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  1. 02-13-2013, 01:03 AM #1
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    Question Need help finding new Thermostat

    I'm looking to buy a new thermostat for a bp rack I'm building. Right now I have my ball pythons on hydrofarm thermostats, but I don't really like the on/off heating function. I want to stay in the $100-120 range. The ones I have in mined are the Herpstat Intro, Herpstat 1 Basic, Ve-200, Ranco thermostat. Which one is best for flex watt heat tape on a rack?
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    Ranco are on off. The VE series have very few features compared with most of the competition in fact they are dwarfed by all but helix in features. That leaves the intro and the one. I would suggest the intro plus over the intro the mechanical relay and under temp shut down are worth the extra few dollars. The one has the added humidity control and pulse. The intro may cause buzzing due to the dimming nature of the controller so that leaves the Herpstat one. The ecozone and herpkeepers are a fair bit more they offer far advanced warning systems but fewer safety systems, they however are priced quite a lot more than the herpstat.
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    Need help finding new Thermostat

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    I have the Herpstat 1 Basic and I love it. The Herpstats seemed to be the best for the money when I researched th last year. Everyone that had one seems to really like them. If you can swing it I would recommend the 1(non basic) because it has one more layer of safety but the basic is great too.

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    Re: Need help finding new Thermostat

    Alright! Thank you for all of your opinions! I'll be getting the Herpstat 1 basic!
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    Re: Need help finding new Thermostat

    Looks like I'm late to the party, but my vote is Herpstat as well.

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    Yup. I'll vote for Herpstat as well even though you already decided. LOL
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    This question is like a hind end, everyone has one

    I have and will stay with my VEs on all my racks and incubator.
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    Need help finding new Thermostat

    I have both VEs and Herpstats and have zero complaints on either. Quality and customer service are both excellent.
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