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UTH not heating tub properly

sourhaaze Jan 22, 2010 03:19 PM

Have a new Ultratherm UTH plugged into a Johnson Controls thermostat, set at 92 degrees F for warm side, but it wont seem to heat it up more than 84, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated :]

Replies (2)

toshamc Jan 22, 2010 03:53 PM

Lets start with what kind of cage? Where is your probe located? Are you using the appropriate size UTH with the size cage you have? Have you tried running the UTH without the thermostat to see if it gets hotter? Do you have a temperature gun to help you troubleshoot?
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sourhaaze Jan 22, 2010 05:44 PM

It is a 95qt tub, with an ultratherm 11x17", havent tried without the thermostat, dont have a tempgun, and im wondering if i need to insulate the bottom

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