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    Accu-Rite probe wires

    I have 3 Accu-Rites, and have figured out something annoying about them. Since it is a sin to use tape inside of an inclosure, how am I supposed to keep the probe and probe wires secure to the bottom of the tank? The adhesive that comes on the probe lasts for about 3 days, and then it just flops around. Any tips? I'd really like to hide the wires as much as possible under the aspen bedding.
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    Re: Accu-Rite probe wires

    I use the edge of the hides to hold them down (or whatever is close by, water bowl or something).

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    Re: Accu-Rite probe wires

    I've done that with the probes, but it doesn't always work so well. Is there any way that I can safely use tape or something else inside the tank?
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    Re: Accu-Rite probe wires

    I wrap a piece of velcro around the base of the probe, then stick the other side of the velcro to the tank. I added a tiny elastic around the velcro to keep it wrapped around the wire/bottom of the probe (the elastics I had to use when I had braces) That velcro can take quite a beating and not come unstuck. Mine has been washed, covered in substrate, peed on and not come unstuck
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    Re: Accu-Rite probe wires

    Velcro is an excellent idea that I hadn't thought of.. for some reason. Thanks!
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    Re: Accu-Rite probe wires

    I use low stick painters blue tape. I have used it for years on 30-50 snakes enclosures and have never had a problem. Even if it was to get on a snake it wouldn't stick very well and will come off without doing any harm. I tape the probe to the bottom of the tub over heating element and then put my newspaper over it. I have never had a problem. I am a contractor and use it all the time on many different delicate surfaces. I would never use any normal typr of adhesive tape. I costs alot more than regular tape but one roll lasts along time since you only need a small piece.

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    Re: Accu-Rite probe wires

    Quote Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle View Post
    I use low stick painters blue tape. I have used it for years on 30-50 snakes enclosures and have never had a problem. Even if it was to get on a snake it wouldn't stick very well and will come off without doing any harm. I tape the probe to the bottom of the tub over heating element and then put my newspaper over it. I have never had a problem. I am a contractor and use it all the time on many different delicate surfaces. I would never use any normal typr of adhesive tape. I costs alot more than regular tape but one roll lasts along time since you only need a small piece.
    Hmm, another type of tape I can enjoy (oh boy was I amused when I bought aluminum tape for the first time)
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    Re: Accu-Rite probe wires

    Quote Originally Posted by missi182 View Post
    Hmm, another type of tape I can enjoy (oh boy was I amused when I bought aluminum tape for the first time)
    its not as pretty as aluminum tape

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    Re: Accu-Rite probe wires

    Quote Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle View Post
    its not as pretty as aluminum tape
    Is it actually blue!? Because my tank liner is blue ha! It can match
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    Re: Accu-Rite probe wires

    Quote Originally Posted by missi182 View Post
    Is it actually blue!? Because my tank liner is blue ha! It can match
    Yep

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