Unsticking a Zoomed UTH

On the directions it says you're not supposed to peel off a Zoomed UTH once its attached but I know I read a thread somewhere explaining how to do it if you must. Can anyone dish on this?

Thanks,
Dennis

Is this what you were thinking of...

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...t=removing+UTH

Nope, that wasn't it but its perfect! Thanks.

Dennis

Do you know what happens if the UTH gets damaged during removal? Will it just not work or will it be dangerous to use with my animal?

Thanks,
Dennis

i bent mine during removal and it worked fine for about 3 weeks then just got really hot one day and when i checked onit, it was burnt through the plastic outer covering. i would say if you are gonna remove it once its stuck on just be aware that you need to keep an eye on it.

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Originally Posted by SnkChrmr650

i bent mine during removal and it worked fine for about 3 weeks then just got really hot one day and when i checked onit, it was burnt through the plastic outer covering. i would say if you are gonna remove it once its stuck on just be aware that you need to keep an eye on it.

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Thanks for the heads up. And it heated up regardless of it being under the control of a thermostat or a light dimmer? And did you use the removal method posted above? And sorry last question, how much does it need to bend to break? Like are we talking just a tiny bit or a decent amount?

Thanks,
Dennis

They are allowed a little bit of flex (they have delicate wires in the plastic), just do the best you can when removing it. If it becomes harder to scrape off, use more Goo Gone (or whatever you have). Mine stayed pretty much flat when I removed it.

I did not use the method posted on here i didnt know they couldnt be bent because i got mine from a friend rather than buying it new (never do that again). i bent mine significantly back so as long as u keep it mostly flat i should be fine. and yes it will work just like normal even if bent the omly real way to tell is keep checking it out from time to time and dont be suprised if it overheats on u cause they are not the most durable thing on the planet.

Is goof off only available at places like home depot or can I find it at safeway/cvs/etc.?

Dennis

I'm sure Walmart has it. Goo Gone also works well too - it's what I used. I think you should be able to find either.

Where was this thread 5 hours ago lol....

goof off is available at most grocery stores too, its in the cleaning section.
Mrshawt, are u still using the uth you removed? how long and how has it worked?

I am using both the UTHs I removed. It's been about a month since I got both of them off. But like I said, I kept them flat the whole time so I'm not expecting them to burn out because of it. Let's just say I used a lot of Goo Gone... :)

i just put foil tape on the UTH from the get go
i have used the goo gone and spatula way once a long time ago

I wish I knew about the foil tape method when I first got them.
Do you leave the paper backing on it, or peel it off to expose the glue, then cover it with foil tape?