Help With Thermostats!!!

[missi182]

I was looking for something around 50 once shipped but I don't know if Ill find anything

[missi182]

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...S%252BI%252BSS

This looks good, If only it was in english...

[bender29]

If you don't want to spend $100+ on a proportional thermostat, get an on/off thermostat such as a Johnson or Ranco. They work nearly as well, just a slightly higher temperature differential.

http://reptilebasics.com/Johnson-Con...d-p-16178.html

http://reptilebasics.com/Ranco-ETC-1...d-p-16172.html

Both of these are also pre-wired, which is a huge plus.

But, yes you are correct in assuming that Alife thermostat is a "you get what you pay for" situation. The Zoomed that's an extra $7 is also equally as crappy.

[deeplove]

Those Johnson or Ranco, does it turn on and shut off? Say, set a low and high and that's it?

Seems to me that the extra money for the Helix or Herpstat is the better choice. Hmm...

missi, I have to agree with the dimmer/rheostat tweaking. It gets some what annoying. If the Helix or Herpstat is set and go, then you probably want to take a real good look into getting one. I'm looking at my wallet right now actually. I might take the plunge myself.

[bg77]

OK, so i have looked at the herpstat, herpstat 2, and helix. I have 1 tank, so either the herpstat or the helix would work great, right? But if I wanted to control the temps on both sides of the tank I would want the herpstat 2, right? Is there any benefit using the herpstat or the helix? I see a difference in price by $30.00.

[starmom]

I have Herpstat II's and I have Helix's and both work great! If you want to individually and separately control two heating sources then you would need either 2 Helix's or a Herpstat II or two Herpstat's. I also purchased spare probes and extra length with mine since I have a first aid kit for the snakes and those items became part of it!

[bg77]

OK, Thank You.

[bg77]

Well the wife just came up with an idea, we want to be able to control both sides of the tank. So we will go with the herpstat, but instead of buying the herpstat 2, buy (2) herpstats, so that way if one goes out we still have the use of the other one while we have the bad one fixed. And it is no difference in cost.

[sneakerpro]

I have one lamp and one heating pad, and for now, have no controls on either of them. I regulate the lamp on a 12/12 cycle. Do I need to spend $100's on timers and thermostats?

[addsdad]

You had better get something controlling the heat. At least a dimmer switch, if you have to save up for a good thermostat. You can get a dimmer switch for under 10$ at home depot, lowes, etc.