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Diesel1994
Hatchling
United Kingdom
338 Posts |
 Posted - 03/08/2011 : 16:21:12
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I know its been done before, but what do you prefer, i use Habistats as i stopped stocking Microclimate, It would be interesting to hear your opinions, and also i am thinking of testing in a controlled environment the effectiveness of both brands, would anone be interested in this
cheers
Diesel |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 16:23:05
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| i use both and both are fine for me. |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Diesel1994
Hatchling
United Kingdom
338 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 16:30:34
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| any preference on accuracy etc |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
4335 Posts |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 18:36:54
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| I use habistat dimmers and cant fault them on any counts, they hold perfect (I do mean perfect) temperatures. I have a few Habistat mat stats too and agin once things warm up etc they hold a very steady temperature. I'm one of those people that stick to what they know works well so haven't used microclimate stuff but i dont see there been much of a difference. I did notice the microclimate stuff has white wires though, not so easy to hide. |
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 18:44:32
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I'm a habistat matstat person,purely for the same reason as lotabob. I tried them first,and I'm happy with them so I've stuck with them.  |
      
3.1.0 Corn snakes, 1.0.0 T-Albino Cape House Snake, 0.1.0 Western Hognose,
1.0.0 MBK, 0.1.0 Childrens Python, 1.0.0 Nicaraguan Dwarf Boas
0.0.1 Occelated Skink, 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, 1.0.3 Tarantulas, 0.0.2 Damon diadema
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 19:13:26
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| Habistat mats with pluse stats. I only used them so I'm happy :D although sometimes I do wish I got a microclimate stat because I keep knocking my nobs! |
   
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 19:20:52
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| habistat pulse prop an dimmer day/night. did try a microclimate B1ME but found the magic eye bitpoopan inconsistant. |
   
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 20:29:31
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I've still got my 'lucky wizard' stat that I used to use. That thing kept a temp usually within about 1 degree. Took about 4 weeks to setup though, but still the best I've ever used for an on/off stat.
However, I use microclimates and habistats, I personally find I can get about 4 degree variance on one of my microclimates, but it cost me about 7 quid so I don't really mind.
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tarotpodge
Hatchling
433 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 22:01:42
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| i use habistat. one is a on/off and 2 are pulse. Only use these as when i bought them, it was a brand that i recognised. Obviously there is a variant wiv the temp in on/off by a few degrees. But i also have the same problem as Sta~ple, i keep knocking my knobs on Indianas pulse stat. Then have to fiddle for the rest of the day 2 get the temps right again. |
2.0.3 Corns, Creamsicle(Phoenix), Ghost motley(Savanna), 2x carolina(Indiana+Severus), Amel stripe (Frazzle).
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
4335 Posts |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2011 : 08:38:33
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we use a mixture of brands, my only preference is pulses over dimmers, and either of those over on/off stats
with having small children in theory my preference would be microclimate due to habistat knobs being too easy for little hands to turn
my pet hates are twin stats and temp stats - both made by habistat! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Vixyg
Hatchling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2011 : 09:33:37
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| I chose microclimate for the lack of knobs to be fiddled with by the little people. I get about a 3 degree variation with the temps but always stays between 27 - 30 |
 
0.1.0 miami corn (Chilli)
1.0.0 snow corn (Charlie)
1.0.0 cat (Sprout)
1.0.0 fiance (Matt)
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2011 : 11:03:29
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Originally posted by Vixyg
I get about a 3 degree variation with the temps but always stays between 27 - 30
is that down to it being an on/off type stat though? |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Vixyg
Hatchling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2011 : 14:41:26
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| yes gp they are on off stats, sorry i should of said that. |
0.1.0 miami corn (Chilli)
1.0.0 snow corn (Charlie)
1.0.0 cat (Sprout)
1.0.0 fiance (Matt)
1.0.0 Offspring (Jordan) |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2011 : 21:54:53
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| i think that's about normal for a lot of on/offs...........best on/off i had was an Aqualine one, fantastic at maintaining a very accurate temp in the viv but the probe is slightly bulkier than habistat/m.climate ones |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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