oil filled vs. ceramic heaters

[RBCpythons]

If i have the option of either an oil filled heater with just a normal knob that says cool, warm, or hot. Or a ceramic heater that has a digital read out of the exact temp. what should i get?

[sg1trogdor]

I would go with the ceramic

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I may be wrong but it's my understanding that a lot of breeders use oil filled heaters in conjunction with a reliable thermostat since the built in thermostats are usually not very accurate.

[hoo-t]

I may be wrong but it's my understanding that a lot of breeders use oil filled heaters in conjunction with a reliable thermostat since the built in thermostats are usually not very accurate.

I would agree. Don't rely on any thermostat that is part of the heater to accurately control the temperature in the room. With that said, I would go with the oil filled heater and a Ranco or similar on/off thermostat.

Steve

[Stewart_Reptiles]

This is what I use http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=7768653, also to achieve proper temps mine is plug into a Ranco thermostat.

Oil filled heaters are safe and can run 24/7 with no worry of fire hazard.

[RBCpythons]

thanks guys, i will get the oil filled.

[RBCpythons]

i already have a zoomed repti temp 500r thermostat. Will that work as the on/off?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

i already have a zoomed repti temp 500r thermostat. Will that work as the on/off?

it would depend on the wattage output, I doubt it will work, and I would highly recommend you a Ranco or Johnson thermostat.

[RBCpythons]

will do. I just bought the heater, um... where can i order the ranco?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

will do. I just bought the heater, um... where can i order the ranco?

Right here http://www.reptilebasics.com/Thermostats-p-1-c-250.html