Oh hey no problem, thats what were here to do! Discuss!

Besides what I've heard of them failing in the past, and the fact that I'll NEVER use one, you really get what you pay for in this world.

For example, yeah Rancos and Johnson Controls CAN fail, but the rate they do is much lower than the subpar cheaper stats out there. For added peace of mind, all my Rancos are Double Rancos.

Herpstat Pro for example, a 4 way Proportional thermostat, CANT be backed up practically with the Rancos, but the quality that goes into them is superb. If they fail, they fail in the OFF position.

Your going to hear good and bad things about any product to be honest, but if my animals life depends on me spending a little extra to get a trusted piece of equipment then by all means I'm going to do it.

Whether that be for a 10 dollar normal Ball or a 10,000 dollar plus collection.




Quote Originally Posted by Kaorte View Post
2kdime, I hate to disagree but I have only rarely heard of the reptitemp 500r failing. It fails just as often as a ranco or johnson controls. The first link isn't even refering to the reptitemp 500r thermostat.

I wouldn't just write off the reptitemp just because a few of them have failed in the past. I have also used one without any problems for about a year. They are good beginner thermostats, especially for ONE enclosure. If you are controlling anything more than one, get a better thermostat.