Zoomed Repti-Temp Rheostat

[Payton MacDonald]

Hey guys, what specifically is the Helix you recommend? WHere can I find it? and what about this one: http://www.reptilesupply.com/product...oducts_id=1862 Is it any good?

I've got two BPs right now, with two UTHs on each enclosure (tubs). Since the ambient temps of the room is only about 72 I have one UTH at about 80 and one at about 94. I'm using the Zoomed Rheostat method and yes it's a pain in the neck.

THanks,
Payton

[Capt._Howdy]

okay right now im using a Zilla Temperature Controller 1000 and i hate it (waiting for tax return to get a helix) but it works you just have to keep an eye on temps

[kitedemon]

I have herpstat made by spider robotics and helix. you get what you pay for. I started with a 500 r which broke over time. when your snake gets burned, its usually the thermostat that fails not the heat source. even with one snake buy good equipment, that snake should be around for years, buy something that will last.

Me too save money and buy a good one from the start!! herpstat or helix I have no experience with others these 2 are great!

[Crazy4Herps]

Hey guys, what specifically is the Helix you recommend? WHere can I find it? and what about this one: http://www.reptilesupply.com/product...oducts_id=1862 Is it any good?

I've got two BPs right now, with two UTHs on each enclosure (tubs). Since the ambient temps of the room is only about 72 I have one UTH at about 80 and one at about 94. I'm using the Zoomed Rheostat method and yes it's a pain in the neck.

THanks,
Payton

I've never used a Helix, but from what I hear they are pretty much the best on the market. It's highly accurate and can be set for nighttime drops.
http://helixcontrols.com/default.htm

Never heard of that one. Imho, never go with a thermostat you don't know about, there are so many crappy ones out there. You can get a pre-wired Ranco for the same price.

[Payton MacDonald]

Here I am again a few weeks later and I will say that those rheostats are junk. I bought a few and spent so much time fussing with them trying to get the temps right it drove me crazy. I then got a Herpstat (Spyder Robotics) and in less than a minute the temps were exactly where I wanted them and haven't budged since.

The reason I got a herpstat is that I asked about 15 different breeders what they preferred (including some of the big boys like Brian at BHB) and they all said that Helix and Herpstat are the best, but many of them said Herpstat's customer service was much, much better. That sold me.

I LOVE that Herpstat. So much that I even emailed the gentleman who makes them and complimented him on how well they are engineered.