Auto heat lamp dimming

[jsnsan]

Hey Guys- It must be out there right? Can you please direct me on where I can by a thermostat/auto dimmer that I can use with my dome lights?
Living in AK, my heat is fluctuating too much. I need something that will keep Saphira's basking spot at a consistent temp all day long regardless of the temp in the room. I can only seem to find the type of thermostat that turns on and off UTH. But I need something that will dim or raise the basking temps as needed.

Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks!

 

[jsnsan]

Ok, please excuse my ignorance. Looks like I need a dimming thermostat. I have a double dome over the basking spot. What do you guys use?
Are they all in the 100 dollar range? Price isn't a super huge issue, but I like to be as thrifty as I can.

 

[Erok000]

Im looking for something like that too. I dont want it to shut off and on, only dim as needed. I think $100 is pricey. Post some links if you would. Ive been looking at the zoomed 500R but cant find if it dims or shuts off.

 

[jsnsan]

There definitely isn't anything at our local pet stores. I know people must have them.

 

[LLLReptile]

You're asking for a proportional thermostat, rather than an analog, and those are always a little pricier. Helix is one of the better models, and Vivarium Electronics also makes a decent one for a little less money. Analog thermostats work by turning the lights off and on to maintain the temperature, rather than dimming them - they're a lot cheaper, though. I personally prefer the proportional thermostats because they do maintain that constant heat rather than the on/off.

We're having a Cyber Monday sale this Monday, you might wanna check the website and see if what you need is on sale. Tell em Jen sent you

-Jen

 

[jsnsan]

Awesome. Thanks so much!