| | |  | Liners | Home » » » ZOO REPTI TEMP 500R THERMOSTAT | | | | | | | Description: | | Features include a 6 ft. remote sensor probe, dual port plug receptacle to control multiple heating devices (try using Zoo Med?s Ceramic Heat Emitter and the Reptitherm Under Tank Heater!). Safety cover prevents accidental ?bumping? of the temperature dia | | | Features: | |
• Category: SMALL ANIMALS
• Manufacturer: ZOO MED LABORATORIES
• Sub-Category: REPTILE HEATERS
• MFR-PART-NO: RT500R
• Made By: ZOO MED LABORATORIES
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 11.6 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.9 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.8 pounds | | Package Length:
| 12.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 11 reviews |
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Good Enough!!Jun 06, 2010
Zoo Med is typically a trustworthy brand. So far this company hasn't really let me down by any stretch. What I liked most about this gadget was just how simply and efficient it is. Once I adjusted my temperature at 90 degrees, it wouldn't allow fluctuation or anything like that (sparring 1 degree). So generally, it won't fail you and comes at an awesome price as well. Its adhesive is also very useful, sticks to the terrarium really well so you don't have to worry about it falling off or anything, yet can be removed if you wish.
The probe is unobtrusive and simply slides into the terrarium, stays on the warm end and keeps things smooth. It is long enough as well.
The only thing 'wrong' with this thermostat is the fact that it isn't digital, which is kind of silly and might take a while to adjust (around 30 minutes) and make sure you've got it at the right temperature. You need a thermometer with this thing, or else you could end up making it too hot or too cool for your animal.
 Does not give temperatureMay 01, 2010
It's simple: this device lets you change the heat setting of your heaters, IT DOES NOT GIVE YOU TEMPERATURE RATINGS. So, if you set it to high, your heaters will remain on until the "high" setting of the device is reached. If you set it to "low", your heaters will remain on until the "low" setting of the device is reached. Ridiculous isn't it? Why didn't they just include a thermometer to allow you to set the temperature you want the heaters to go on and off at, like the Hygrotherm the same company makes? If you don't mind doing the work of finding the corresponding temperature to the setting of this "as useful as a doorstop" item, then you will love it. Me, I don't want to waste my time, so I returned this and bought the Hygrotherm, and plugged in an adapter to allow me to plug in my three heaters.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
a good productApr 26, 2010
The Reptitemp 500R is doing a good job of keeping my snake's cage a consistent temperature. I has 2 outlets to plug heating devices into. The protective cover does not fit on very well, but I don't need it. I like that it has Velcro to attach the thermostat to the side of the cage so that it can be removed and reapplied. The one thing I don't like is that the temperature dial only has a multi-colored strip to show how high or low it is. There are no numbers to guide you on where to set the dial. The other reptile thermostat I had did have a numbered dial and This was convenient. I remedied the situation by using an indoor/outdoor thermometer and set that probe beside the Reptitemp probe to confirm the temperature. This is how I know the Reptitemp is consistent in keeping the same temperature.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
works great for baby chickens, tooFeb 25, 2010
I bought this sensor (also a clamp light and cermaic heat emitter from same manufacturer, ZooMed) to brood some baby chicks. It works very well for my little brood of nine. The only very mild criticism I have is that the temperature dial doesn't have numbers on it so you will need an additional thermometer to actually tell the temperature inside your aquarium or whatever. Getting up to the right temperature takes some fiddling and takes time but once that temperature has been reached, this unit is very reliable for keeping the heat steady. It will save you some electricity because the unit cycles the lamp or emitter off and on but still maintains the desired temperature. So I'm happy with it, it does what it claims to do, very reliable and was a very good buy for me.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Keeps temperature within 1 degree of settingOct 29, 2009
I use a digital thermometer to monitor the temperature inside my double-walled, insulated turtle house and the 500R thermostat keeps the temperature setting to within 1 degree of my setting. Getting it right initially took a bit of effort because I had to watch the temperature for an hour or so to make sure it was right. I like the protective cover that is part of the design.
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