Zilla Reptile Thermostat Any Good?

Im looking for a cheap thermostat for my new rack. I just spent most of my money building the rack itself, so I'm trying to save money where possible. I saw that the Zilla thermostat is pretty much the cheapest around. Mostly positive reviews, but there are some worrying ones as well (However others were stating those with bad stories were caused by user error).

If you want a cheap one that's better than a Zilla, get a hydrofarm

Originally Posted by _Lucian_

Im looking for a cheap thermostat for my new rack. I just spent most of my money building the rack itself, so I'm trying to save money where possible. I saw that the Zilla thermostat is pretty much the cheapest around. Mostly positive reviews, but there are some worrying ones as well (However others were stating those with bad stories were caused by user error).

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Tempe...at+for+brewing I bought one about two months ago for a diy incubator. It works great for a cheapo thermostat. I'd buy again.

Originally Posted by JButera

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Tempe...at+for+brewing I bought one about two months ago for a diy incubator. It works great for a cheapo thermostat. I'd buy again.

Thanks! That's even cheaper than the Zilla. Do you know its wattage limit? I didn't see one. I probably won't come anywhere near it, but it'd be nice to know for future reference.

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Originally Posted by _Lucian_

Thanks! That's even cheaper than the Zilla. Do you know its wattage limit? I didn't see one. I probably won't come anywhere near it, but it'd be nice to know for future reference.

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I just looked at mine, it say's 1000w on the back.

Originally Posted by JButera

I just looked at mine, it say's 1000w on the back.

Perfect! Thank you for the recommendation.

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Originally Posted by JButera

I just looked at mine, it say's 1000w on the back.

Originally Posted by JButera

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Tempe...at+for+brewing I bought one about two months ago for a diy incubator. It works great for a cheapo thermostat. I'd buy again.

Hey its been several days since I got the thermostat in. Works great!

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ikr. Not that it's a very long time, but mine's going on three months and it still holds the set temp. The probe is suction-cupped to a digital thermometer's screen about 8" below a 60w ceramic heater. The temp on the thermometer reads 88° everytime.