Probes and Heating

[futurebpowner]

I was wondering if hot glue is the best way to glue down the probes for my thermostat and accurite. Also what are the optimal temperatures and humidity for BP's I've seen many different opinions and care sheets. I want to know what temps and humidity you guys have.

[mercerasian]

Hot glue is definitely the best option for the probes.

My general rule for ambient temps is high 80s on the hot side and low 80s on the cool side. Nothing under 78, nothing over 90. This is controlled by two thermometers and a light dimmer hooked up to a heat lamp.

My UTH is regulated by a Hydrofarm thermostat set at 92 which means the hottest the hotspot gets is about 94 and then shuts off, usually dropping to just below 90 before it turns back on.

I try to keep my humidity at about 50% or higher. 60% or higher during shed.

[JeRMz]

I've always wondered why a small piece of HVAC foil tape is frowned upon holding an Acu-Rite probe down. That stuff is the King Kong of tape! I need to use a razor blade just to peel it up.

[dav4]

I've always wondered why a small piece of HVAC foil tape is frowned upon holding an Acu-Rite probe down. That stuff is the King Kong of tape! I need to use a razor blade just to peel it up.

Tape inside the enclosure is a bad idea...even the stickiest tape can fail, potentially leading to the nake getting stuck to it and injured... for hot glue.

[mercerasian]

I've always wondered why a small piece of HVAC foil tape is frowned upon holding an Acu-Rite probe down. That stuff is the King Kong of tape! I need to use a razor blade just to peel it up.

Anything sticky in general isn't good in an enclosure. I personally use adhesive velcro on the back of my thermometers to attach them to the back of my tank and have no problems with them. My BP even hangs from the thermostats sometimes and they don't budge or move at all. There's absolutely no way he can find a sticky part of the adhesive so I don't worry about it but I wouldn't advise other people to do it just because they might not have the same experience as I have.

[JeRMz]

I plan on using a quality velcro for my Acu-Rite, when the time comes. HVAC foil tape is thinner and is practically super glue! Ask my furnace! I agree, people shouldn't just do something someone else does. Results can vary.

[The Serpent Merchant]

I've always wondered why a small piece of HVAC foil tape is frowned upon holding an Acu-Rite probe down. That stuff is the King Kong of tape! I need to use a razor blade just to peel it up.

Besides the fact that tape should never be used inside a snake cage aluminum foil tape can interfere with the probes readings since it will act as a heat sink.

[futurebpowner]

Will a light dimmer increase the heat of a CHE or will it only decrease? I just put mine in this morning and it hasn't gotten above 78. My humidity is also at 48, will adding water in the water bowl help?

[royal constrictor]

Lamp dimmer will only decrease... having the dimmer on max is like plugging the lamp directly into the wall.... my high side sits at 90 and low side at 80 .... humidity at 50-60%... if you have a screen lid cover 2/3 of the top with a damp towel or t-shirt... if you have a tub reduce airflow through the tub.... misting also helps. and as far as your water bowl goes.... u should always have clean water in it

[futurebpowner]

My CHE won't increase its heat past 77 or 78. How can I fix this? It's a 100 watt CHE in a Wire Fixture and a 30 gallon tank.