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Sorry if I missed it, but how are you controlling your temps? If you don't have a thermostat, you should get one. I know you said you have two "thermostats", but I think you meant thermometers. Nico is one big mama by the way.

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Originally Posted by 771subliminal

http://www.bigappleherp.com/Flex-Watt-Heat-Tape

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Ok, I just watched the video - Thank you very much. I really had no understanding of how it worked and I guess I felt intimidated by it.

thanks!

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Originally Posted by addsdad

Sorry if I missed it, but how are you controlling your temps? If you don't have a thermostat, you should get one. I know you said you have two "thermostats", but I think you meant thermometers. Nico is one big mama by the way.

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Hi, thanks for asking : )
I am controlling my temps with 2 digital thermometers and humidity gauges. They are very accurate, which is why I am seeking help.

Thanks - Nico is sooo much fun too!

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Muffin's

Hi, thanks for asking : )
I am controlling my temps with 2 digital thermometers and humidity gauges. They are very accurate, which is why I am seeking help.

Thanks - Nico is sooo much fun too!

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Not to seem nitpicky, but your thermometers would just be measuring the temps not controlling them. A thermostat would keep your temps at the desired level. I was meaning to ask how you are controlling your temps. When you say you brought the temperature down, how did you do it?

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Originally Posted by addsdad

Not to seem nitpicky, but your thermometers would just be measuring the temps not controlling them. A thermostat would keep your temps at the desired level. I was meaning to ask how you are controlling your temps. When you say you brought the temperature down, how did you do it?

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Oh no problem - and your right, I wasn't clear. I don't have a device to control temps. I just shut the over head lamp off foe a while and it went back down to a comfortable temperature...not good?

Do you have an UTH? You should have a thermostat or at least a lamp dimmer hooked up to that to control the UTH.

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Hi CT,
I don;t have a way to heat the tubs. I need to have UTH and Overhead heat lamps, and that wont work with a tub. I bought tubs to use for Nico but none of the pet stores in my area sell heat tape. I tried a bunch. I could order it online, but they says it requires a rheostat? (sp) Or some other device or which I'm not really familiar. I asked the vet if I could use an UTH wrapped in a towel, on the tubs, and he said no. He said the UTH needs to have ventilation and to put her in the glass cage for now.

I love my pretty cages, but Nico is going to need something considerably bigger...sorry, I digress...

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I use UTH's on two tubs that I have. I have foil tape that I used to tape the UTH to the bottom on the tub. It works great!

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Originally Posted by Chocolate Muffin's

Oh no problem - and your right, I wasn't clear. I don't have a device to control temps. I just shut the over head lamp off foe a while and it went back down to a comfortable temperature...not good?

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So by adjusting the temps that way you are basically a human thermostat. You should have your heating elements connected to a thermostat to eliminate the potential for not being able to be there constantly to adjust the temps yourself. Set your thermostat to the desired temperature and let it do the work. :)

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Originally Posted by Elise.m

I use UTH's on two tubs that I have. I have foil tape that I used to tape the UTH to the bottom on the tub. It works great!

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Thats good to know.Yes, I do use a UTH, which is why I think it got so hot. I guess because I was told by my vet not to use the UTH with a plastic tub, I never thought about duct tape/electrical tape. Its too late now, I adhered the UTH to the glass tank. Now I may turn my attention to flex tape or heat tape. I should be able to use that on her large tub.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by addsdad

So by adjusting the temps that way you are basically a human thermostat. You should have your heating elements connected to a thermostat to eliminate the potential for not being able to be there constantly to adjust the temps yourself. Set your thermostat to the desired temperature and let it do the work. :)

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So do I go to a pet store or buy it online? Also, can one thermostat control both cages?

Thanks for the insight, I'm kinda clueless here.

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