Which Herpstat to buy?

[PitOnTheProwl]

My new rack will have individual pieces of 11 inch THG tape. I don't need the stat for a couple weeks so I can definitely get on the sale.

Thats how all my racks are. 11" is all I order

[JoshSloane]

So I can use a Herpstat 2 to run two separate racks?

[PitOnTheProwl]

So I can use a Herpstat 2 to run two separate racks?

Yes.
You can use any stat to run multiple racks AS LONG as the heating is IDENTICAL.

[rlditmars]

So I can use a Herpstat 2 to run two separate racks?

As long as all of the heating elements on a rack are the same throughout the rack or it is one continuous strip, then yes you only need one probe to operate the entire rack. That leaves the second probe free to regulate another device. However, if you have a rack that has different length heat strips on each shelf then you will need a probe for each of the strips/elements that vary, as the thermostat will just apply the same power to each element regardless of its size, and that could result in them heating up to different temps if they are not the same length as the strip the probe is measuring the temps from.

That being said, if you had two identical racks and all of the heating strips were the exact same length, you could operate both racks with just one probe mounted/measuring on one rack, as all of the power output would be equal to both racks and all strips. I'm not suggesting anyone do that in all practicality, but it is theoretically possible. I hope that helps clarify.

[JoshSloane]

So just to confirm. If I have two identical racks, I can use one herpstat 2 to regulate both.

[PitOnTheProwl]

So just to confirm. If I have two identical racks, I can use one herpstat 2 to regulate both.

One channel on the herp2 and still have the second to use on anything else.

Just make sure you dont exceed max wattage on any thermostat.

So I ask AGAIN..... What is the issue with your VE?

[JoshSloane]

One channel on the herp2 and still have the second to use on anything else.

Just make sure you dont exceed max wattage on any thermostat.

So I ask AGAIN..... What is the issue with your VE?

I have a VE-100 that was used before I got it. Started randomly turning off lately. Would a new VE-200 be a big step up? After looking at prices im not sure I can drop 200$ on a herpstat2

[JoshSloane]

Between a herpstat 1 and VE-200 which is the better buy?

[PitOnTheProwl]

I never used the VE100 because its an on/off only. The VE200 is either or. I have been using them since they came out without any problems including on my incubator.
I also have a Helix that I got instead of a herp.

I remember someone posting about a VE randomly turning off and it had to sit in a certain position, I assume that was you? (I have so much going on right now I rarely know what day it is)
You bought it second hand, are you sure the cord isnt just going bad ore loose where it plugs into the back?

[JoshSloane]

It actually wasn't me who posted it originally, but I did comment on it. I am going to ditch the used VE100 no matter what. I think herpstat 1 might be my best bet as I do more research.