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best proportional thermostat for a homemade incubator???

SnakeSmith Jun 09, 2005 09:12 PM

Hey Everyone,
I'm really looking for the most accurate thermostat I can find for a 5 cubic foot fridge turned incubator.
Thanks again,
Glenn

Replies (8)

bustyballpythons Jun 09, 2005 09:22 PM
Thomas j Jun 09, 2005 09:45 PM

There is no one single best thermostat for an incubator. Helix are definatly at the top of the list. There is also Herpstat which are great.

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Thomas Jones
aligatorhunter@cox.net

exoticballpython Jun 09, 2005 11:05 PM

500 Watts, if you need more then this a power module can be added or you can upgrade to a Helix 1500 Watt system.

Bryan Kollwitz

XtremeXteriors Jun 10, 2005 03:55 AM

ive never used the helix so im not knocking it at all but i do know my herpstat is incredible i got mine from mgreptiles,i believe he carries both helix and hepstat but dont try calling him hes not good with answering the phone haha email him he responds usually within the hour ive done business with him 3x so far and ive been very pleased with his products

coldthumb Jun 10, 2005 10:44 PM

"ive never used the helix so im not knocking it at all but i do know my herpstat is incredible i got mine from mgreptiles"

Same here.
I've purchased two of them so far.

...and the power match mode is great for incubators.
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Charles Glaspie

jmartin104 Jun 10, 2005 06:24 AM

>>Hey Everyone,
>>I'm really looking for the most accurate thermostat I can find for a 5 cubic foot fridge turned incubator.
>>Thanks again,
>>Glenn
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles

glkherp Jun 10, 2005 12:26 PM

The Herpstat LED Display allows setting and display in tenths of a degree. The Herpstat tracks and can displays your High / Low temps. Also allows the consumer to calibrate the sensor digitally if necessary. Special power matching mode allows consumer to change out power output curve to match the enclosures efficiency.

A lot more features for less money.

George Knaack
GLK HERP

SnakeSmith Jun 11, 2005 08:30 AM

Thanks for the replies, they're much appreciated!
Glenn

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