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Quote: Originally Posted by SDA You can get this at lowes or home depot or on Amazon works like a champ just make sure to have a thermometer to check the temp under it to dial it in. https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-TT-300.../dp/B0000BYEF6 Thank you. :) But my CHE isn't staying hot enough??
Quote: Originally Posted by ZuesTheBallPython Thank you. :) But my CHE isn't staying hot enough?? the lamp itself or the ambient temps in the enclosure?
Quote: Originally Posted by tttaylorrr the lamp itself or the ambient temps in the enclosure? The temp in the enclosure is 78. The ambient temp. I guess that's where everyone is suggesting foil and stuff.
Quote: Originally Posted by ZuesTheBallPython The temp in the enclosure is 78. what's your target temp? is that measurement from under the lamp on substrate or the opposite side? 78° isn't bad.
Foil is to keep your humidity in. You might up your Che to a 75 or 100w
Quote: Originally Posted by tttaylorrr what's your target temp? is that measurement from under the lamp on substrate or the opposite side? 78° isn't bad. It's also above the UTH. That is not on, right now and ill post a pic.
Quote: Originally Posted by Sunnieskys Foil is to keep your humidity in. You might up your Che to a 75 or 100w Oh, well that's awesome.... That means i'll have to wait longer.... :(
Quote: Originally Posted by ZuesTheBallPython It's also above the UTH. That is not on, right now and ill post a pic. in my 20gal glass enclosure i use a 100 W CHE with a dimmer on the cool side which keeps everything around 80°. you might need a higher watt bulb. check to see what wattage the dome your using is rated for; you might be able to just swap out bulbs.
Quote: Originally Posted by tttaylorrr in my 20gal glass enclosure i use a 100 W CHE with a dimmer on the cool side which keeps everything around 80°. you might need a higher watt bulb. check to see what wattage the dome your using is rated for; you might be able to just swap out bulbs. 100W is what it can hold up too.
Quote: Originally Posted by ZuesTheBallPython 100W is what it can hold up too. then you can get a 100 W bulb and that will definitely get warmer.
