best cheap thermostat and one other question

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There as no such thing as a good cheap thermostat. You get what you pay for.

Almost 2 years ago, I lost my entire collection due to a malfunction with one of the best T-Stats money can buy. I lost my snakes, but didn't burn down my apartment building. I'm glad I didn't have a cheap T-Stat, or the outcome could have been much worse.

With-in reason, you really do get what you pay for.