I recently ordered a rack system and a thermostat for it....where is the place to put the probe so as to get the best "actual" temps? Thanks!
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Thermostat ?'s
mandk
Jun 25, 2007 06:41 AM
Replies (3)
mandk
Jun 25, 2007 02:13 PM
anyone know????????
stevebp
Jun 25, 2007 05:42 PM
I have a vision rack and i use a helix thermostat. I put the probe under the tub in the middle of the rack about 2 to 3 inches from the heat cable with foil tape. I set the temp to 90 and i get a pretty even temp gradient with a 1 degree diffence from top to bottom. Hope this helps! What type of rack did you order?
Stevebp
morphed
Jun 26, 2007 12:39 PM
We have numerous types of racks and also different types of thermostats but on all of them it is best to put the probe on the heat source and make sure it is secure. If for any reason the probe wasnt on the hottest point in the cage some thermostats will not shut off and will keep trying to heat the rack till the programmed temp is met, if the probe is accidently knocked out of the cage or moved the hot spot can get into the 100s very easily and can be serious for your house and deadly for your snakes.
Kim
N.A.R.C
