Sorry for not explaining the dimmer. A dimmer is a simple device that you plug in between the heat source you are using like a heat bulb or ceramic heat emitter (che). You can then slide the switch on the dimmer up and down which raises and reduces the amount of power delivered to the heat element. So you can essentially dial a bulb or che in to exactly where you need it because the standard wattage doesn't always get the problem solved at full power.
But like I also said raising and lowering the heat element does the dame thing in a more primitive manner.
As for a glass tank. It will probably give you the exact same issues. You would most likely have to do the same stuff we are doing with your tub. Now if its a good price and you like it the things I have told you will work just the same with it. Its up to you.
Also I applaud you for doing this early. So many people buy a snake on a whim and come home with a bunch of junk for a pet store that they don't need. It seems like you did alright except for that tstat. Why the pet stores keep selling them is beyond me. They are old tech and overpriced for what they are.
As for a suggestion I most certainly will. I am a fan of the Herpstat line from Spyder Robotics. I have four of them and they have given me flawless service. I had one of the ones you have too. Got it with a snake I bought. I used it as a spare and it died and ran my uth crazily.
http://spyderrobotics.com/
They ship quick if you order straight from them and though you can buy them other places they are usually always the same price.
You can also check your local Craigslist and such and see if any are listed on there. Plenty of people get out of the hobby or upgrade and part with their old one.
You can also check out these at Reptile Basics. I don't have any but they are well liked. Herpstats are a bit more feature rich though. You get what you pay for.
http://www.reptilebasics.com/thermostats
Originally Posted by KMG
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