Bumping up heat on cool side?
Anyone have any suggestions on bumping up the heat on the cool side? I'm still new to this, but I've got my warm side temps consistent going from 89º-93º. My cool side is a little tricky, though. I used my thermometer probe and it read 77º. I can tell you that upon feeling the bedding, it feels like a gradient change. Should I use the heat pad under it for a little bit? If not, what can I do to make it a little warmer?
also: It seems like little Abdul appreciates the cool side though. He went from the warm side to the cool side and spent about a day and a half coiled up there. When I felt him, he was a little cool but warm (does that even make sense? lol), but not horribly cold like I was afraid he'd be with these temps. It gives me the impression that he loves his cool hide more than the warm hide. Is it not worth changing or should I at least try to make it warmer?
Thanks guys!
Re: Bumping up heat on cool side?
1. Cypress Mulch with a little Coconut Husk.
2. Currently using my thermometer with probe, not a stick on. Bought a faulty thermostat, returning it and buying a new one after work tomorrow. :cool:
3. Was using my thermostat that suddenly went out. So I'm manually using my thermometer with a probe.
4. Probe is currently under bedding. I read that the cool side usually takes on room temp, and it's quite hot in Wisconsin today. My room is about 83º.
**Have two thermometers with probes measuring both sides.
**Warm side is currently at 89º now.
**While I'm gone at work, I have someone checking on the temps so he is safe from getting too cool or too hot.
Re: Bumping up heat on cool side?
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3. Was using my thermostat that suddenly went out. So I'm manually using my thermometer with a probe.
Could be why he is staying on the cool side more............... you cannot control a heat mat that can get over 120 degrees in less than 10 mins without a stat.