BAH-1000sc thermostat

I was looking at getting the BAH-1000sc thermostat from big apple herp website. Does anyone know anything about this thermostat, I want it just to control the heat pads under my tanks. What kind of expirenece does anyone have with these?

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Originally Posted by jsballs08

I was looking at getting the BAH-1000sc thermostat from big apple herp website. Does anyone know anything about this thermostat, I want it just to control the heat pads under my tanks. What kind of expirenece does anyone have with these?

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Expensive for what they are and allow temps to fluctuate too much.

In my opinion you would be better of with a switch dimmer (which would only cost you the 4th of the price)

As far as T-Stat goes I would not recommend anything lower than Ranco or Johnson on the low end.

I'm using one on a baby rack. It doesn't have to do too much though, the rack on full power has the bins between 90-92 to 82-83 (haven't checked to see if the acurites are completly acurate....) But I have seen it kick off a couple times....

No problems so far....

I've heard about the dimmer switch before, where can I get one and does it require any rewiring? I really dont think my heat pad can be rewired at all

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Originally Posted by jsballs08

I've heard about the dimmer switch before, where can I get one and does it require any rewiring? I really dont think my heat pad can be rewired at all

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http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...-WH&lpage=none

I personally wouldn't recommend a dimmer (or rheostat) unless your room that you house your snake(s) in has a rock steady temperature. With a dimmer it always puts out constant power at whatever setting you have it set at. So if your room cools down, then it may need adjusting, if your room warms up, it may need adjusting. Basically, you'll always be adjusting it unless the room is constant.

I'd go for a Ranco t-stat. Can be had for not that much and would be better than a dimmer.

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Originally Posted by blueapplepaste

I personally wouldn't recommend a dimmer (or rheostat) unless your room that you house your snake(s) in has a rock steady temperature. With a dimmer it always puts out constant power at whatever setting you have it set at. So if your room cools down, then it may need adjusting, if your room warms up, it may need adjusting. Basically, you'll always be adjusting it unless the room is constant.

I'd go for a Ranco t-stat. Can be had for not that much and would be better than a dimmer.

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I agree a good tstat you plug in and not worry.

Only thing I use a dimmer for is the fan in my incubator......

Ive used the thermostat without any problems what so ever...

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Originally Posted by JasonG

Ive used the thermostat without any problems what so ever...

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Does it have heat drop?

In my experience, the people who complain most often of thermostat failure is people who are using this unit. I have seen countless threads where people buy them and they either initially don't work or fail shortly after setting it up.

Try this thermostat: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR...1529683&sr=1-7

Ooh! I thought the Reptitemp was the only thing available in that range. I assume that's better?

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Originally Posted by stevepoppers

Ooh! I thought the Reptitemp was the only thing available in that range. I assume that's better?

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The hydrofarm one is digital so I would say it is better then the reptitemp. A user on here tested it and said it held temps very well.

Think "constant optimum temperatures" mean proportional?

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Originally Posted by stevepoppers

Think "constant optimum temperatures" mean proportional?

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No, that thermostat is an on off thermostat.

I've been using mine for 3 months now and no problems at all. I use it with UTH. Being on-off, the temp does fluctuate within a 3-4 degree range, but I dont think that's an issue. I've ordered a second one to use on the other side of a 20 gal. The problem with rheostat (dimmer) is that your room temp will fluctuate and this will greatly affect your temps. I've been doing this and I'm constantly adjusting for night, morning and late afternoon changes in room temp.

Does the BAH have night drop temps built in or do i have to buy an attachment? If so please reply with a link for it:snake:

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Originally Posted by Tyrannosaurus Rex

Does the BAH have night drop temps built in or do i have to buy an attachment? If so please reply with a link for it:snake:

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No it does not have a night drop. Its a piece of junk.

I know johnson has a night drop.