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Thermostat and Flexwatt questions

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I am looking at setting up a new rack. I have never used a rack system before.

I am looking at using 4" Flexwatt and an Alife Reptile Electronic Temperature Controller (Beanfarm.com ).

This will be for a 3 or 4 bin rack. One rack will house bulls and pines. Another will house ball pythons.

Any experiences with this thermostat and / or 4" Flexwatt?

Thanks!
 
Dean:

I personally wouldn't reccomend the Alife based upon what I have read.

I highly reccomend the Spyder Robotics Herpstat line, I also use Ranco thermostats.

The big difference between the two is that the Herpstat t-stats are proportional while the Ranco is on/off. The Ranco also offers more capacity in terms of wattage, but for your application wattage isn't a huge issue.

I use my Ranco to control a large space heater that heats my herp room.

Are you using a thermostat for each rack?
 
Yes, I do plan to have a thermostat for each rack. If I understand correctly, the thermostat can only be set to one temp or range. That is one of the reasons for multiple racks.
 
starwarsdad said:
Yes, I do plan to have a thermostat for each rack. If I understand correctly, the thermostat can only be set to one temp or range. That is one of the reasons for multiple racks.
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There are thermostats available that provide for controlling multiple zones.

I use a Habitat Control System 4 zone controller (purchased before the Herpstat Pro was available) and also have a Herpstat II which controls two zones.

As far as budget goes a couple of Rancos or Johnson Controls would be your most cost effective in terms of the thermostats alone, but depending upon the cost of the racks that you are using a multiple zone thermostat may deliver the best value.
 
starwarsdad said:
Do you have part numbers for the Ranco's and Johnson Controls???

Thanks!
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Ranco - ETC 111000
Johnson - A419
 
DThomas said:
Ranco - ETC 111000
Johnson - A419
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Dean:

I don't believe the Bean Farm carries Ranco or Johnson.

Most reptile-related re-sellers will offer these either pre-wired or "raw".

I know the following all carry Ranco and Johnson Controls:


http://www.reptilebasics.com/store/home.php?cat=250 (Reptile Basics)

http://www.mgreptiles.com/thermomain.html (MG Reptiles)

http://www.dxreptiles.com/products.php (D&X Reptiles)

I've done business with both Reptile Basics and MG Reptiles and would reccomend either. That said I wouldn't hesitate to do business with Dennis.
 
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