Light Dimmers

[Badger711]

I'm going to be getting my first ball python soon, and since I'm going to be using a UTH I'm going to use a light dimmer as a rheostat. Due to this being my first BP, I don't have any experience with said light dimmers; how does this one look? http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...ct_description

[TheSnakeGuy]

I've used the same model for a 75watt heat lamp and it worked just fine. It should work for a UTH. Plug it in and monitor your temps closely before you get your snake. It will need to be adjusted almost daily due to ambient temp changes. Just watch it closely.

[Badger711]

Will do, thanks for the help!

[BHReptiles]

It should work pretty well. I have a similar one for a lamp and it works fine. However, I'm always having to adjust it to keep proper temps. The only problem I see is that if the dimmer or UTH fails, there's not shut off. With a thermostat, if it gets too hot, I'll shut off. You might consider investing in a thermostat instead of a dimmer in the near future.

[Badger711]

Thermostat is priority number one on my Soon-To-Buy list. Looking at a Vivarium Electronics one, they seem to be a pretty reputable company.

[BHReptiles]

Oh lordy! I apologize for my typos. I speak English, I swear!

Vivarium Electronics is a good one! I'm getting a Herpstat in January when I order my new rack.

[Badger711]

Haha, I didn't even notice, I swear! Congrats on the rack, Once I expand the BP collection I'll hopefully be getting one.

[TheSnakeGuy]

Some people have mixed reviews on this product, but it was recommended to me on this forum and I bought it. It works just fine for regulating my UTH. And you probably wont find one for a better price.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=pd_sl_87...arm+thermostat

[Badger711]

For 10 bucks more than the dimmer, I think I'm going to go for that, big thanks for the link.

[amps daddy]

I use the white ones on a surge protector. Mine keep going bad. Unless my new apt has bad wiring. I would get a extra just to be safe.