oil filled vs. ceramic heaters

If i have the option of either an oil filled heater with just a normal knob that says cool, warm, or hot. Or a ceramic heater that has a digital read out of the exact temp. what should i get?

I would go with the ceramic

I may be wrong but it's my understanding that a lot of breeders use oil filled heaters in conjunction with a reliable thermostat since the built in thermostats are usually not very accurate.

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Originally Posted by Figure8

I may be wrong but it's my understanding that a lot of breeders use oil filled heaters in conjunction with a reliable thermostat since the built in thermostats are usually not very accurate.

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I would agree. Don't rely on any thermostat that is part of the heater to accurately control the temperature in the room. With that said, I would go with the oil filled heater and a Ranco or similar on/off thermostat.

Steve

This is what I use http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=7768653, also to achieve proper temps mine is plug into a Ranco thermostat.

Oil filled heaters are safe and can run 24/7 with no worry of fire hazard.

thanks guys, i will get the oil filled.

i already have a zoomed repti temp 500r thermostat. Will that work as the on/off?

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Originally Posted by RBCpythons

i already have a zoomed repti temp 500r thermostat. Will that work as the on/off?

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it would depend on the wattage output, I doubt it will work, and I would highly recommend you a Ranco or Johnson thermostat.

will do. I just bought the heater, um... where can i order the ranco?

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Originally Posted by RBCpythons

will do. I just bought the heater, um... where can i order the ranco?

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

anyone have any suggestions on an oil heater?

thanks

I got mine at Walmart I think it was like 30.00-40.00 dollars.
It is what they call 7 fin ( the slats that carry the oil and heat up ) I have mine hooked to a Ranco and I just set the knob on the heater all way on 6 and mine you can output 600,900 or 1500 watts. I have mine on 600 watts and it keeps my room w/ the rack set about 2-3 feet from the heater at the right temp.
I just placed the probe from the Ranco right on the front edge of the rack and set it at 80 degrees w/ a 1 degree differential so when the temps in the room dip to 79 it cuts it on.
It has worked great for the last 2 winters.