Okay, here I go again....with my Rheostat plugged in and turned all the way up, my UTH runs around 84-85, according to my temp gun. With the UTH plugged into to wall without the Rheostat, it runs 97-98. I don't believe the 84-85 is warm enough & I believe the 97-98 is too hot. I don't have any in between. Is my rheostat messed up or is that just the way it is? If that's the way it is, then I'll have to use some overhead lighting. What's everyones thoughts?
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Rheostat problem???
ballman
Feb 04, 2008 12:23 PM
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rsherman79
Feb 04, 2008 06:28 PM
Sounds like you may have a problem with your rheostat. If you have the rheostat turned all the way up it should get to the same temp as if it was plugged directly into the wall.
For a quick check, you can plug a lamp into the rheostat and see if it is at full brightness or if it's dim. If it is dim when the rheostat is turned all the way up then I would get a different rheostat.
Ideally, I prefer thermostats to rheostats. This way if the room gets too hot for some reason such as the a/c going out, your snakes won't get cooked. Just a thought.
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Ryan Sherman
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