Ranco

Is Ranco good? If so does anyone have a link to where I i can buy one? I'm havng a hard time finding one... I need somthing for my flexxwat to keep the temps 94 day time and84 night, thanks!

http://reptilebasics.com/Thermostats-p-1-c-250.html

3 types of Rancos at RBI
I haven't used a Ranco.. I'm ordering a Helix and I've heard they're pretty good, they just cost a little more

Here's a similar thread from yesterday.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=58398

It worked well for me. However, I sold it and upgraded to Herpstat

you didn't have any problems with it?

Nope, no problems.

Except, it's an on/off thermostat....which means either it's on 100% or it's completely off...and when it turns on or off, it's a loud click. You learn to get used to it...that's my only negative thing to say about it.

hmm. but, will it keep the temps at 94 if I set it at 94?

Yes...

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Originally Posted by Hotshot

hmm. but, will it keep the temps at 94 if I set it at 94?

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Yes....it might range from 93 to 95....but it'll work just fine. I don't have a Ranco, but I do have a Johnson Control and it works the same. Never had any issues with it at all.

There are two types of thermostats that are commonly used:

On/Off - Ranco and Johnson Controls make these type. They monitor the temperature and will turn the power off and on as needed to maintain your set temp. I use a Ranco with my ball python rack and it works great

Proportional - Helix and Herpstat are proportional thermostats. Instead of turning the power on and off, they regulate the amount of current going to the heater. By doing this, they keep your set temp without ever turning the power completely off. If you're using lightbulbs to heat with, these are the best as they don't provide excess wear on the bulbs. I have 4 Helix DBS-1000 units and I love them.

You will pay more ($30-40 on average) for a proportional thermostat over an analog (on/off) thermostat. Get what works for you and what you can afford and your animals will thank you! :D

At www.reptilebasics.com as previously suggested you can get a good price on the Ranco. But if a night drop feature is required by you the Johnson Controls A419 is available from the same place prewired with a night drop for a little more $$$$$.

Ranco's are good, reliable thermostats. Saltwater fish guys have been using them for years. They can hadle a lot of power (1500 watts I believe?) and are great to use as backup thermostats as well. They aren't as precise as proportional tstats (I prefer them) but will definitely get the job done. A 2-3 degree swing from time to time is really no big deal at all.

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

Ranco's are good, reliable thermostats. Saltwater fish guys have been using them for years. They can hadle a lot of power (1500 watts I believe?) and are great to use as backup thermostats as well. They aren't as precise as proportional tstats (I prefer them) but will definitely get the job done. A 2-3 degree swing from time to time is really no big deal at all.

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Agreed!

I second that! I have both a Ranco and a Johnson and I am quite happy with them. The only real drawback, as stated, is that they come on and off with a loud (louder in the Ranco) click. At night, when the temps are lower and the stats work more, that click can be kind of annoying. :) It certainly is to my BF.

In retrospect tho, I really wish I could have saved up that money from both stats to buy the Helix or Herpstat. Much better quality and better temp control. Once we get money under control again, I'll be saving up for the Herpstat II so I can have warm and cool side heating on the same stat.

http://reptilebasics.com/Ranco-ETC-1...d-p-16172.html
Ok, I'll get this Ranco, thank's alot guy's