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Gravelanche
03-11-13, 04:33 PM
where can i get a cheap thermometer for a rack in canada.
the norm seems to be the VE-100 to 300 but i dont understand why they jump almost $50 or more as soon as they cross the border.
right now im using a manual setup with a probe thermometer and a table top light dimmer. costs about $40 for the 2 pieces after tax.
Terranaut
03-11-13, 04:56 PM
I assume you mean a thermostat not a thermometer. Look into hydrafarms. Very cheap and mine have been very reliable.
I think it's Korbin who gets them cheap but don't quote me.
erichillkeast
03-11-13, 09:43 PM
Ive gotten them (the hydrofarm thermostat that terranaut is talking about) on amazon (the american one) shipped with express delivery for 40$ each (I bought two) so I would look into that. Also the more you buy the less shipping costs per unit.
EDIT: Here (http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPRTC-Digital-Thermostat-Heat/dp/B000NZZG3S) is the amazon url. They are a bit more expensive than when I bought them, but still a lot cheaper than the VE ones.
I use the HydroFarm ones as well, works great! Although I got 2 for about $50 a few months ago.
Here's the Canadian Amazon link:
Jumpstart Digital Thermostat for Heat Mats: Amazon.ca: Home & Kitchen (http://www.amazon.ca/Jumpstart-Digital-Thermostat-Heat-Mats/dp/B000NZZG3S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1363061974&sr=8-5)
Gravelanche
03-11-13, 10:25 PM
nice, might grab that one instead, right now im just using a probe thermometer and a regular old dimmer switch. just takes a bit of balancing. but the price is definitely right
Lickeypie
03-11-13, 11:46 PM
i got one for temp and humidity from lowes for $10 and it works great!
Gravelanche
03-12-13, 08:12 AM
i got one for temp and humidity from lowes for $10 and it works great!
not the same, we are talking about a heat controlling thermostat, you plug heat tape into it and it measures and controls the heat output. i have the one you are talking about for my gecko's though
Lankyrob
03-12-13, 09:53 AM
nice, might grab that one instead, right now im just using a probe thermometer and a regular old dimmer switch. just takes a bit of balancing. but the price is definitely right
One problem with a dimmer - what if you are away from the houses and there isa sudden rise or drop in ambient temps? The temps in the viv R then going to fluctuate wildly, whereas with a thermostat it will iron out and temperature spikes for you whether you are there or not.
Gravelanche
03-12-13, 10:00 AM
oh of course the thermostat is more ideal and i will upgrade probably this summer when i have more cash. just had to drop $250 on a hatchling / juvenile rack for the gecko eggs i have coming soon
Julius2314
03-12-13, 11:14 AM
This is what I use, idk how much other ones are but this seams like a good deal to me.
Amazon.com: Zilla 11939 Temperature Controller, 1000-Watt: Pet Supplies (http://www.amazon.com/Zilla-11939-Temperature-Controller-1000-Watt/dp/B002CZ0J3E/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1363108302&sr=8-11&keywords=zoo+med+thermostat)
at petco that exact one is like $56. but amazon is only like $26.
Also, is it possible to control multiple enclosures with only one thermostat?
Gravelanche
03-12-13, 11:24 AM
o know that VE makes thermostats with 2 outputs, and i supose as long as you were under the max wattage you could use a splitter as long as all the racks were close together and needed the exact same heating
i read a lot of bad reviews for that one, chose not to
Julius2314
03-12-13, 11:56 AM
hmm. I see this now just read some reviews and i would not buy it to. id stay away, sorry for posting that link shoulda read up on it first.. it has been working pretty good as far as i am concerned. its keeping the temp where i need it.
KORBIN5895
03-12-13, 03:49 PM
oh of course the thermostat is more ideal and i will upgrade probably this summer when i have more cash. just had to drop $250 on a hatchling / juvenile rack for the gecko eggs i have coming soon
You're really irresponsible. You're stating you don't have the money to spend $50 on a proper thermostat but you just bought a hatchling rack and some new snakes? This speaks volumes about you.
Gravelanche
03-12-13, 03:53 PM
dear god, why did i unblock you you insufferable prick. listen to me, i dont give a flying **** about your oppinion, because it's been laden with the stench of sarcasm and bullshit since i met you, bugger off.
KORBIN5895
03-12-13, 03:56 PM
This is what I use, idk how much other ones are but this seams like a good deal to me.
Amazon.com: Zilla 11939 Temperature Controller, 1000-Watt: Pet Supplies (http://www.amazon.com/Zilla-11939-Temperature-Controller-1000-Watt/dp/B002CZ0J3E/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1363108302&sr=8-11&keywords=zoo+med+thermostat)
at petco that exact one is like $56. but amazon is only like $26.
