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Large heat tape gradient?
Ok, I got my AP rack over the summer and I love it. They send the heat tape with it, all wired up (they do a really nice job too!) I got the thermostat hooked up, and it worked well, even though the max high and low it hit were a good bit apart, it was b/c I never really played with any of the other settings.
On my rack, the only place to put the probe is on the fourth (out of 7) shelf. I have a tub on the shelf as I had a funky time with it when the probe wasn't covered with a tub.
Anyways, last week I had a gas leak in my apartment and before I thought about it, I went ahead and unplugged the heat tape. Turns out it wasn't a natural gas leak, but a sewage gas leak (it's almost as fun...let me tell you -_- ) However, since I have plugged my rack back in, the temps have been pretty far off.
Normally there was a degree or two of difference between the four shelves that I use (the top 4). The top tub was, understandably, a touch warmer than the lower ones. Now though, the top tub is about 10-12 degrees *cooler* than the lowest one. The tub where the probe is, the lowest one, is a bit higher than I used to leave it, then from there up, each tub is several degrees cooler.
Has anyone had similar problems with the heat tape? I've unplugged and replugged it several times before, I don't know why this last time would have been different. What would cause the sudden change?
I'm going to call or email both Spyder Robotics (where I got my thermostat) and AP next week when I get the chance, to see if either of them have any idea how to reset my stuff, or what would have caused it, but I figured I'd throw it out there and see if anyone else has run into this. Thanks!! ^_^
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