New Thermo/Hygro with Probe $12!!!

I got this at WalMart for about $12 this morning...has a probe for the other end of the tank, and also is a hygrometer...only problem is I cant get the cool end of the tank up much higher than this!?!? Since this picture, it is holding steady at 78.9 right now...is that okay for the low end??

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...heSnake024.jpg


Advise on the low end temp?
Thanks,
Josh and Ocho:snake:

I think the low temp is okay...

I have a question about the thermometer though...

Is it waterproof? The "box" where the probe comes out of I mean; I have a Taylor that broke because I think it wasn't waterproof. The screen would fog after I misted the cage and that was when I need to know the humidity.

Despite what most of the rest of the community will probably tell you, most of my cool temps range from about 75-82 depending on how chilly it is outside. However, I will say my bp has been off feed for over 2 months now. However, we also have corns and boas at low side temps almost identical, and they all eat just fine.

Depending on the type of enclosure, you may be able to add another UTH to the cold side and control it with a dimmer.

And FYI, no, the Acurites are not waterproof. Sometimes they can withstand a very gentle misting, but overall, you should try to avoid it.

That's the thermometer/hygrometer that we recommend to new people to pick up at Walmart. Many of us have used or do use that same unit!

This is the thermometer I use for my rack system, it works great.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

That's the thermometer/hygrometer that we recommend to new people to pick up at Walmart. Many of us have used or do use that same unit!

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Could you tell me if they're waterproof?

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Originally Posted by rabernet

That's the thermometer/hygrometer that we recommend to new people to pick up at Walmart. Many of us have used or do use that same unit!

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Awesome! I thought I had seen it lurking in the corner in some other ppls photos...thought it was a great buy for only $12! It is working great and I am pleased with the purchase...and it's nice to know there are others that use it and it is recommended! :D

Josh and Ocho:snake:

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Originally Posted by DutchHerp

Could you tell me if they're waterproof?

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Originally Posted by ThyTempest

And FYI, no, the Acurites are not waterproof. Sometimes they can withstand a very gentle misting, but overall, you should try to avoid it.

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How do other people do this with misting, then?

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How do other people do this with misting, then?

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I have a 20 gal long...set up like this...
-Snake/Reptile turf...LOVE IT
-Her hide...I know I should have one on the cool side but she hides in the branch and leaves when she wants a hide on that end and she loves it..
-Small heat lamp on cool end because of cold Indiana winters...
-Larger on the hot end...with a UTH...
-Damp towel in the middle really helps maintain humidity, again cold Indiana winter=running gas heat=drying out the air big time...
---I have my Thermo/Hygro on the cool end sitting behind the water bowl...there is a little built in stand thingy...the sensor cord is 10ft. long so I have taped the majority of it flat under the turf and ran the rest behind the hide and it sticks to the inside front on the hot end...
A nice branch with some artificial foliage on it, and her water bowl.
THE PICTURE IS NOT TO SCALE...(got bored at work)
http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/untitled.jpg
I mist in towards the middle of the cage...has been up to 70% (she is shedding) and I achieved that % without getting near the Thermo/Hygro at all with the water!!!! Therefore you shouldn't have to worry about the unit getting too wet to function/display....Hope this helps...:D

Josh and Ocho:snake:

Usually when I mist I try to get the whole cage; is this not necessary??

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Could you tell me if they're waterproof?

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Well... mine survives misting the cage. It, however, did not survive a dip into the water bowl.

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Originally Posted by SecurityStacey

Well... mine survives misting the cage. It, however, did not survive a dip into the water bowl.

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How do you mist your cage?

Ha that sounds stupid, but do you spray the whole cage or just one part?

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Originally Posted by DutchHerp

How do you mist your cage?

Ha that sounds stupid, but do you spray the whole cage or just one part?

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I have a spray bottle and I just spray the whole tank. The contraption there is against the back wall in the middle and its taken a couple direct sprays and still works. With my second one (the first one, as mentioned, took a dip into the water bowl) I avoid spraying it directly (as in right in the screen) but mist the whole tank.

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Originally Posted by SecurityStacey

I have a spray bottle and I just spray the whole tank. The contraption there is against the back wall in the middle and its taken a couple direct sprays and still works. With my second one (the first one, as mentioned, took a dip into the water bowl) I avoid spraying it directly (as in right in the screen) but mist the whole tank.

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Thanks.

I'm asking because I had a Taylor thermo/hygro that blacks out when I spray it.

Really a pain in the buttocks when after spraying your really want to know your humidity.

A few of mine have survived dunks in the waterbowl and bowl tip-overs. Just open them up and let everything dry out for awhile. Replace the battery and see how it is. On some, numbers are partially gone, but you can still tell what the temp is.

DutchHerp, I'm in Waco, just come on up and I'll show you. Come get some experience with 45 Ball Pythons. But then, you're alot closer to VPI and they have quite a few more ;)

I use the Acu-rite in all of my tubs. Two of them died though, I don't know why >.< I would say because of when I used to mist, but, they sit at the front and never come near water. =[

Are there any other in-out thermos/hygros that people would recommend?

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A few of mine have survived dunks in the waterbowl and bowl tip-overs. Just open them up and let everything dry out for awhile. Replace the battery and see how it is. On some, numbers are partially gone, but you can still tell what the temp is.

DutchHerp, I'm in Waco, just come on up and I'll show you. Come get some experience with 45 Ball Pythons. But then, you're alot closer to VPI and they have quite a few more ;)

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Hmm Waco is a little far, but if I'm ever in the area I'll definitely contact you! :)