will be full power until it reaches the set temp, at which point it turns off. It turns back on when the temp is 2°F below the set point. That being said, I believe there are plenty of people that use a jumpstart with an RHP without incident.




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Ever since I had an el cheapo tstat fail in the on position I've never used or recommended one. My Herpstats have never given me an issue. You get what you pay for and considering the length of a snakes life a nice tstat is really not a bad investment in the long run.

Herpstat or go home!!! Now with that said, some people choose VE but those are second rate...j/k. Herpstat or VE are both good. Herpstats are more expensive but offer more bells and whistles and can be firmware upgraded. VEs are a little cheaper but do the same. If in a pinch you can use Jumpstart ones but when they fail, I heard they fail in the on position. I have 2 of them as back ups and have had them for a couple years and they still work.

I'm a novice but have done some reaseach and made the decision to go with Herpstat.

I'm currently using a UTH with an Inkbird controller ($35 on amazon). it works...but it's an on/off controller and if it fails - my snake is cooked.

I went with the Herpstat for a couple reasons....it's a gradual on/off and the failsafe is in the off postion - a cool snake can be warmed while a cooked snake is cruel to the animal.

It's more expensive but good insurance against an injured pet. I also found a sale online with free shipping so that worked out too.

Good luck to you.

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Originally Posted by BR8080

I'm a novice but have done some reaseach and made the decision to go with Herpstat.

I'm currently using a UTH with an Inkbird controller ($35 on amazon). it works...but it's an on/off controller and if it fails - my snake is cooked.

I went with the Herpstat for a couple reasons....it's a gradual on/off and the failsafe is in the off postion - a cool snake can be warmed while a cooked snake is cruel to the animal.

It's more expensive but good insurance against an injured pet. I also found a sale online with free shipping so that worked out too.

Good luck to you.

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Good deal!:gj:

proportional or dimming, period.

Definitely herpstat or Vivarium electronics, on the dimming setting, especially with the amount of heat an RHP can give off within a very short period.

I'm not even using those cheapo jumpstart ones for my heat pads anymore. I've had three of then, and they've all broken within a year. I use a heat gun to double check temps, which is important to know when and whether your thermostat has failed.

Thanks a lot guys!! I was confused on whether to get a jumpstart or a herpstat. Again, thanks!!

I suppose that depends -

The Jumpstart is ETL certified and significantly cheaper. For a single RHP, this might be a good route to go.

The Herpstat on the other hand is more expensive, but very well regarded and has a great deal of other features that may come in handy. They also come in multi-port units, which is extremely helpful for setups where multiple device monitoring is needed. I personally use these.

In short, if you believe you are only going to be using a single RHP, you might as well get the Jumpstart. If you play on using multiple panels in the future, I would go herpstat.

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Originally Posted by Regius_049

I suppose that depends -

The Jumpstart is ETL certified and significantly cheaper. For a single RHP, this might be a good route to go.

The Herpstat on the other hand is more expensive, but very well regarded and has a great deal of other features that may come in handy. They also come in multi-port units, which is extremely helpful for setups where multiple device monitoring is needed. I personally use these.

In short, if you believe you are only going to be using a single RHP, you might as well get the Jumpstart. If you play on using multiple panels in the future, I would go herpstat.

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Do you speak from experience?
You use jumpstart el cheapo tstats?
You have rhps?
You use them together?

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Originally Posted by KMG

Do you speak from experience?
You use jumpstart el cheapo tstats?
You have rhps?
You use them together?

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As noted in previous post, I use herpstats with RHPs in my personal snake setups. I know people who have used the Jumpstart thermostats with no issues, granted most were using them with UTHs.

The Jumpstarts are ETL certified, meaning they meet nationally accepted safety standards from a 3rd party NRTL. If they were garbage, they would likely not have this certification. As a comparison, many people here consider pro panels RHPs and ultratherm UTHs to be higher caliber than comparable products. Both of these (Pro Products and Ultratherm) are UL certified, a certification holding similar weight. Herpstats, for the record, are neither UL nor ETL certified. That said, clearly I use them and believe them to be an excellent product.

Perhaps I should amend my previous post to the following -

If you have the budget, I think herpstats are an excellent choice for a thermostat. They have a good track record and a variety of very handy features that are not available in cheaper products. However, I doubt you are risking your snakes health by using the jumpstart thermostat. It serves its singular purpose as a thermostat without the additional goodies the herpstat has. The jumpstart has a 4.5 of out 5 starts on Amazon with over 1100 reviews, many of which are reviews from reptile keepers.

I am sure there are "el cheapo" thermostats that are garbage available for purchase, but the jumpstarts appear to be an effective unit for the singular purpose of temperature regulation.

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Originally Posted by Regius_049

As noted in previous post, I use herpstats with RHPs in my personal snake setups. I know people who have used the Jumpstart thermostats with no issues, granted most were using them with UTHs.

The Jumpstarts are ETL certified, meaning they meet nationally accepted safety standards from a 3rd party NRTL. If they were garbage, they would likely not have this certification. As a comparison, many people here consider pro panels RHPs and ultratherm UTHs to be higher caliber than comparable products. Both of these (Pro Products and Ultratherm) are UL certified, a certification holding similar weight. Herpstats, for the record, are neither UL nor ETL certified. That said, clearly I use them and believe them to be an excellent product.

Perhaps I should amend my previous post to the following -

If you have the budget, I think herpstats are an excellent choice for a thermostat. They have a good track record and a variety of very handy features that are not available in cheaper products. However, I doubt you are risking your snakes health by using the jumpstart thermostat. It serves its singular purpose as a thermostat without the additional goodies the herpstat has. The jumpstart has a 4.5 of out 5 starts on Amazon with over 1100 reviews, many of which are reviews from reptile keepers.

I am sure there are "el cheapo" thermostats that are garbage available for purchase, but the jumpstarts appear to be an effective unit for the singular purpose of temperature regulation.

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Yep, and 11% of the reviews are three stars or less. I bought one once after so many people recommended them. It failed in under two months. It failed in the on position and almost cooked my big Blood who was in a temporary cage after my ordered cages didn't arrive on time. Luckily I didn't truly trust that tstat and checked it often. This made me find the failure before any harm came of it, but it was way too warm when I found it. When mine failed I sent them an email and they didn't do anything.

You will not find any ratings even close to matching that with Herpstat and their customer service is top notch too.

Certified or not I will never take such a risk again. My collection is worth more than saving pennies and buying cheap gear. I will also not suggest anything I would not do or use.

I went ahead and got a herostat 2 when had same dilemma. Only have a single t8 on its way but for now can control each side individually and when expand I have options. More expensive up front, cheaper long run.

I'm not sure of the rules for providing links in a reply but I just bought a Herpstat4 on a sale with free shipping.

You can PM me for the info.

Apologies if this isn't allowed, please delete my reply if that's the case.