Just as the title ask , i have a 8 tier open back wood and pegboard rack for my collection and was wondering what do you guys recommend? Seen rancos and Johnson for sale pre wired with a 6 input cord , obviously wont do , should i buy a bare one and install a 8 input cord myself?? sorry for the noob question but since i am expanding my collection all the help i get is very much appreciated.

I like Herpstats the best.

i use both helix and johnsons both with great sucess

I like Herpstats the best.

:yes:

i use both helix and johnsons both with great sucess

:yessir:

I've got helix's on my big racks but I think, if I could go back I'd probably go with herpstats instead, they're just so much easier to control and really easy to read. I'm using rancos on all my cages and my baby racks and they work great, you really can't kill those things :lol:

i use both helix and johnsons both with great sucess

:yes: neither one has let me down

Wiring isn't difficult so if you are comfortable then go for it, they are all good and the only one I don't have anymore is a helix

We use Herpstats and Helix, but prefer the Herpstats. As we eventually switch our racks to all Animal Plastics, we are going to switch to all Herpstats.

We use Eco Zone, Helix, Ranco, and Johnson in that order. Going to be switching over to all eco zone over the next year.

I like Herpstats the best.

Herpstat all the way!!! :yes:

I used to be a Helix man, now I'm all about the Herpstat pro ND. Its far superior

Heat for animals are on Herpstat Pro's

Both heaters for the room are on Double Rancos each

I really like the Herpstat. Just got the Herpstat Pro for Christmas!

No doubt, Herpstats! i have a Helix for my rack but they bore me if that makes any sense.
the Herpstats have more options then most people will ever use.

I like Herpstats the best.

I like these best too.... also use Rancos.

All Herpstats here..They keep improving on them as well.And I really like that!

just ordered a herpstat nd.. they sent me the blue lcd grounded. the pics on the site .messed with my eyes a bit. guess ill find out what its really like monday. they where out of the green/regular nd so they sent the blue..

ended up getting a ranco at the pomona show guys , thx for all the tips. one last question , how do u set the probe?? as in where in your rack,attached?? ect?

Im sure you got this figured out by now but if not hope this helps you....
I usually leave a tub in the middle of the rack open and run my probe in there. Tape it down with heat foil tape and also run my temp guage probe in there as well. That way nothing comes in contact with the probes and you get an accurate reading inside your tubs.
I have also seenpeople use a broken square of a tub and put that over the heat tape and then the probe on top of that. I really prefer the open tub method as long as I have the space.

I have also seenpeople use a broken square of a tub and put that over the heat tape and then the probe on top of that

Thats a great idea.

Herpstat Nd proportional grounded...just take a multi outlet power strip and plug into it and then plug you flexwatt or what not into that.:yes:

thx guys , tried the ranco and did not like it , temps were not to my liking once set up , so i went and got a herpstat 2. way better.

You will like it...haven't had any problems with mine!:cheers:

the wiring is easy on the rancos thats all i use there are a few good online how tos on it also if you get stuck

thx guys , tried the ranco and did not like it , temps were not to my liking once set up , so i went and got a herpstat 2. way better.

Some people go straight toward the finish line and other take a different path only to cross the finish line at the same time...you won't be disappointed with your pick up.

Yea , so far i am extremely happy with the herpstat .I got multiple shelves with different species with different heating needs and its working great.

Reptile Basics is coming out with three new thermostat models that will really shake up the market. I believe the first model (fancy pants one) is available at their site now...

I am considering purchasing a herpstat myself. I need to heat 3 racks, each contain 8 tubs. They all house ball pythons. Which model would best suit my needs?

Thank you!

i use helix and its never let me down even once

Herpstat all the way!!!!!! :rockon: