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Thread: CHE Question

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    CHE Question

    Do CHE's have a bi-metallic heater or another type of thermal overload in them? I have 2 now that won't stay on all the time, only periods of time. It's plugged straight into a dimmer, no thermostat.


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    Have you tried running without the dimmer?

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    Re: CHE Question

    Quote Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl View Post
    Have you tried running without the dimmer?
    Not the new one, but have on the old one. I'm watching it right now and waiting for it to kick out again.

    I have a few days to get it lined out as I'm setting up a new cage. Will use the existing stat on new cage.


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    Same fixture?
    Have you taken the ceramic apart and made sure the two screws are tight?

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    Re: CHE Question

    Spare fixture but I will check the terminal screws


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    Re: CHE Question

    The cord leads had stakon ring terminals on them and one term screw was a little loose. (Not enough that I thought it would have caused a problem) Tightened it up and the problem seems to have been fixed. Thanks Pit!


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