Which thermostat?

[Zach]

Which one should i get?

http://www.reptilebasics.com/ranco-e...pre-wired.html

http://www.reptilebasics.com/johnson...pre-wired.html

[kylerimb]

ok, i'm still new with all this really. but, i believe that they both work the same, and your preference is really all that matters with those two particular thermostats. unless i'm mistaken, a proportional thermostat such as a helix or herpstat would be a better investment.


so, it's really up to you. they both cost the same and work the same. i've heard good things about both, but have never personally used either.

[BallsUnlimited]

herp stat is number one but i run the johnson on my rack and have had no problems. i also have a herpstat for the incubator.

[crusher]

they are both pretty much the same but the johnson has the option for a nite-drop at an extra fee...

that being said... i own a ranco.

[WingedWolfPsion]

If you're paying that much anyhow, you might as well plunk down the extra 30 bucks and get a Herpstat proportional. If money's an issue, then Big Apple Herp's BAH 1000 is only $40 for an on/off thermostat with all the bells and whistles, and just as reliable.

[2kdime]

Depends on what your going to be running with it.

Rack? Cage?

Oil filled heater for your room?

[Kaorte]

If you're paying that much anyhow, you might as well plunk down the extra 30 bucks and get a Herpstat proportional. If money's an issue, then Big Apple Herp's BAH 1000 is only $40 for an on/off thermostat with all the bells and whistles, and just as reliable.

Of all the problems I have heard about thermostats, the BAH-1000 seems to be one that fails most often or doesn't get hot or cool enough.

[dreese88]

I've bought a few rancos that I've just wired myself, they're only like 60 that way.

http://www.reptilebasics.com/ranco-etc-111000.html

[bokuza]

I have an older used Ranco, just like the one you have an option of using.
It works very well and I check the temp with temp guns a lot, always spot on!