Thermostat preferences.

[heyitssupergirl]

hmm, i need a proportional for my incubator, was going with herpstat (again), but may have to try the Vivarium- 100 , decisions, decisions...............Has anyone used these yet ????

just read that the 100 is non proportional

[spitzu]

We prefer to use the VE-300 and a 100 as the backup. Our Helix tstats work great but the simplistic design is crap.

[PitOnTheProwl]

just read that the 100 is non proportional

have to step up to the 200 for the option.

[Herpking]

I have been thinking of investing in a VE 300 any yes or no's here?

[kitedemon]

The cost of the VE is so close to the herpstat (shut down if it is too hot or suddenly gets too cold too via a mechanical relay) and the additional safety of the herpstats make it a simple decision to my mind. I would suggest that with out this feature I would really recommend a fail safe t-stat as well. The herpstat it is perhaps not needed. They are ultimately a more flexible unit (runs lamps, humidly controls, coolers.)