Hi everyone. This is a product question. I'm still looking for a good thermostat to buy and have narrowed it down to a few. I'm considering the Ranco or Johnson (they seem pretty much the same, let me know if they're not http://www.dsreptiles.com/products.php), Bigappleherp's Herp Power proportional thermostat http://www.bigappleherp.com/Reptile_Supplies/Product/Herp_Power_Proportional_Thermostats_921100.html , and the Helix Basic System http://www.beanfarm.com/temperature/1.html.
Now I don't know if I should buy an on/off thermostat (Ranco) or a proportional one. I would probably set the differential to 1 degree if I went with the Ranco, but does the constant up and down (even of just one degree) affect the snake at all? Which type of thermostat do you recommend?
If I decide to go with a proportional thermostat, is the Helix worth the extra money over the Herp Power? I don't want to spend any more than I have to, but if it's much more reliable then I'll definitely go with it.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Now I don't know if I should buy an on/off thermostat (Ranco) or a proportional one. I would probably set the differential to 1 degree if I went with the Ranco, but does the constant up and down (even of just one degree) affect the snake at all? Which type of thermostat do you recommend?
If I decide to go with a proportional thermostat, is the Helix worth the extra money over the Herp Power? I don't want to spend any more than I have to, but if it's much more reliable then I'll definitely go with it.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.