Thermostat and Substrate Questions

[Vypyrz]

right on the glass under the substrate? If that is indeed where you have it and you are only getting a temp of 80-82, your UTH might be defective. They should heat up to 120* unregulated.

How much substrate do you have over the probe? is there any airflow under the UTH?

I use those same ones and they come with the little plastic risers. If they are using them then the heat is probably being lost. I cover my Exo Terras with a piece of polystyrene insulation, so all the heat goes up, and they maintain good temps.

SpartyBassoon, If you decide to use polystyrene insulation, it is crucial that you use a thermostat to run your UTH...