Quote Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
OP this may help as it's how I run my tubs - I put a piece of newspaper in the back of the tub, including over the hot spot, so I can get a read easily on the belly heat. Then I put an 8-12 inch wide band of cypress across the front of the tub along the front/cool side to help keep humidity up, and I just make it a little thicker in the winter when the house air is very dry.
Thanks for that advice I'm going to try that as it cools down. Man this setup is already seemingly more hassle free.