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Jason_app
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
41 Posts |
 Posted - 02/04/2012 : 21:33:55
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As above, going to get a Habistat thermostat and have looked into this alot now.
The Habistat Mat Stat looks good but i really like the adjustability of the Habistat Temperature Stat.
Would appreciate peoples opinions on these two thyermostats.
Also is it possible to run more then one mat or heater off one of these as i see the mat stat has a 100w load and the temp stat a 300w load.
Cheers, Jase |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2012 : 21:38:18
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| some people do run more than one off one stat but i have never had any joy when i try. i have 3 habistat mat stats and i find that the only one i adjust from time to time is the rub set up i have, the other two are on vivs and i have never had to alter them x |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2012 : 22:05:58
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The mat stat and temp stat are pretty much the same thing. They are both on/off stats. The only real difference is that the temp stat holds higher loads.
Some people do run more than one mat off a single stat but you have to make sure that each mat is exactly the same size and make and that each set-up is identical. Each set-up still needs a digital thermometer on it. |
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110 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2012 : 23:28:24
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Personally I wouldn't bother with a mat and stat.
I'd go for either a ceramic heater on pulse stat or bulb on dimmer stat these are far more accurate at keeping the right temperature than a mat and temp stat these can fluctuate a couple of degrees where as pulse and dimmer keep a constant heat
Also it would be helpful if the OP stated what setup he was intending to use viv or rub? |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2012 : 23:54:15
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| i use mats and find that my temps do not vary more than 0.8 degrees and my rub set up varys about a degree but i understanmd that both methods work just as well as each other x |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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Jason_app
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
41 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2012 : 20:01:55
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| ok i have just ordered a new habistat mat stat. I like that the mat stat has a flush adjustment screw rather then the temp stat which has a dial you could easily knock. will be a good addition to my large heat mat. Jase |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
4335 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2012 : 19:01:22
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Originally posted by Toggsy
Personally I wouldn't bother with a mat and stat.
I'd go for either a ceramic heater on pulse stat or bulb on dimmer stat these are far more accurate at keeping the right temperature than a mat and temp stat these can fluctuate a couple of degrees where as pulse and dimmer keep a constant heat
Also it would be helpful if the OP stated what setup he was intending to use viv or rub?
the problem with using a bulb on a dimmer is you will still get light at night time, plus bulbs are very innefecient heaters so cost more to run. |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2012 : 21:13:39
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Originally posted by eeji
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Originally posted by Toggsy
Personally I wouldn't bother with a mat and stat.
I'd go for either a ceramic heater on pulse stat or bulb on dimmer stat these are far more accurate at keeping the right temperature than a mat and temp stat these can fluctuate a couple of degrees where as pulse and dimmer keep a constant heat
Also it would be helpful if the OP stated what setup he was intending to use viv or rub?
the problem with using a bulb on a dimmer is you will still get light at night time, plus bulbs are very innefecient heaters so cost more to run.
ohohoh i got an idea run the mat through a pulse stat |
    
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2012 : 11:46:49
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Originally posted by a33272
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Originally posted by eeji
quote:
Originally posted by Toggsy
Personally I wouldn't bother with a mat and stat.
I'd go for either a ceramic heater on pulse stat or bulb on dimmer stat these are far more accurate at keeping the right temperature than a mat and temp stat these can fluctuate a couple of degrees where as pulse and dimmer keep a constant heat
Also it would be helpful if the OP stated what setup he was intending to use viv or rub?
the problem with using a bulb on a dimmer is you will still get light at night time, plus bulbs are very innefecient heaters so cost more to run.
ohohoh i got an idea run the mat through a pulse stat
My mats keep an amazing temp with a pulse stat :D never drops a degree. |
  
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2012 : 17:25:56
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My mats keep an amazing temp with a pulse stat :D never drops a degree.
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Couldn't agree more, top or bottom of stack never differ by more than 0.2 of a degree, amazingly accurate. |
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nickyff
Yearling
507 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 00:18:59
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| ahA- so pulse stats are the way to go, then? are they much dearer than the bogstandard 100w on/off kind? |
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 11:20:31
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| At surrey pet supplies the standard 100w on off stat is £19.50 plus post. the 600w pulse proportional stat is £33.98 plus post. i use both because i started with the on off stats but every new stat i get is a pulse stat. it just gives you peace of mind. i was constantly looking at the thermometers of the on of stats but with the pulse stat it just stays constant. i think they are worth the extra but that's just me. good luck with your choice. |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 19:45:22
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Originally posted by nickyff
ahA- so pulse stats are the way to go, then? are they much dearer than the bogstandard 100w on/off kind?
I got mine for £30 from a shop that now dos not exist, think they go on ebay for like £35 maybe? I have only ever used pulse stats so I can't really say what is better, I do have a mat stat tucked away incase one of my pulses breaks but never had it on long enough to compare. |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2012 : 19:51:07
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| i think it also depends on the viv set up. mine are both super insulated and both stay within 0.9 degrees. and they are on off stats. hero is in a rub with a mat stat and his varys no more tham 1.2 degrees. which i am more than happy with. x |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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Habistat....Mat Stat or Temp Stat ???
