Possible cheaper thermostat option?

[kitsunex]

i ran into this today
http://www.bigappleherp.com/BAH-1000...2&category=15#

the stats on it aren't all that bad, seems to be differential, and its only $40

[redmantodd]

i ran into this today
http://www.bigappleherp.com/BAH-1000...2&category=15#

the stats on it aren't all that bad, seems to be differential, and its only $40

It does not display actual temperature. Just sayin'.

Best,
Red

[pavlovk1025]

I use one of BAH's thermostats on my new rack, the Herp Power 300 and I have no complaints. Sure, it doesn't display the temps but it's very accurate. I honestly do not have any experience with the BAH-1000 but I was thinking about trying it out, as I do have faith in BAH thermostats now.

[Blue Apple Herps]

I'd use one as a backup for for something where exact temps aren't critical. But for stuff like the incubators, I'll spend the extra $$ on a Herpstat anyday.

[MiniJ83]

The one thing you DO NOT want to cut corners with is the thermostat.

[kitsunex]

The one thing you DO NOT want to cut corners with is the thermostat.

unless you have actual experience with this model or can provide factual data on said thermostat, i'd ask that you refrain from commenting.

[twistedtails]

"The BAH-1000SC thermostat's new design is so technologically advanced that it is now considered one of the most accurate and reliable thermostats available anywhere in the pet industry."

I don't know about all that mess. I don't think they would market it like that sitting next to Helix at a show. But hell, if it works...it works.

[frankykeno]

unless you have actual experience with this model or can provide factual data on said thermostat, i'd ask that you refrain from commenting.

Ken, when you post a public thread you do not get to control who can or cannot "comment" on it. Unless they are commenting using words, imagery or links that run contrary to this site's TOS and in that case staff will deal with it.

Minibun made a valid point as well that tstats are highly important and sometimes cost cutting is best done in other areas. Minibun did NOT indicate this was a poor product or a good product but simply made an obervation quite appropriate in a discussion on tstats.

[tonkatoyman]

I would ask does any one have experience with the company. Can they be trusted to promote their products truthfully. Are their other products as advertised or were those who used them disapointed. If they have a good rep the thermostat may be worth a try under controlled conditions.

[MiniJ83]

unless you have actual experience with this model or can provide factual data on said thermostat, i'd ask that you refrain from commenting.

Wow. See, I think I was making a pretty valid point. Homemade racks and cages, those are good ways to cut costs. However, I cheap thermostat can malfunction, and seriously injure your animal. So, I state again, now is not the time to pinch pennies. Buy the absolute BEST thermostat you can afford. Personally, I wouldn't risk my animals safety on a brand name many people haven't heard of.