I have 11 inch heat tape under Rubbermaid tubs, I have the tape hooked up to a zoomed rheostat on low (almost off) but the ground temp with newspaper still reads 100 degrees with round thermostats laid on the ground, when I feel it it doesn't feel that hot?? any experience with this?
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heat question..
jrmiah
Apr 25, 2004 10:06 PM
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MightyPython
Apr 25, 2004 10:20 PM
I'm having the same problem with my UTH plugged into my rheostat turned all the way down as well. Some on here have suggested to plug it into a lamp dimmer. I'm going to pick one up tomorrow and try it. That's what I would suggest trying. If it's saying it's 100 then it's 100 and that's a bit too high.
sapphire_snake
Apr 25, 2004 10:34 PM
try gettind digital thermometers, they work better than the round ones/stick on the side ones. or get a temp gun.
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MightyPython
Apr 25, 2004 11:13 PM
I actually have digital thermometers, hygrometers, and a temp gun and that's how I know my warm side is getting a bit too warm now. Thanks for the advice though, it's good advice everyone should take.
tygar
Apr 26, 2004 09:51 AM
I had the same problem using ZooMed thermostats. I got rid of them, went to simple plug-in lamp dimmers, and the problem was solved.
I am very disappointed with ZooMed's thermostats. I have three of them, and they are basically junk.
Just my humble opinion,
Mindy