Also, is it possible to control multiple enclosures with only one thermostat?
First off gravelanch is not very experienced and you should take his advice with a tablespoon of salt.
Yes you can control multiple enclosures with one thermostat but you need to make sure it is a multiple zone thermostat. Herpstat 4 is an amazing example of a multi zone. It has 4 temp probes and four power outlets ( possibly 8 I don't remember). Basically you use one probe per enclosure and hook that enclosures heat source up to the corresponding power outlet. Each zone is able to be programmed independently. So yes you can use one thermostat for multiple enclosures.
Squirtle
03-12-13, 03:58 PM
You're really irresponsible. You're stating you don't have the money to spend $50 on a proper thermostat but you just bought a hatchling rack and some new snakes? This speaks volumes about you.
I agree...
KORBIN5895
03-12-13, 03:58 PM
dear god, why did i unblock you you insufferable prick. listen to me, i dont give a flying **** about your oppinion, because it's been laden with the stench of sarcasm and bullshit since i met you, bugger off.
Awwww! Muffin unlocked me! How sweet! Learn to give good advice and be responsible then you won't look so foolish all of the time.
Please block me again as I haven't had time to properly make fun of you yet.
Gravelanche
03-12-13, 03:59 PM
whatever you wrote im sure it was either sarcastic or ignorant, and nothing i care to read, this will be copied and pasted under everything you reply to my threads until you stop replying.
KORBIN5895
03-12-13, 04:04 PM
Lwhatever you wrote im sure it was either sarcastic or ignorant, and nothing i care to read, this will be copied and pasted under everything you reply to my threads until you stop replying.
I'm crushed that someone with your extensive knowledge and wisdom won't have an intelligent conversation.......
Never mind. I forgot who I was talking to for a moment. Sorry.
Gravelanche
03-12-13, 04:08 PM
whatever you wrote im sure it was either sarcastic or ignorant, and nothing i care to read, this will be copied and pasted under everything you reply to my threads until you stop replying.
KORBIN5895
03-12-13, 04:10 PM
whatever you wrote im sure it was either sarcastic or ignorant, and nothing i care to read, this will be copied and pasted under everything you reply to my threads until you stop replying.
You must be trying to get your post count up.....
Gravelanche
03-12-13, 04:17 PM
alright listen you little DNA stain, im really happy that you have found a corner of the internet where the bile you spew in the name of "intelligence" is vaguely masked with experience but i dont give a flying ****. i dont care if you taught a rat snake to fly and sing showtoons, an ******* is an ******* no matter how many snakes he has. and no ammount of beration on the internet will fix the miserable life you live inside. now go find your daddy and ask why he didnt love you because i am done explaining my every thought process to a useless poster child for coat hanger abortions.
KORBIN5895
03-12-13, 04:47 PM
alright listen you little DNA stain, im really happy that you have found a corner of the internet where the bile you spew in the name of "intelligence" is vaguely masked with experience but i dont give a flying ****. i dont care if you taught a rat snake to fly and sing showtoons, an ******* is an ******* no matter how many snakes he has. and no ammount of beration on the internet will fix the miserable life you live inside. now go find your daddy and ask why he didnt love you because i am done explaining my every thought process to a useless poster child for coat hanger abortions.
Wow. You need therapy. I feel really bad for you now. I could use the psychology courses I took in college to help you if you want? I think I already know the real issue though ..... you have a little Johnson don't you?
Lickeypie
03-12-13, 04:52 PM
not the same, we are talking about a heat controlling thermostat, you plug heat tape into it and it measures and controls the heat output. i have the one you are talking about for my gecko's though
You threw me off with the title: "cheap thermometer". I realize now that you're talking about a thermostat.
Gravelanche
03-12-13, 04:58 PM
Wow. You need therapy. I feel really bad for you now. I could use the psychology courses I took in college to help you if you want? I think I already know the real issue though ..... you have a little Johnson don't you?
yeah im done feedin the troll, have fun being a douche
lady_bug87
03-12-13, 05:37 PM
All korbin did was call you irresponsible and considering you don't know the difference between a thermoMETER and a thermoSTAT I don't think you're in the position to be calling anyone names
Gravelanche
03-12-13, 06:13 PM
All korbin did was call you irresponsible and considering you don't know the difference between a thermoMETER and a thermoSTAT I don't think you're in the position to be calling anyone names
no it isnt all korbin did, korbin has been a persistent **** to everything i post. and its called a ****in typo get over it.
lady_bug87
03-12-13, 06:19 PM
Hey, take a pill.
If you have an issue you can report it. There is no need to cuss.
We have mods.
I don't much care if its a typo. Proof read.
infernalis
03-12-13, 06:22 PM
chill out now.
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