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Acu-rites in racks??

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  • 09-03-2009, 12:06 AM
    Lolo76
    Acu-rites in racks??
    I'm a little confused about something... I ordered a rack which is arriving soon, and already have the flexwatt and helix thermostat ready to go. My only question is, do I need an Acu-rite thermometer for EVERY tub? I will have 7-8 snakes total, and wanted to check before I buy anything else - I own 4 Acu-rites (or the equivalent) currently, but two are still in the box & can be returned. I was also thinking of getting a temp gun, especially if that can take the place of Acu-rites. They are just such a hassle, not to mention an extra expense with each snake. :cool:
  • 09-03-2009, 12:26 AM
    Lolo76
    Re: Acu-rites in racks??
    Oops... I meant to post this in "BP Husbandry." Could a moderator please move it for me?
  • 09-03-2009, 12:34 AM
    DarkComeSoon
    Re: Acu-rites in racks??
    You need one because all the tubs are receiving the same temperature.
  • 09-03-2009, 12:50 AM
    NorthernRegius
    Re: Acu-rites in racks??
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DarkComeSoon View Post
    You need one because all the tubs are receiving the same temperature.

    Not really- two words: Temp Gun ;)
  • 09-03-2009, 01:03 AM
    DarkComeSoon
    Re: Acu-rites in racks??
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NorthernRegius View Post
    Not really- two words: Temp Gun ;)

    Oops thanks for getting the answer straight.
  • 09-03-2009, 01:05 AM
    Lolo76
    Re: Acu-rites in racks??
    Sweet... thanks! I'll order a temp gun, and return/sell the Acu-rites I already have. :gj:
  • 09-03-2009, 01:24 AM
    Lolo76
    Re: Acu-rites in racks??
    I just ordered the PE-1 from ProExotics... will that be sufficient?
  • 09-03-2009, 01:43 AM
    JH1970
    Re: Acu-rites in racks??
    The PE-1 is worth its weight in gold.
  • 09-03-2009, 01:44 AM
    pavlovk1025
    Re: Acu-rites in racks??
    I dont have a temp gun, but my rack is a 9 level rack...so I have an acu-rite on the bottom and top tubs. Works out that the bottom tub is 4 degrees cooler than the bottom tub. Ill get a temp gun after I build my second rack to save cost on Acu-rites.
    As for the PE-1, I hear that i's a swell temp gun and you can't go wrong with Pro-Exotics so yeah, it'll suffice. =]
  • 09-03-2009, 10:15 AM
    HerpKeeperVA
    Re: Acu-rites in racks??
    Temp gun all the way. The Accu-rite I got is a dud, the temps were always off. I even put the probe on the tape next to the thermostat probe for kicks and got a 10 degree difference. It's sitting on a shelf now and still saying that the outdoor temp is 5 degrees lower than the indoor temp. Bleh. I'm sure mine is an isolated flub up, but it's still enough to make me not a fan.
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