Why is this digital thermostat so cheap?

[Anya]

Is it any good? Anyone used it before? It seems to be MADE for the job...And the digital display reassures me a little better than the reptitherm 500. I'm needing to buy a thermostat, (right now I'm using a light dimmer...and it's just not a good long-term choice) but $30 is pretty much my budget.

Experience? ideas? wanna see yourself type?

[HopingForBabies]

What make and model?

[LizardPants]

You are right to upgrade to a thermostat.

If $30 is your budget, you may want to look at the Hydro Farm instead. You can get it on Amazon. Keep in mind, it is non-proportional.

[Anya]

ooh dude...I'm such an idiot...guess you need a LINK! haha.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&pf_rd_i=typ01

[Anya]

You are right to upgrade to a thermostat.

If $30 is your budget, you may want to look at the Hydro Farm instead. You can get it on Amazon. Keep in mind, it is non-proportional.

Yeah...haha...that's actually what it is. xD

[Cendalla]

I know a couple people on here use it. Just remember that its non-proportional. Luck

[Kymberli]

There's actually quite a few threads on that thermostat here on the forum. Use the search bar and read through them. There have been some good experiences with it, but I don't believe it's a proportional thermostat. So obviously it isn't as good as the more expensive models, but is a great temporary thermostat.

[knox]

Kymberli, you posted exactly what I was about to.

Probably worth the money. I keep meaning to pick one up for emergencies or back up. Just haven't yet.

[Anya]

lol, I wish I could afford a proportional one... But it's just not going to happen, at least not until I have more than a couple snakes. (and am employed...) Seems like a really nice unit for the job it does, and most of the reviews are very good. Just wanted to get opinions from here before I bought it.

[mdfreak2]

i bought one off of amazon.com they sent it i couldnt get it to set the temp right so i called the main office and they mailed me another one no problems out of it if thats all you can afford then its a great deal.