Probe Thermometer Recommendations

[ekraay]

Hi,

Does anyone have specific recommendations for a probe thermometer to buy? I have an infrared thermometer, ideally, I'd like a thermometer that monitors the temperature of the basking spot and the cool spot and can turn on the CHE if it gets below 65 degrees and turn off the basking lamp if it gets above 110 degrees. My home temp is highly variable (San Francisco house with no insulation, could get to be 80 degrees air temp in the house which causes the basking spot to be 120 in basking spot or 60 degrees at night). I can adjust the wattage of my basking bulb (it's 100w now). And having a "smart" thermometer sounds more appealing to *****-proof my setup. Thoughts?

Thanks,

Ed

 

[kingofnobbys]

something like https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4x-LCD-Digital-Temperature-Thermometer-Outdoor-Reptile-Aquarium-Fish-Tank-Meter/264431499789?hash=item3d91587a0d:g to monitor the tank temperature, you can see them at a glance.

A dimming thermostat with a remote probe is what you need if you to set and forget and be sure that your temperature will not get too hot or too cold

Microclimate brand dimming thermostats come highly recommended by users here in Australia.

 

[ekraay]

Thank you very much for the graphic and the link. Yes, ideally I'd like to *****-proof this setup, since I'm not around from 7am to 6pm weekdays.

 

[ekraay]

For now I bought a couple of these, based on the ebay link and the fact it's a Amazon "recommended" item....https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PQ2GJNY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[kingofnobbys]

For now I bought a couple of these, based on the ebay link and the fact it's a Amazon "recommended" item....https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PQ2GJNY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No wonder it's Amazon "recommended" <<< huge markup then they tell you "free postage" ROFL >>>

Reminds me why I never buy off Amazon.