What temp and humidity gauges do you use
Setting up an AP T10 and curious as to what gauges people are using. Type, where you purchased, how you got them in the cage and placement location. I know there's a ton experienced keepers here reading these and your advice or recommendations would be appreciated.
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Raytek Temp gun...Never used anything for humidity.
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vangarret2000
i use thermostats. A temp gun if i want to. Humidity i use nothing.
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I'm running a herpstat 2 to control flexwatt and an RHP. Also use a temp gun to spot check temps but wanted something in the cage as well to monitor temps and humidity.
What temp and humidity gauges do you use
To measure temps & humidity I use an Acurite indoor/outdoor thermometer that measure humidity as well. They are perfect to use for your vivariums since they have a probe that you can place on the hot side and the unit as a whole measures the temperature on the other side or wherever it's placed. It also measures humidity perfectly. You can buy them at Walmart for pretty cheap here's the link to it if you want to buy one [emoji4]
http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Acu-Rit...mometer/896347
Edit: oh also for settling on of these up (I don't have an AP vivarium I have an Proline cage) I put the unit on the cool side of the cage and then use the ventilation holes in the back of the cage to pull the probe through to the other side so the cord won't be all over the place on the inside, then you stick it to the bottom of your hot side or wherever you want to put it & your all set up :) the device also has a clock setting so you have to push a button on the front to get it to the indoor/outdoor temp/humidity setting :)
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AlexisFitzy
To measure temps & humidity I use an Acurite indoor/outdoor thermometer that measure humidity as well. They are perfect to use for your vivariums since they have a probe that you can place on the hot side and the unit as a whole measures the temperature on the other side or wherever it's placed. It also measures humidity perfectly. You can buy them at Walmart for pretty cheap here's the link to it if you want to buy one [emoji4]
http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Acu-Rit...mometer/896347
Edit: oh also for settling on of these up (I don't have an AP vivarium I have an Proline cage) I put the unit on the cool side of the cage and then use the ventilation holes in the back of the cage to pull the probe through to the other side so the cord won't be all over the place on the inside, then you stick it to the bottom of your hot side or wherever you want to put it & your all set up :) the device also has a clock setting so you have to push a button on the front to get it to the indoor/outdoor temp/humidity setting :)
I second the Acurite indoor thermometers and what Alexis has done. I have mine on the cool side and then the probe on the warm side under the hide. They work so well. I would recommend sending an order to your local Walmart and pickup in store. I did that and they had it ready the same day so I didn't waste time driving and getting there to find out they don't have it. They are very accurate and work very well!
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Definitely order it online for in store pick up because these things sell out SO fast! When I needed one I went there expecting them to be there and they were ALL gone. So save yourself a wasted trip and order it online lol [emoji12]
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Originally Posted by
AlexisFitzy
To measure temps & humidity I use an Acurite indoor/outdoor thermometer that measure humidity as well. They are perfect to use for your vivariums since they have a probe that you can place on the hot side and the unit as a whole measures the temperature on the other side or wherever it's placed. It also measures humidity perfectly. You can buy them at Walmart for pretty cheap here's the link to it if you want to buy one [emoji4]
http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Acu-Rit...mometer/896347
Edit: oh also for settling on of these up (I don't have an AP vivarium I have an Proline cage) I put the unit on the cool side of the cage and then use the ventilation holes in the back of the cage to pull the probe through to the other side so the cord won't be all over the place on the inside, then you stick it to the bottom of your hot side or wherever you want to put it & your all set up :) the device also has a clock setting so you have to push a button on the front to get it to the indoor/outdoor temp/humidity setting :)
Thanks. Have seen a few posts recommending these. In fact went to walmart to get one and they didn't have any. Guess I'll order online.
So you're mounting the unit itself inside the cool side and probe to hot. Does it display temp and humidity of cool side and hot side temp from probe? Would like to see all those on one display without having to reach in cage to hit a button to see the different measurements.
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Tbrown806
Thanks. Have seen a few posts recommending these. In fact went to walmart to get one and they didn't have any. Guess I'll order online.
