thermostats

[jossh27]

I'm looking for a bit more insight on thermostats... More so the "Vivarium Electronics VE-100 Thermostat" does anyone use this? I know most of you guys use Herpstat, and I'm sure for good reason, but I'm looking for a cheaper alternative as it will only be controlling a heatpad for my cal-king scream.

That being said, how accurate are probes on glass tank floors?
Im off tomorrow to pick up a temperature gun to shoot the temp ontop on the heatpad as it feel pretty hot to my touch,yet the thermometer prob that sits on it only reads 74°. For now i just laid out a couple layers of newspaper and added threw some more Aspen shavings in to get her off the glass a bit more till i know the temperature for sure. As is she usually just uses her cool hide

-Josh

[reptiledude987]

I use hygrotherm thermostats. I get them from amazon for around $40. theyre pretty accurate within a couple degrees which can be dialed in by adjusting the temp setting.

[Derek1]

I use hygrotherm thermostats. I get them from amazon for around $40. theyre pretty accurate within a couple degrees which can be dialed in by adjusting the temp setting.

Same here.

[jossh27]

That's considerably cheaper yet. I'll try and find one tonight.

Are they the zoo med hygrotherm? That's all i can find and they're like $80

[Derek1]

Jump Start is the name brand I think. Model is MTPRTC that I buy.

[jossh27]

Found one and ordered. Thanks

[snakekid6996]

I'm using 3 hygrotherms and they all work good

[EL Ziggy]

I've been using hydrofarm thermostats for a couple of years now with no issues. They're inexpensive and they're reliable.

[jossh27]

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000NZZG3S/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1426512989&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=thermostat
Just realized this is for heat mats. Would it also be okay for ceramic heat emitters?

[metalcopper]

I use all hydrofarm thermostats on ceramic heat emitters, works great. One difference is, they are either on or off, there is no built in dimmer to control the temp.

[jossh27]

Yeah, that's fine. Thanks

[millertime89]

Yup, I use them too. I've got a Ranco and a Herpstat for backup just in case.

[jossh27]

i just discovered ranco today. when i get more of a 'finicky' animal when it comes to heat and humidity, i think ill go with those... CSA approved is a plus too

[MDT]

I use VE-300's pretty solid units and easy to program....

[millertime89]

i just discovered ranco today. when i get more of a 'finicky' animal when it comes to heat and humidity, i think ill go with those... CSA approved is a plus too

Honestly the hydrofarm is just as good. It's just nice having a spare.

[Ouroboros]

I use VE-300's pretty solid units and easy to program....

I can vouch for this. I have two of the VE-300X2 models each controlling the ambient with a radiant heat panel and the hot spot with a UTH on two separate tanks. They're extraordinarily easy to program and very precise (since they're proportionate and not ON/OFF). They are also stackable for a nice clean look.

They're a bit pricey though, I can definitely see the deterrent there. In my defense, I use those for my two bigger setups and use the Hygrotherms mentioned above for all my smaller ones.

[jossh27]

ok thats good to know... like i said, i have a king snake, so i dont really need to be exact with temperature. when i get another that requires more of a significant heat source than a heat pad, ill compare the other thermostats mentioned above.

Thanks EVERYONE for your input