rheostat

[malik454]

can you use a repti reosate with a reptile heating pad

 

[larry26]

yes you can but i prefer to use a thermostat becasue a rheostat is a dimmer. The thermostat may cost more but i think that it is more accurate.

 

[acpart]

You can even use a "lamp dimmer" from Home Depot or Loews with a repti heater and it may be cheaper since otherwise you'll be paying for the "repti" designation. CHeck your discount stores first. It should be $10-11 there.

Aliza

 

[malik454]

whats a thermostat ? not trying to seem stupid

 

[larry26]

A thermostat is a tempature controller. you probally have one in your house you set it to make it hotter or cooler. But they have special one for reptiles that cost like $20 and work well.

 

[malik454]

so do you know where i could find a reptile thermostas

 

[acpart]

For best price and inexpensive brand that has done very well for me, look for either "ESU" or "Alife" (they look the same to me) and try the on-line pet supply places:
lllreptile
BIg Apple Herp
Reptile Depot
Max Pet supply (I don't know if they have a website or just an ebay store or neither)


There are others too. Compare the prices of the item, add shipping and see what gets you the best deal.

Aliza

 

[Lena]

I have used a rheostat in conjunction with a digital thermometer with great success.

 

[larry26]

I got my thermostat at www.reptilesupply.com they also have rheostats there too.