Helix or Herpstat

[Holbeird]

Im looking to get my rack all set up soon and I'm going to be ordering my flexwatt. My question is, I've looked at Helix and Herpstat and I haven't made up my mind, I know I want to go with one that has night drop, but I was curious as to which most people would recommend and would love to hear peoples experiences. Also I will end up wanting to build more racks and am very interested in one that will support more than one rack.

[Nate]

You're going to get a lot of mixed answers on this question. I have a Herpstat ND and a Herpstat Pro, however, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Helix. I've heard nothing but superb things about Helix and that would be my next choice if I didn't already have enough thermostats.

[JoshJP7]

I also use the herp. pro... I've never used helix but herpstat works great for me so if i had to buy another one id go with herpstat... if it aint broke dont try to fix it.

[Adam_Wysocki]

I'm running about two dozen Helix's in my shop right (some of them I've had for 10 years) and they all work great for me ... never had a problem ... and they certainly can do multiple racks.

Either way you go, I think you'll do just fine.

Hope this helps.

-adam

[Reediculous]

i have only used helix, and from what i see, can't go wrong with them!

[Holbeird]

can herpstats run more than one rack? I have seen (even before adam and such) that helix can run more than one, just curious about if herpstat can do the same.

[Nate]

Yes, assuming the set ups are the same.

However, I find that the Herpstat Pro is useful in situation where you don't have the same set up, for instance: incubator, adult rack, baby rack, juvy rack...then you would need multiple thermostats, or a Herpstat Pro has 4 outputs so you can control four different things.

Some would argue that having one unit controlling 4 different units is a bad idea because what if the herpstat pro fails? I wouldn't know....my herpstat has been a great addition to my stuff.

[monk90222]

I am helix all the way...Love em and never had a problem with them.

[jotay]

I am a Helix user and have been for almost 5 yrs now. Never had a problem w/ it. First used it on a cage then moved it over to my rack. Worked great in both situations.

Helix or Herpstat are both good. I guess it is a personal choice. Both do the trick well.

From my limited experience it seems to me most larger breeders use Helix. Like I said that is from my own personal observations.

[Nate]

From my limited experience it seems to me most larger breeders use Helix. Like I said that is from my own personal observations.

Yep, i notice that too. I also am pretty sure that Herpstat is a newer brand...most breeders got hooked on a great brand in the beginning, and then another great brand came out...why spend the money to switch if your Helix is still doing a great job?