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I am looking to upgrade a few more thermostats.
I am looking at Johnson Controls, RANCO, and possibly Spyder Electronics.

I would love to hear what any of you have for experience with any of these products (or other products you think are worth looking into for accurate temperature control of larger wattage applications).

I am also looking for a better temperature “alarm system”…. Like one that will call me, e-mail me and/or text me if the temperatures get out of a set range or if the power goes off. (Even better would be where I can check the temps online or call to see what temperatures the different probes are at).

I am looking into a few products, BUT would love to hear what you guys (and Gals) have to say.

It will be my NEW YEARS gift to myself, and I want the best out there.
Thanks for any input…
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Bryan Hummel
www.rainbowboas.com

Merry Christmas to you. I have been checking them out also as I am building a new incubator. I have 2 Helix DBS-1000 now but have been looking at the Herpstat ND. I think the Herpstat II and Pro might be a good option for what you want.

The herpstat and Helix have temp differentials in tenth of degrees: the other two vary from 1 to 2 degrees. Big difference if your hatching eggs or just bottom heating.

Mike

Hey Brian,
check out http://www.homesecuritystore.com/freeze_alarm.htm
The FA-I-CCA can be set for high or low temps. Works great for monitoring a room.

David Heath
Hill Country Exotics
512-589-9411

Thanks David,

This looks like a great site,
Now I will have to do some more research so i get a product that does what I want.

Happy New Year too.
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Bryan Hummel
www.rainbowboas.com