Best Thermostat for Incubator?

[PitOnTheProwl]

What do you like about the VE-200? That's why I'm so torn between the two because they are both good thermostats


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They are simple to set up and I have had one of the first ones running for a couple years without any problems

[The Serpent Merchant]

Guess I am the odd one out.
I will stick with my VE200s all day long.
Have them on my racks and my big bator that has only had about 10 or 12 clutches through it in the last couple years.

Have you used both? Everyone that I know who has used both says they prefer herpstats over the VE lineup.

[PitOnTheProwl]

Have you used both? Everyone that I know who has used both says they prefer herpstats over the VE lineup.

I had an old herp that I didn't like and when I got my new helix in I gave it away. Shortly after I realized I would need a couple more stats so I tried the ves and love them. Its like underwear, to each his own.

[AlexisFitzy]

They are simple to set up and I have had one of the first ones running for a couple years without any problems

I do like the simplicity of them to. They were my first choice for a thermostat but I thought I'd get some opinions of the others too. I don't know. They are just so hard to choose between! Lol


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[SquamishSerpents]

I am an absolute die-hard Herpstat user. I'm also a die-hard Nikon camera user. That is because, I've never shot Canon nor am I familiar with it.

Same with Herpstat and VE> Herpstat is what I got started on. We have maybe 10 of them. A few of the older style, and most of them are the Intros. I absolutely love the intros.

They don't HAVE to be mounted anywhere, and yes they do have a probe. They work like a charm. I am using the built-in night drop feature (no extra probe, yay!) to night-cycle my corns this year and it works beautifully. I don't even have to do anything.

It also has the high-low temp alarms.

That's just me though. You're going to be doing just fine with either HS or VE. Just don't use any cheap alternatives and you're golden.

As for why INtros are sometimes not recommended for racks:

-----Original Message-----
From: katia@squamishserpents.ca [mailto:katia@squamishserpents.ca]
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 2:19 AM
To: sales@spyderrobotics.com
Subject: Spyder Robotics Contact Us

name: Katia

comment: Hi there, just a (hopefully) quick question. I notice on the
products page, the Herpstat Intro/+ is not recommended for rack systems. I
am wondering why not? I have been using them with my racks with much
success, but now I'm kind of freaked out? Please let me know!

referred by: Other

concerning: Herpstat Intro

Two reasons:

1. Some racks are large and use more wattage than the 350 watts max of the
Herpstat Intro. You can check with the rack manufacturer to determine what
wattage the racks are rated at.

2. Many racks are metal and require 3 prong grounded cords which the intro
units don't have. If you don't use the ground on a metal rack you can
sometimes be shocked by it.

So if you have plastic racks and the wattage is 350 or less then you have
nothing to worry about. :^)

Dion Brewington
Owner, Spyder Robotics LLC
http://www.spyderrobotics.com

[AlexisFitzy]

Now that I'm starting to lean toward a Herpstat is pulse proportional or dimming a better setting? Because the VE-200 has the pulse proportional setting, a built in shut off relay, and 700 watt capacity. The Herpstat into + has dimming proportional control, built in safety power relay, and 350 watt capacity. So now the dimming/pulse proportional and wattage are factors.


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[coldbloodaddict]

Helix!

[AlexisFitzy]

Helix!

Haha and why do you like helix?


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[coldbloodaddict]

Haha and why do you like helix?


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I have been using them for close to 15 years with no problems! It's the only thermostat I have ever used on my incubators...Can't ever see switching either!

[AlexisFitzy]

I have been using them for close to 15 years with no problems! It's the only thermostat I have ever used on my incubators...Can't ever see switching either!

Well I will check those out too added to the list lol.


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