These thermostats any good?

[Pareeeee]

Jumpstart by HydroFarm. Need to order one for when I get my Corn Snake. I don't want to wait much longer to order it, since the reptile expo is creeping up on me quickly!!!!!!!!!

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71S%2B3dQB7NL._AA1500_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/413omN4aTVL.jpg

[Sharlynn93]

looks identical to hydrofarm...but i have never heard of it, myself...

[Pareeeee]

looks identical to hydrofarm...but i have never heard of it, myself...

Hydrofarm makes Jumpstart.

[pdomensis]

Crazy question here, I know these work for UTHs but can they work for a lamp or CHE?

[knox]

Crazy question here, I know these work for UTHs but can they work for a lamp or CHE?

They are ON / OFF Thermostats. Generally, for a lamp you want a proportional. Not sure about CHE's.

[pdomensis]

ok so a lamp would drive you nuts, but in principle...?

[knox]

I don't think the element in the lamp would last very long being turned on and off constantly.

[kwhitlock]

ok so a lamp would drive you nuts, but in principle...?

I don't see why not, but I would imagine that the bulb wouldn't last as long constantly turning on and off.

[pdomensis]

Works the same as this though right?
BAH-1000DC Reptile Thermostat New Model - Incredibly Reliable Digital Chip for Accurate Temperature Control (http://www.bigappleherp.com/BAH-1000-Thermostat)

[Pareeeee]

Can someone answer my question?

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[pdomensis]

Sorry Paris, didn't mean to derail you there.

[EL Ziggy]

I've got 3 hydrofarm t-stats and they all work great. For $35 I think they're definitely worth trying. I also had a infrared bulb on a hydrofarm t-stat. I couldn't take the constant off an on after a couple of weeks :)

[Pareeeee]

I've got 3 hydrofarm t-stats and they all work great. For $35 I think they're definitely worth trying. I also had a infrared bulb on a hydrofarm t-stat. I couldn't take the constant off an on after a couple of weeks :)

Thanks. I will only be using mine for a heat mat. Lamps don't like being turned off and on frequently.

[EL Ziggy]

Thanks. I will only be using mine for a heat mat. Lamps don't like being turned off and on frequently.
I think the hydrofarms are great for just controlling UTH's. I've had no issues.

[Terranaut]

I use Hydrafarms on flexwatt and RHPs. Never had an issue.

[Sharlynn93]

Sorry, when I opened this on my phone it only showed pics. I didn't see the text w it :(

[sharthun]

I don't think the element in the lamp would last very long being turned on and off constantly.

I agree, probably the same with che's.

[sharthun]

Can someone answer my question?

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They look exactly like my 4 hydrofarms.

[Tgunz127]

I wired a dimmer switch to my heat lamp so I can turn it way down so it only adds a few degrees when needed ... I think I payed 5$ from Home Depot and it's really easy to wire into any normal heat lamp

[Pareeeee]

I've purchased it and it's on its way!

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000NZZG3S

[sharthun]

I've purchased it and it's on its way!

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000NZZG3S

Cool! I really like my hydrofarms! Let us know how it works for ya!

[EL Ziggy]

I've purchased it and it's on its way!

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000NZZG3S
Way to go! T-stats make a world of difference. I felt so much better once I added mine. One of the most vital pieces of equipment for keeping snakes I'd say.

[Pareeeee]

Way to go! T-stats make a world of difference. I felt so much better once I added mine. One of the most vital pieces of equipment for keeping snakes I'd say.

Yeah, I have two already, they're ok but they're analog, not digital, and can take a bit to calibrate. Can't wait to try this one out!

[Terranaut]

You will find you will set them based on readings and not what temp appears on the thermostat itself. I love the Hydrafarm. Can't beat it for the money.