incubator thermastat

[Cbean]

I am upgrading my incubator here soon to a fridge that I will be adding heat tape to. What would be a good thermostat for an incubator that is NOT on/off, one that gives out a steady amount of heat that doesnt turn it all the way on or all the way off. I was looking a the vivarium electronics because that is what I use for my racks and they use either pulse or dimming heating system. The one I have is also $115 and holds 700 watts. Is there a different one thats cheaper but is still accurate and will keep the heat to only a 1 to 2 degree change?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

For your incubator you want the best money can buy and it will be either Herpstat or VE

[Cbean]

Alright thanks that's what I was thinking it might be. just thought maybe there was something else out there a little cheaper that I didn't know of. Thanks!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Alright thanks that's what I was thinking it might be. just thought maybe there was something else out there a little cheaper that I didn't know of. Thanks!

There are cheaper thermostat, but the important is to have something reliable you can trust your eggs with

[Cbean]

Yes of cource, Ill go with the VE-200, do you recommend the dimming or pulse one?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Yes of cource, Ill go with the VE-200, do you recommend the dimming or pulse one?

Dimming, dimming constantly adjust the voltage to maintain temps.

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[Jabberwocky Dragons]

Yes of cource, Ill go with the VE-200, do you recommend the dimming or pulse one?

I think the pulse was designed for use with metal racks but may be mistaken. Definitely go with dimming as already said.

Don't forget your on/off backup t-stat.

[Cbean]

Thanks guys! helped a lot.

[PitOnTheProwl]

The VE200 is great. I have several now and one that has been on my incubator for 3 years without problems.