Can I wrap my sticky UTH with kitchen tin foil, or do I need to use foil tape?
Regular tin foil is completely fine, just apply it carefully so you don't get any air bubbles
04-20-2018, 04:50 PM
AnnieHeart
Re: Ball Python Question
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Originally Posted by Avsha531
Regular tin foil is completely fine, just apply it carefully so you don't get any air bubbles
What happens with air bubbles?
04-20-2018, 05:10 PM
Avsha531
Re: Ball Python Question
I doubt anything awful, but it may affect even distribution of heat
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04-20-2018, 05:14 PM
AnnieHeart
Re: Ball Python Question
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Originally Posted by Avsha531
I doubt anything awful, but it may affect even distribution of heat
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Should I cover only the sticky side? And is one layer enough?
Thank you so much!
04-20-2018, 05:17 PM
Avsha531
Re: Ball Python Question
Yes and yes[emoji41]
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04-20-2018, 05:42 PM
AnnieHeart
Re: Ball Python Question
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Originally Posted by Avsha531
Yes and yes[emoji41]
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Ha, okay. :):)
04-20-2018, 06:20 PM
AnnieHeart
Should I wrap the thermostat probe in foil before I set it on top of the UTH?
04-20-2018, 06:27 PM
Avsha531
Re: Ball Python Question
Nope. I'll usually tape it with a small strip of foil tape to the bottom of the tank in the center of where the UTH will go (taping on the wire close to the probe not on the actual probe) and then tape the uth tightly over the probe
Follow this crayola masterpiece (arguably my favorite visual aid ever).
Probe goes OUTSIDE the enclosure, sandwiched between UTH and glass.
UTH =bottom bread
Tstat probe = meats, cheese, etc...
Glass tank bottom = top bread
You're making this WAY TOO DIFFICULT.
Follow the crayon diagram, it's in crayon to express how simple it is.
04-21-2018, 11:45 AM
AnnieHeart
Re: Ball Python Question
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Originally Posted by Avsha531
Nope. I'll usually tape it with a small strip of foil tape to the bottom of the tank in the center of where the UTH will go (taping on the wire close to the probe not on the actual probe) and then tape the uth tightly over the probe