So you're mounting the unit itself inside the cool side and probe to hot. Does it display temp and humidity of cool side and hot side temp from probe? Would like to see all those on one display without having to reach in cage to hit a button to see the different measurements.
It's displays 3 numbers. The temp of the probe, the temp of the cool side, and the humidity %. You don't have to push the button all the time just once so it will display what you want it too instead of the clock lol. But I will post a pic of what mine looks like :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/28/gemy6ury.jpg
The outdoor temp is the probe temp, the indoor temp is the temperature reading from where the unit is placed, and humidity is humidity :) but yes I do have mine sitting in the corner of the cage on the cool side with the probe on the warm side underneath the hide. Like so:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/28/emype4y7.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/28/a7u7e4y6.jpg
See how I pulled the probe cord through the ventilation holes?
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That's good stuff. Thank you again. Think I'll get one ordered.
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I use a temp gun and that's all.
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vangarret2000
i use thermostats. A temp gun if i want to. Humidity i use nothing.
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CORBIN911
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Will continue to use my herpstat and temp gun but still want some form of confirmation of ambient temps and humidity, even if it's a few degrees or percentages off.
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I agree. I use a herp4 and temp gun but keep an acuite temp and humidity gauge for quick checks. My tubs stay consistent.
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All i use is a Herpstat and temp gun once in a while. Temps are always dead on. Gotta love them herpstats:)
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Agree, love the herpstat but you guys don't monitor humidity?
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Tbrown806
Agree, love the herpstat but you guys don't monitor humidity?
If I'm not mistaken I think the herpstat 4 monitors temp and humidity.and come with a couple probes to be place where needed. If anyone can confirm that would be cool. lol.
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jasonmcgilvrey83
If I'm not mistaken I think the herpstat 4 monitors temp and humidity.and come with a couple probes to be place where needed. If anyone can confirm that would be cool. lol.
Using a herpstat 2. 1 for flex, 1 for a RHP. Did not purchase the humidity probe for herpstat but it is an option. Temps looking good, 88-91 hot, 77-79 cool. Humidity seems to be hovering @ 55-60 with a couple mists a day with a cheap analog hydrometer. Picked up a digital acurite today and will get that installed similar to the early post with pics on this thread.
My girl seems so cramped in her 24x18 glass cage. Can't wait to get everything set up and move her to the T10. Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Any more thoughts are welcome.
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Tbrown806
Agree, love the herpstat but you guys don't monitor humidity?
I did when I first started. Now, except for last year's MI, I don't--not with a gauge. The snakes tell me everything about humidity I need to know.
For temps . . . Herpstat. I double check the in-cage/tub temps with a temp gun. For a few of the actual cages I have, I run Taylor digital thermometers. Also, I use a Taylor with my incubator. I really like them.
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Alicia
I did when I first started. Now, except for last year's MI, I don't--not with a gauge. The snakes tell me everything about humidity I need to know.
For temps . . . Herpstat. I double check the in-cage/tub temps with a temp gun. For a few of the actual cages I have, I run Taylor digital thermometers. Also, I use a Taylor with my incubator. I really like them.
She's my first. Hopefully more will follow. Had her 8 months now and I admit that I over think everything that goes into making sure her set up is perfect. Still learning and these forums are awesome for helpful suggestions.
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Tbrown806
She's my first. Hopefully more will follow. Had her 8 months now and I admit that I over think everything that goes into making sure her set up is perfect. Still learning and these forums are awesome for helpful suggestions.
Gotcha. Well, this is what I used with my MI cage, and it seemed very accurate--both for RH and temp:
http://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Atkins-...er+thermometer
Pro: It takes humidity at the probe, so the body of the thermometer can sit outside the cage (where it won't be subject to being snaked.)
Con: The probe is too large to really be used in the warm side hide. . . . Although it would be okay for ambient readings.
It's the only device with a hygrometer in the probe I've ever used, so kinda by default, it's the only one I can recommend :)
