thermostats/hydrostats

does anybody know if the repti-temp500r have dual probes for individual temps, or just just two plugs to control two devices at the same temp?

i would like some recomendations on dual temp thermostats and ones that have the hydrostat built in.

im looking for quality but not necessarily the most expensive.

i have a 40L.

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Originally Posted by dustin wagner

does anybody know if the repti-temp500r have dual probes for individual temps, or just just two plugs to control two devices at the same temp?

i would like some recomendations on dual temp thermostats and ones that have the hydrostat built in.

im looking for quality but not necessarily the most expensive.

i have a 40L.

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the reptitemp is no more than an expensive, glorified rheotstat. If you want a reliable, accuate, thermostat, i would recomend Johnson Controlls, Helix, Ranco, Herpstat or Spyder Robotics.

I had a reptitemp 500R, and replaced it within weeks because it was TERRIBLE. there is no temperature setting, just a dial. Thermostats dont read humidity, for that you need a hydrometer. Accurite sells a thermometer/hydrometer combo with a probe. you can find it at walmart, target, lowes, etc and its less than 15 bucks. Great investment.

Sweet!

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Originally Posted by dustin wagner

does anybody know if the repti-temp500r have dual probes for individual temps, or just just two plugs to control two devices at the same temp?

i would like some recomendations on dual temp thermostats and ones that have the hydrostat built in.

im looking for quality but not necessarily the most expensive.

i have a 40L.

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It does not have dual probes, just a power strip for several heating devices.

The only tstats with dual probes are the Herpstat II and Pro (4 probes), but neither have humidity control.

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

the reptitemp is no more than an expensive, glorified rheotstat. If you want a reliable, accuate, thermostat, i would recomend Johnson Controlls, Helix, Ranco, Herpstat or Spyder Robotics.

I had a reptitemp 500R, and replaced it within weeks because it was TERRIBLE. there is no temperature setting, just a dial. Thermostats dont read humidity, for that you need a hydrometer. Accurite sells a thermometer/hydrometer combo with a probe. you can find it at walmart, target, lowes, etc and its less than 15 bucks. Great investment.

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He's talking about thermoSTATS, not thermoMETERS.

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Originally Posted by dustin wagner

does anybody know if the repti-temp500r have dual probes for individual temps, or just just two plugs to control two devices at the same temp?

i would like some recomendations on dual temp thermostats and ones that have the hydrostat built in.

im looking for quality but not necessarily the most expensive.

i have a 40L.

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http://spyderrobotics.com/products/h...thumidity.html the only hydrostat i have seen

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Originally Posted by DutchHerp

He's talking about thermoSTATS, not thermoMETERS.

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..and i told him about thermoSTATS and something that measures humidity. He asked about the 500, and to me, its a terrible piece of equipment. I dont really know about duel probes on thermostats, mine only has a single probe.

been using 500's for years without issue. Don't use em for my incubator or breeding females, but they work great for everyone else.

Mike

I should also say it does take some tinkering to get the temps just right, but once they are set, they are good to go.

Agreed. The ReptiTemp is a great stat for those with little money who can't afford the big guns. :) I have 4 and all are still in service and working great.

But yes, the only t-stats with multiple probes for different temps are the Herpstat II (two) and the Pro (four). And as of yet there is nothing out there that controls temps and humidity at the same time. Heck, I've only ever seen that one thing from Spyder Robotics that controls humidity.

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Originally Posted by cinderbird

..and i told him about thermoSTATS and something that measures humidity. He asked about the 500, and to me, its a terrible piece of equipment. I dont really know about duel probes on thermostats, mine only has a single probe.

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Oopsie :oops:

Thought you were talking about the thermometers as thermostats... my bad. :rolleye2:

THANK YOU everyone for your input:salute:

I did some internet shopping with your advice in mind and decided to go with the repti 500R in conjunction with a temp gun (to regulate any inconsistencies in the gauging). Now i can use the temp gun to monitor my water and cool side as well, which i controll with a 4 setting even-heat 12" by 15" heat pad for people!

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Originally Posted by DutchHerp

Oopsie :oops:

Thought you were talking about the thermometers as thermostats... my bad. :rolleye2:

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LOL it happens :)