Zoo Med ReptiTemp 500R Remote Sensor Thermometer Reptile Heat Controllers at Linens 'n Things

On September 26, 2012:
Plugged in with my ceramic heater and works great! Never gets too hot and it's worry free!

On February 18, 2012:
It took 13 days to get here.We will NOT order here again This thermostat has a 5 degree swing and is not that good. Way to much of a temp difference.

On October 29, 2010:
This thermostat is OK and works, but there a few major drawbacks. First of all, it does not tell you what the probe is reading. You are supposed to guess or have a thermometer handy. Not great. However, I stumbled on this unit by chance while shopping for garden supplies: Hydrofarm Digital Temperature Controller (google it). This appears to do exactly what the 500R does but with a digital readout for probe temperature and capacity for 1000 watts of power as opposed to 500 watts on the 500R. The price is about the same as 500R. I bought one of these things and now my 500R is for sale.

On February 2, 2010:
I wish this had a temperature gauge that tells you what degrees it's reading/what temperature it's at. There is just a hi/lo dial so you have to use an external reader to tell what temperature it's currently at. You have to guess and fiddle with the settings to get it to the temperature you want. For the price I guess I can't expect too much though.

On December 21, 2009:
I use this to regulate the temperature in my snake's terrarium. It works well, but its overall appearance and construction feels a little cheap. Definitely gets the job done though.

On January 31, 2009:
If your OCD about the temperature in your snakes cage like me constantly adjusting the lamp or dimmer,if you like to run the fan or keep it cool in your room,this is the thing for you ..to set it you literally have to turn the knob a hair at a time to get it perfect but its worth it,wait about 15 min or so in between turning the knob.I'M BUYING A THIRD ONE FOR MY DUMERIL'S BOA TODAY.. CONS...MAKE IT DIGITAL PUT SOME NUMBERS ON THIS THING I FEEL LIKE I'M IN THE STONE AGE

On November 14, 2006:
We have 2 ReptiTemp 500Rs on ceramic heat emitters and have both been functioning perfectly for the past two years - currently buying another one. Would highly recommend.