Themostats

Which thermostats do you own and why are they good?

You should have made it a multiple choice poll, since many of us own multiple stats of different types.

Myself, I have 4 ZooMeds (they still work perfectly), 2 Johnsons, 1 Ranco and 1 Herpstat. They all work great, tho some are more accurate and require less tweaking than others.
I like my Johnson stats best, since they are relatively quiet, have the indicator light, and don't have to be set too far above the desired temp (tho that isn't about the stat as much as the enclosure setup). The Herpstat is really nice so far: quiet and small, even tho I've had to set it to 105 to get 92 in the rack tubs. :)

I use Helix and Herpstat.
I like the Herpstat better because of the safety features built into it :gj:

great feedback guys.. keep it comming . and I didn't know I could make it multiple choice...next time i will thanks for the heads up

I use the Johnson Controls, and the Herpstat. I like the Herpstat pro better, because it is proportional.

I have two helix, they are a little pricey but worth it for piece of mind. I love proportional thermostats because of the precise control that you get. True others are proportional as well, but my helix has never failed me and i love the external module attachments. Also i like a reputable company that offers a life time warranty.
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See I have a Helix and a Ranco I shoulda picked Ranco, so at least it had one vote.

I use all but the johnson! I like each one of them, for what i use them for! Helix is my tstat of choice though!:gj:

I use a Helix on my ball rack and I have 3 rancos (1 as a backup, 1 on my corn rack and another that I'm using for the qt tub right now :D). I like the Helix never had any problems with it but the controls are kind of a pain. The Rancos I actually really like because they are cheap(er) the controls are easy to use and they're pretty accurate.

I use the Helix and absolutely love it.

I have a Helix and Herpstat. I like the Helix more, it has just worked better for me, but the Herpstat was way easier to set up and use.

I have 5 helix thermostats, One for my incubator, the rest on racks. No problems.

I use a helix for my racks and a ranco for my quarantine set ups.

We have a ranco, johnson control, and our new herpstat pro with the software. They all work fine. I do however like the johnson controls over the ranco for the price range. The johnson controls has the ability to replace the probe if it fails the ranco does not. The johnson controls also have a couple more features as far as programming goes. I haven't got my herpstat working totally with the software so im not sold on that yet.

I have a couple Rancos, they work fine and are easy to use. Some day though I would like to upgrade to a Herpstat.

Thanks for the feedback!! this is great!!

I like the Herpstat ND. works great.

I need to get one and I'm on a budget... Could somebody please explain some of the differences between them and maybe some of their features?

Night drop? is that just a temp drop at night? Do I need that?
Proportional vs on off... a prop functions like a dimmer? how do I know which i need?
setting up a stat... do i plug UTH and heat bulb into it or just one? im running a single 50g glass tank and with simply a heat light and a UTH My temp fluctuates from 88-94 and since I adopted this setup, the snake hasn't gone in his warm hide very much (so i'm guessing its too warm). I have been having humidity probs in the tank to so I have started misting and will set up a humid hide today for him...

Thanks,

Sam (and George)

I have a Helix and several Herpstats. I like the Herpstats better by far.

herpstats are great and their customer service is excellent!

i have a zoomed i dont use it kinda scared to anymore.

i have a herpstat2(1power 2 outputs and probes) which i love! it runs my incubator and my shoebox racks.

i have a herpstat pro(1 power 4 outputs and probes) which just absolutely rocks. right now its running my adult racks and my 15 quart racks.

i have 4 rancos that i use. 2 with my QT stuff and the other 2 im not currently using because i dont have any other animals that require heat.

I have a Herpstat Pro and it's probably the best reptile thermostat on the market today.

It controls 4 cages, and it works like a dream.