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Thread: Ranco question

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    Ranco question

    I was wondering, should i buy a ranco or save my money for a herpstat ND.

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    Re: Ranco question

    Depends, what are you planning on running with it?

    Room heaters?

    Racks/caging?

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    Re: Ranco question

    Herpstat is a great stat...but you really don't need the ND ability.

    If you already have a t-stat of some sort (and I would hope you do ), then save up for the Herpstat. If you want to get a first stat, go with the Ranco and then get the Herpstat when next you can afford it.
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    Re: Ranco question

    Everybody here adores Herpstats. And with good reason I mean they are high quality thermostats.


    But I love my rancos. I own a single and double ranco and I'm just not sure I'd trade them for a herpstat. Especially since the double ranco acts as it's own failsafe.


    When I get my rack I am definatly connecting it to a double ranco.


    Thats just one newbs opinion though. Herpstat is awesome to.
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    Re: Ranco question

    I'm building a rack on tuesday and I'm just trying to figure out what thermostat to use.I think I might go with the ranco since this is my first rack.And I would rather put the money towards animals.

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    Re: Ranco question

    The Ranco or Johnson will serve you well. They are essentially the same set-up, made by different companies, and cost about the same...
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