Herpstat 1 or 2?

[LittleTreeGuy]

So I'm going to build myself a rack. I'm starting with a 2 or 3 shelf jouvenile rack made out of pvc sheeting. As my snakes (and collection) grows, as I'm sure it will, I will likely build another rack for 32 and/or 41qt tubs (adults).

Would it be better to have a Herpstat 1 for each rack, or a Herpstat 2 that just controls both racks, individually, of course.

Is it just a matter of preference or is there any benefit of having it one way or the other?

[Ax01]

one benefit of having a Herpstat 1 (or any thermostat) for each rack is that if it for whatever reason fails, it won't affect rack #2, #3, etc. etc.

[Sauzo]

Like Ax01 said, having 1 per rack does cover the bases incase of a failure. I personally use a Herpstat 1 for my big BCI girl and a Herpstat 2 for my little BCI girl and my BP girl. I do have Hydrofarms in the drawer as backups if anything happens though.

[KMG]

I have four Herpstat units. My Herpstat 2 and 4 are my favorites. If you know your collection will be growing I say get a unit that can help grow your collection.

The Herpstat 2 and 4 can do much more than just work as a thermostat.

To answer the question a tad further though. If the two racks are not going to be close to each other you may need two separate units. If not, the Herpstat 2 will certainly be the best choice. Cheaper than buying two 1s and has more functions.

[LittleTreeGuy]

Cool... thank you guys. I'll be building the racks with plans on the smaller one sitting on top of the larger one when the day comes. I like to keep things looking clean and tidy.

I'm thinking I may go with the 2... Thank you all again for your input.