Helix vs. Herpstat?

[loonunit]

I need one for an Animal Plastic rack and one for a DIY incubator.

[loonunit]

Also, where does everybody buy their thermostats from?

[LadyOhh]

Big Apple Herp has both, and that is the last place I bought mine.

[DemmBalls]

I went through the same decision making a few months ago and decided on Herpastat. That being said...I could not be happier. The Herpstat has some very cool features and the customer service was excellent! I'm sure they both make great T-stats though, so you can't really go wrong.

[Dabonus]

I have a Helix right now, and as much as I like it, I just ordered a Herpstata II. I'm keeping a couple of different species, and it was nice basically getting two thermostats for little over the price of one.

[Adam Chandler]

I've used both and like both, Herpstat's tend to have a better user interface.

I would recommend also checking Reptile Basics new Vivarium line of thermostats http://www.reptilebasics.com/thermostats So far I've heard good things.

[loonunit]

Thanks! Yeah, I was looking at the Helix because LLL sold them, but several people have been VERRRRY pushy about how much better the Herpstats are. (Actually, what they say is: "They're equally good, really. But the herpstats are just better!" Wait, what?)

[Kinra]

I only have one rack, and to be honest I have no idea why I chose the Herpstat over the Helix, but I really like my Herpstat. I bought it directly from SpyderRobotics http://www.spyderrobotics.com/products/herpstat.html I went the ND though because you don't need the additional cable for the night drop. I think the only thing I've heard against the Helix is that they only have one button.

[OhhWatALoser]

I have both, I like the helix's the best, I absolutely hate the herpstat II, waiting for the thing just to make a simple adjustment annoys me. Between the helix and and the regular herpstat I'd put them at the same, I just like how helixs are easy to mount, where herpstats are kinda goofy shaped.

If either one of them would give me 3 buttons (up/down and biggest factor of all, the enter button) so i don't have to wait for it to cycle, i would easily convert over.

[PitOnTheProwl]

I love my Helix but will be buying VEs from now on