Curious people's opinions on thermostats

[Neko_snake]

Placing the tstat on a surge protector could help. You can even go a step above and have a whole home surge protector installed at the breaker box.

As for tstats I bought an el cheapo one time in a pinch and if failed on me within months. Then another cheaper one I got when I bought a snake crapped out on me while I was using it in a pinch too. Since then I try to keep an extra Herpstat on hand.

I have five Herpstats, a few 1s, a 2, and a 4. I will be getting another set of 2s soon. Having them I have never had an issue so I have stuck with them. They have served me very well.

Sucky part was it was on a surge protector. Nothing else was broken just the thermostat. I had to buy a new surge protector since I know once lightning goes through one it's done. Herpstats do seem nice and not too far outside the budget.

[KMG]

Sucky part was it was on a surge protector. Nothing else was broken just the thermostat. I had to buy a new surge protector since I know once lightning goes through one it's done. Herpstats do seem nice and not too far outside the budget.

I bought a couple used and got fairly good deals. I actually just ran across some but was too late. Herpstat 2s for $100. They had four and I was thinking about buying them all.

[EL-Ziggy]

I know they don’t have the bells and whistles some of the more expensive brands have but I’ve used Jumpstart thermostats for 10+ years on my UTHs and RHPs without fail. I think they’re affordable and reliable. They were $30 when I originally purchased them and they’re $41 now on Amazon. They do everything I need them to do when it comes to regulating my enclosure temps. I’d have to burn through 4 of them to buy one Herpstat 1. I just don’t see the added value. I’m thinking about getting 2 of the Herpstat 6s once my 8’ enclosures arrive and I rearrange my stacks but that’s just because it’ll look nicer and be easier to control everything from just two units.


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[Neko_snake]

I know they don’t have the bells and whistles some of the more expensive brands have but I’ve used Jumpstart thermostats for 10+ years on my UTHs and RHPs without fail. I think they’re affordable and reliable. They were $30 when I originally purchased them and they’re $41 now on Amazon. They do everything I need them to do when it comes to regulating my enclosure temps. I’d have to burn through 4 of them to buy one Herpstat 1. I just don’t see the added value. I’m thinking about getting 2 of the Herpstat 6s once my 8’ enclosures arrive and I rearrange my stacks but that’s just because it’ll look nicer and be easier to control everything from just two units.


https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-Ger.../dp/B000NZZG3S

I've heard about the Jumpstart ones before and was debating on one of those. Since this is the 2nd in 2 years that our house has been struck by lightning, I think I'll probably have to replace it every year anyway but ideally if I can buy a cheaper one that lasts a long time and does it's job then I'm happy. I personally don't need all the bells and whistles. I only have one snake and he's still a baby. He can slowly get upgrades as he grows and as I save up the money. Lol

[KMG]

You know I had a thought and wanted to make sure you were aware of this. Not all power strips are surge protectors. They look very similar but they are not all the same. Maybe you had a power strip and that's why it fried the tstat.

[Neko_snake]

You know I had a thought and wanted to make sure you were aware of this. Not all power strips are surge protectors. They look very similar but they are not all the same. Maybe you has a power strip and that's why it fried the tstat.

It was definitely a surge protector. An expensive one. I'm pretty sure it was rated for 2,000 Jules.

[Bleh]

It was definitely a surge protector. An expensive one. I'm pretty sure it was rated for 2,000 Jules.

Electronics is NOT my speciality, but 2 kW for surge caused by lightening doesn't seem a lot for the energy lightening transfers!

I'm in the UK, and although surge protectors in multi-plug adapters are available, not many people tend to buy or use them around by me.

But I do share people concerns with thermostats. To the point where I'm considering building my own into the next terrarium cabinet I build (as my collection grows).

But this has its risks attached also. Hardware robustness and software efficiency the priority factors on my mind!

[Homebody]

I've heard about the Jumpstart ones before and was debating on one of those. Since this is the 2nd in 2 years that our house has been struck by lightning, I think I'll probably have to replace it every year anyway but ideally if I can buy a cheaper one that lasts a long time and does it's job then I'm happy. I personally don't need all the bells and whistles. I only have one snake and he's still a baby. He can slowly get upgrades as he grows and as I save up the money. Lol

I have a two year old Jumpstart and it works fine.