Rheostat? this a good one?

DeesBalls · 10-31-10, 10:19 PM

Zoo Med Laboratories SZMRT10 Repti Temp Reostat

thinking of getting one of these and some UTH for my snakes... what do you all think? and i appologize if the link dont work... if it dont, ill fix... but!!

go to google..... type in "rheostat" and check out the $15 rheostat.... thats the one!

Will0W783 · 11-01-10, 08:27 AM

They're decent rheostats. There are better ones out there, but you'll pay a lot more for them. I can't remember what kind I have, it starts with an "h". I will have to check when I get home, but they were $25 apiece wholesale and work really well.

DeesBalls · 11-01-10, 09:16 AM

how many cages can yours monitor?

i plan on having 6 snakes... not sure to get a rack or keep my tanks...

Freebody · 11-01-10, 06:19 PM

i make these and use them for my setups. How to make your own Rheostat for less than $7! Detailed instructions. - CornSnakes.com Forums

DeesBalls · 11-01-10, 09:47 PM

lol i have been seeing those alot and SOOOOO tempted to try it...

how many set ups can it monitor at 1 time?

Freebody · 11-01-10, 10:07 PM

600 watts its says its good for, or at least the dimmer i use is. took me about 10 min to build one yesterday and like 10 minutues in home depot grabbing the parts. i got the dimmer switch that you can push to turn off and on so i dont need to turn the dial when i got it set to the right temp i want it to bring my lights to

DeesBalls · 11-01-10, 10:55 PM

I sure am tempted... if I go to the store tomorrow I will for sure try!!

DeesBalls · 11-01-10, 11:03 PM

Also, I have 4 snakes, how many would I need to make?

Freebody · 11-01-10, 11:09 PM

just 1 if they all need the same temp, depending on what watt your lights are, just make sure you dnt go over 600 watts and your good, plug in a power bar into it for more lplugs if your using somthing like the 50 watt heat cord i use atm

its real easy, cut the cord, twist together the two end with the writing on it, then take the other two halfs and twist them to the black cord on the dial, and your finished the wiring,

DeesBalls · 11-02-10, 12:02 PM

They'd where I'm running into problems, I have 2 cones a ball and brb... I hear the ball needs 92 hot spot and the other 3 I keep around 86... and I use over heat heat lights. Might switch to uth though....

Had all the stuff picked out but decided not to do it.

marvelfreak · 11-02-10, 01:11 PM

Check these out the Johnson and Ranco both will do 6 heat pads and are 1500 watts.
Thermostats - Reptile Basics Inc
This is what i am getting in a couple weeks. Along with all new heat pads. My buddy got their heat pads a couple month ago and swears they work better than any other brand he tried.

DeesBalls · 11-02-10, 01:44 PM

Thanks marvel, ill check into those... I may be switching to a rack system. Just not too sure on that.

marvelfreak · 11-02-10, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LiL_Boa

Thanks marvel, ill check into those... I may be switching to a rack system. Just not too sure on that.

That site also has racks, but i think it be a lot cheaper to build one yourself. Also if your wanting to do a rack system you could just go to a hardware store and by a adjustable shelving unit that you can put your cages on would work really good. something like whats on this site.
Wire Shelving, Chrome, Stainless Steel, Epoxy Coated at GLOBALindustrial.com

mykee · 11-02-10, 03:06 PM

Well if we're finally off the whole $7 do-it-yourself house fires just waiting to happen deal, I suggest any of the Herpstat units that are available at spyderrobotics.com.

marvelfreak · 11-02-10, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mykee

Well if we're finally off the whole $7 do-it-yourself house fires just waiting to happen deal, I suggest any of the Herpstat units that are available at spyderrobotics.com.

If you don't mind Mykee here's the link.
Spyder Robotics