Quote Originally Posted by Ginevive
Hmm.. what would be the best option for a low-cost thermostat then? I really am not in the position to spend much money, but at the same time I don't want to chintz-out and buy something that'll break in a year or worse, not keep the temps right. I can sell a few things on ebay if need be.. wait, I have a bonus check coming friday!

If you wanting something to give you peice of mind and you can add cages onto later then a ranco or johnson controls is your best bet.. They are about 25 bucks less then the herpstats but you will not get the same accuracy with them as you would a proportional..