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03-10-15, 05:16 PM
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thermostats
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
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03-10-15, 05:20 PM
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Re: thermostats
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.
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03-10-15, 05:30 PM
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Re: thermostats
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Originally Posted by 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.
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Same here.
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03-10-15, 05:36 PM
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Re: thermostats
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
Last edited by jossh27; 03-10-15 at 05:45 PM..
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03-10-15, 05:48 PM
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Re: thermostats
Jump Start is the name brand I think. Model is MTPRTC that I buy.
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03-10-15, 06:25 PM
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Re: thermostats
Found one and ordered. Thanks
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03-10-15, 06:45 PM
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Re: thermostats
I'm using 3 hygrotherms and they all work good
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03-10-15, 08:01 PM
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Re: thermostats
I've been using hydrofarm thermostats for a couple of years now with no issues. They're inexpensive and they're reliable.
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03-16-15, 07:21 AM
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Re: thermostats
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000NZZ...rds=thermostat
Just realized this is for heat mats. Would it also be okay for ceramic heat emitters?
Last edited by jossh27; 03-16-15 at 07:37 AM..
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03-16-15, 08:30 AM
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Re: thermostats
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.
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03-16-15, 09:27 AM
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Re: thermostats
Yeah, that's fine. Thanks
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03-16-15, 12:49 PM
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Re: thermostats
Yup, I use them too. I've got a Ranco and a Herpstat for backup just in case.
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03-16-15, 02:33 PM
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Re: thermostats
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
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03-16-15, 03:49 PM
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Re: thermostats
I use VE-300's pretty solid units and easy to program....
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03-16-15, 06:26 PM
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Re: thermostats
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Originally Posted by 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
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Honestly the hydrofarm is just as good. It's just nice having a spare.
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