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Where do I install UTH?

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  • 01-21-2015, 03:20 PM
    arke95
    Where do I install UTH?
    Hello BP.net. I ordered an UTH. It's suppose to come in today. My question is where exactly do I install it? Inside or outside the tank? Underneath or on the side wall? I'm sorry if i sound like a noobie but it's my first reptile and I want to make sure everything is perfect. Thank you :snake:
  • 01-21-2015, 03:49 PM
    arke95
    I'd also like to add that there is 2 hiding spots in the tank. One is a tree bark which is placed in the middle of the tank and the other one is a hiding box bought at petco which is located in the corner. I've noticed that my python spends more time in the tree bark. You think if i place the UTH underneath the corner box, the python would start spending there more time?
  • 01-21-2015, 04:02 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    Start first with not installing it unless you have a thermostat to regulate it.
    AFTER you have a thermostat you can then install the UTH outside the enclosure under the hot side hide.
    The thermostat probe will go between the mat and the bottom of the enclosure.
    The UTH plugs into the thermostat and the thermostat plugs into the wall.
    Adjust your thermostat to no more than 95 degrees on the inside surface above the mat.
  • 01-21-2015, 04:55 PM
    arke95
    the thermostat is coming in today with the UTH. But im not sure what do you mean by
    Quote:

    The thermostat probe will go between the mat and the bottom of the enclosure.
    Im sorry, could you please clarify?
  • 01-21-2015, 05:03 PM
    SRMD
    Where do I install UTH?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by arke95 View Post
    the thermostat is coming in today with the UTH. But im not sure what do you mean by Im sorry, could you please clarify?

    So in between the tub and mat, so it goes tub, probe, mat.

    So the probe is touching the bottom of the tub and the top of the heat mat.

    Hopefully this clarifies it more for you :)

    So where my finger is under the plastic (old tub, no longer in use)
    http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...6b788534de.jpg
  • 01-21-2015, 05:56 PM
    arke95
    So the probe i put inside in the hiding box right?
  • 01-21-2015, 06:07 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    Re: Where do I install UTH?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by arke95 View Post
    So the probe i put inside in the hiding box right?

    Negative. Btween the UTH and outside bottom of the enclosure.
  • 01-21-2015, 06:19 PM
    arke95
    Ugh man, Im such a noobie lol. Can i please post the picture of my tank so you guys tell me exactly where to put it? I don't get the expression 'outside bottom of the enclosure? Does it mean that i put it underneath the tank next to the mat?
  • 01-21-2015, 06:23 PM
    arke95
    http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...pswerancdu.jpg
    here's what it looks like so if figured it would go on the inside side wall
  • 01-21-2015, 06:24 PM
    SRMD
    Where do I install UTH?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by arke95 View Post
    Ugh man, Im such a noobie lol. Can i please post the picture of my tank so you guys tell me exactly where to put it? I don't get the expression 'outside bottom of the enclosure? Does it mean that i put it underneath the tank next to the mat?

    Underneath the tank on top of the mat. This is for the thermostat probe.
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