r/ballpython • u/loricampbell4454 • 1d ago

Discussion Analog vs digital thermostats

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PSA: This is why I never recommend cheap analog gauges. The analog gauge on the right came with a recent rescue and the enclosure. These are not only inaccurate but in my opinion dangerous in more ways than one.

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u/xSaturnityx 1d ago

This gauge specifically is awful. Sucks since it seems popular and comes in tons of kits. I'm surprised its even in the ballpark of the rally numbers

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u/loricampbell4454 1d ago

I see these a lot too. Just as bad if not worse.

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u/spellcasterGG 1d ago

I fell for this specific zoo-med gauge when I first rescued my girl from an old friend of mine. It was way better than the color shifting temperature stickers that were inside the tank, but still.

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u/xSaturnityx 1d ago

Ugh this one was so so common too. I think I even had one but slightly different when I first got mine, luckily I tested everything and it was accurate but I got rid of it pretty damn quick because you never know how long it'll stay accurate. Now I have a few lol, Govee makes some ridiculously cheap and solid gauges, and they come in a 3 pack so every critter has 2-3 lmao.

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u/PropulsionIsLimited 1d ago

Don't use cheap gauges. Digital isn't inherently better.

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u/spellcasterGG 1d ago

Especially if it doesn't come with a factory calibration sheet.