UTH isnt getting hot enough(plastic tub enclosure)

[Mc.mischievous7]

Definitely try this experiment. If the UTH gets hotter without the Tstat than it does with, you know the Century is junk.

If you determine that the Tstat is to blame, then the least expensive and reliable Tstat is called Jumpstart, $35 on Amazon.

Yea Iam try it as soon as I get off from work.

[Mc.mischievous7]

Just wanted to say thank you all for your ideas, and helpful advice in regards to my problem.

[SquirmyPug]

Sorry for asking this dumb question but what exactly is ambient temp? But I'm using a temp gun on his hot side.

The ambient temperature is the air temperature when not being heated directly. So with your UTH check the air temperature just a few inches above the substrate.

[Mc.mischievous7]

The ambient temperature is the air temperature when not being heated directly. So with your UTH check the air temperature just a few inches above the substrate.

Oh okay. Will do that also.

[Mc.mischievous7]

So by accident I believe I got my hot side regulate. I was taking out the paper towels in my tub because I accidentally spilled all his water on the floor. Well I put the tub on the carpet and notice that my temp was going up. This had me so excited because I was worried. I got his hot spot at 91° now.

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[SquirmyPug]

So by accident I believe I got my hot side regulate. I was taking out the paper towels in my tub because I accidentally spilled all his water on the floor. Well I put the tub on the carpet and notice that my temp was going up. This had me so excited because I was worried. I got his hot spot at 91° now.

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So putting it on the carpet fixed it?

[Mc.mischievous7]

Yea.. but I'm afraid of keeping it on my carpet. So I might opt out on putting a towel on my bookshelf and see if I get the same results

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[Helonwheelz383]

What brand of Tstat? I've heard of people having similar issues with a cheap brand called Century (looks like a generic Jumpstart).

Well crap. That's what I got haha. I'll have to watch it close. It's been working great so far its also only been a couple months.