One thing i overlooked

Alright so when i set up my tubs i have uth and i have temp and humidty digital gauages.... But uth is just a cord and a pad. I read another post that this is danerous and that i need to have a thermostat can someone explain what i need to do and where to but it thanks so much

I have a herpstat 1 and it works fine for my setup. I use flexwatt heat tape though. You said "tubs" which makes me think you're using a rack, if that's so then I'm not too informed about a rack with heat pads. Maybe someone will chime in. However, if it's just a single tub then it is fine, just order a thermostat and set it up and your done. Other tstats are helix and hydrofarm. I would recommend the herpstat 1 from spider robotics if it's only one tub to heat. It's easy to set up and is very accurate to what my temp gun and thermometer say.


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All UTH NEED a T-stat or you are just asking for a burned snake. If you are in a pinch, call your local grow stores or nurseries and ask for a hydrofarm digital thermostat. They are around $35 and will work but they have a temp swing of around +-4F. In the end though, you will probably want a Herpstat. I personally use both and they both do a decent job. The Herpstat gives much tighter swing on temps with a variance of only like 0.9. Bottom line though is get a T-stat for sure and when you take the temps preferably with a temp gun, take the temps from the bottom of the tub, the spot closest to the UTH.

Basically when you set it up, you put the T-stat probe between the UTH and the tub on the outside of the tub. Generally putting probes inside the cage on the floor is just asking for a destroyed probe by either water bowl spills or the snake pissing all over it. The Hydrofarm probe is part of the unit so if it gets destroyed, you got to buy a whole new unit. Herpstat ones are replaceable but again, you would need to order one which will take 3-4 days to come in. Once you get it set up, then set the temp to around 90F. let it warm up and then use your temp gun to verify that the bottom of tub is 90F. Adjust as needed to achieve that 90F bottom.

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Originally Posted by Sauzo

All UTH NEED a T-stat or you are just asking for a burned snake. If you are in a pinch, call your local grow stores or nurseries and ask for a hydrofarm digital thermostat. They are around $35 and will work but they have a temp swing of around +-4F. In the end though, you will probably want a Herpstat. I personally use both and they both do a decent job. The Herpstat gives much tighter swing on temps with a variance of only like 0.9. Bottom line though is get a T-stat for sure and when you take the temps preferably with a temp gun, take the temps from the bottom of the tub, the spot closest to the UTH.

Basically when you set it up, you put the T-stat probe between the UTH and the tub on the outside of the tub. Generally putting probes inside the cage on the floor is just asking for a destroyed probe by either water bowl spills or the snake pissing all over it. The Hydrofarm probe is part of the unit so if it gets destroyed, you got to buy a whole new unit. Herpstat ones are replaceable but again, you would need to order one which will take 3-4 days to come in. Once you get it set up, then set the temp to around 90F. let it warm up and then use your temp gun to verify that the bottom of tub is 90F. Adjust as needed to achieve that 90F bottom.

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no burned snake yet!!! Saw a post that had the same uth as mine with a badley burned snake opened my eyes thanks alot

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Originally Posted by Slaugbr1

no burned snake yet!!! Saw a post that had the same uth as mine with a badley burned snake opened my eyes thanks alot

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You might want to consider getting rid of that uth you have now and replace it with a ultratherm. The ultatherm is a little more tstat friendly and doesn't have that adhesive material on the attaching side. Ultrtherms are safer also but still require a thermostat. Stay in peace and not pieces. :gj: