Incubation Thermostat

[Taquiq]

My cheapy Zoo Med thermostat flucuates to much so I am going to get a nicer one.

Which thermostat is better from your experiences or do you have any other recommendations(besides Helix)?

http://www.reptilebasics.com/johnson-controls-thermostat_pre-wired.html

http://www.reptilebasics.com/ranco-etc-111000.html

 

[thegeckoguy23]

I'll be honest with you you NEED a big apple herp one!!!! THEY ROCK!



Jake

 

[Taquiq]

Do you have one and what's your experience with them?

 

[ZooKeeperKarin]

RampantReptiles and I went in together on a couple Ranco's. She ordered, so she'd be the one to ask for information. Since we ordered two, they were $90 each, including shipping. I've been very pleased with mine so far. You can set it to within a 1degree fluctuation.

 

[Taquiq]

Thanks, I will probably get Ranco.

 

[Imperial Geckos]

I have used Ranco Thermostats on my Hoavbators and have hatched many eggs. However, I do prefer proportional thermostats when it comes to incubating eggs. This year, i will be going with a Helix.

 

[gothra]

I'm testing out my homemade incubator, which is just a 24qt Rubbermaid cooler with Helix thermostat. I have several water bottles at the bottom to stabilize the heat. However, there is still a 3 degree fluctuation in the first few days. I added 2 more water bottles yesterday (the maximum number I can fit in), and the fluctuation decreased to 1.5 degree.

Perhaps you can try putting more water bags or water bottles to your incubator to minimize the fluctuation.