Radiant Heat Panel Thermostat Probe Placement

[snakewrangler]

I've been using RBI Heat Panels on my Boamaster cages. I had never used them before, so I asked Mark where he recommends the probe be placed, and he said that he usually puts it under the newspaper below the panel.

It has been working ok, but sometimes the probe gets knocked out of position by the snake living in the cage. I use 'Gorilla Tape' to secure it between cleanings, but since the boas are in the 25 lb. range, it doesn't always hold.

I just ordered four more Boamasters and two more Visions, and this time, I'll be attaching the probe directly to the panel with silicone and using a temp gun to fine-tune the basking area.

[adamsky27]

Can anybody post a pic of RHP thermostat probe placement? I am a first time RHP user and want to make sure it is done right. Thanks!

[maausen]

I too would love a picture! I have mine on the floor under the RHP but do not understand the "hang" method you speak of.

[BR8080]

I too would love a picture! I have mine on the floor under the RHP but do not understand the "hang" method you speak of.

Can anybody post a pic of RHP thermostat probe placement? I am a first time RHP user and want to make sure it is done right. Thanks!

When I get home from work in the morning I'll snap a couple pics for you.

[BR8080]

Sorry - had a busy day - here's the picture.....



LOL - photobombed

[MissterDog]

Sorry - had a busy day - here's the picture.....



LOL - photobombed

Figured I'd ask to clarify but is that on the cool side of the cage?

[MissterDog]

Sorry for such an obvious question lol I'm just so used to seeing right sides as cool side and left as warm that I was thrown off :p

[BR8080]

You are correct - it's on the cool side.

I hung my Zikar thermostat/hydrometer right by the door on the cool side and I'm getting steady temp readings and all 3 snakes seem to be very happy.

[Bmocken]

So if I understand this right the RHP is on one side with the thermostat probe on the cool side. Set the temperature on the thermostat to keep the cool side at 80 and it will keep the hot side at 90?

[DLena]

I am totally confused. I have a couple new/used cages with rhp on the left side. I was going to insert the probe through a hole in the left side wall and hot glue it to the wall about an inch below the rhp. Is that a good plan?