Looking for a Thermostat/Controller for my CHE

[brettagostini]

Is there a gizmo out there with a temp probe that I can plug my CHE into to set the temp? Without the CHE my tank is too cold. With it, it can get up to upwards of 115-117, which is a bit on the too warm side. I'm picturing a digital gizmo that plugs in, with a probe to the tank, and then I can set it and plug my CHE into this.

Does such a thing exist? If not, could someone please invent it and sell me one? Thanks!

 

[steph2one11]

zoo med reptitemp thermostat.... they are cheaper on amazon. heres a link.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...e=&qid=1359602850&seller=&sr=8-1&startIndex=0

 

[SeanFred]

I use a HydroFarm MTPRTC
http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPRTC-Digital-Thermostat-Heat/dp/B000NZZG3S

 

[Erok000]

Ive been looking for a good reasonably priced thermostat to do the same thing but also control my basking bulb. The zoomed is an analog style meaning it shuts off and on to control the themp. I dont want this. Is the Hydrofarm a proportional thermostat meaning it controls the wattage to keep the temp just right not shut off/on? If so and it works with a che, would it also work for my basking light? I hope that all makes sense,lol.

 

[Goodtruant]

For proportional temp control try the BeanFarm.

http://beanfarm.com/index.php?cPath=1238

 

[jinzilla]

Ive been looking for a good reasonably priced thermostat to do the same thing but also control my basking bulb. The zoomed is an analog style meaning it shuts off and on to control the themp. I dont want this. Is the Hydrofarm a proportional thermostat meaning it controls the wattage to keep the temp just right not shut off/on? If so and it works with a che, would it also work for my basking light? I hope that all makes sense,lol.

Get a Herpstat 2 to do CHE temp control and use the other input to dim the basking light... That's how I have it setup and it's working great. I tried a number of other setup options using the Herpstat 2 and ended back up with my current profile.

 

[SeanFred]

Ive been looking for a good reasonably priced thermostat to do the same thing but also control my basking bulb. The zoomed is an analog style meaning it shuts off and on to control the themp. I dont want this. Is the Hydrofarm a proportional thermostat meaning it controls the wattage to keep the temp just right not shut off/on? If so and it works with a che, would it also work for my basking light? I hope that all makes sense,lol.

Yes, it is a proportional control thermostat. It is dedicated to a 250W CHE on its own circuit in my 6' viv. I use a manual inline dimmer on one circuit for my basking lights and another non-dimming circuit for UV, both on a timer.

You can get more info from the manufacturer website at http://hydrofarm.com/product.php?itemid=3372#tabs-1