Hi my heat tape won't get hotter then 85 in the rear and 72 in the front the bottom tub the back is 70 something and the front of the bottom tub is about the same what should i do Thanks
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my heat tape must not be working right????
raaarj2
Nov 10, 2003 06:57 PM
Replies (5)
mykee
Nov 10, 2003 09:56 PM
You should fix your heat tape.
raaarj2
Nov 10, 2003 10:27 PM
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Lunar-reptiles
Nov 11, 2003 05:08 AM
Let me guess, it has a blue cover on it? Those heat pads are specifically made NOT to get very hot. It's a safety thing. It has something to do with the cover they put on it. I had two of those pads and I loved them for a few of my geckos. They are not made to be used in a rack. They are made to heat a section of substrate and to be used in conjunction with a lamp.
Markus Jayne
Nov 11, 2003 04:51 AM
It sounds to me that your room is too cold. Basically, if you are using a tub system, and I'm presuming that you are, the front ambient is a direct reflection of the room ambient. Your room should be 80 during the day which would allow your heat tape at the rear to heat up the rear more.
The colder the room...the effect your heat tape is going to have is lessened.
MJ
raaarj2
Nov 11, 2003 11:23 AM
and i'm using flexwatt heat tape thanks oh is 80 humidity to high if so how can i bring it down Thanks Robert
