microclimate thermo help

[hogan]

ok heres my first pester for help post

i dont have any reptiles as yet, im planing on mabe 2 pythons and a few lizards .
im just in the process of getting all the equiptment togeather

i dont want to go cheap i want the best .
so i found (through much research) that micoclimate thermos are one of the best
i also found these on ebay but not sure witch of the 2 i should get
http://www.*********.au/itm/2810894...LX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_526wt_1273

or
http://www.*********.au/itm/2810895...LX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1288

please help..
the seller has heat cords as well
does price matter when buying heat cords?
thk you

 

[Jacknife]

Links don't work, but if you're going to choose between microclimate/habistat and a cheaper option, then there really isn't anything to choose from.

 

[hogan]

bummer links dont work ? did i do somthing wrong ?
one was a micro dl1 and one was a dl2 not sure what one to get both were more then half the price of new

 

[Jacknife]

Depends what you intend to run on them, if you're going with globes a DL1(dimming) is much better as you're globes will last longer.
Heat mats or cords a DL2(pulse proportional) is quite fine.

I personally run DL1Me's for my animals.

 

[Chris1]

thermostats dont last forever, if you can afford the best, get a brand new one that suits your needs.
(ie, if youre using cords, a mat stat is fine and about $70 rather than $110+)
dimming thermostats are more exy, and are only really necessary when using lights.

most of mine are habistat brand.

 

[ronhalling]

IMO if you are going to run CHE, cors or mats then the JET-001 Day Night Thermostat Timer from reptile direct is the choice, or if you are going to run IR or heat bulbs then the JET-005 Dimming Day Night Thermostat would be my choice.......................Ron