I use clear packaging tape to tape over the t-stat probe and completely cover the probe so the ambient air temp doesn't alter it as much.
Yes foil tape messes with it. I read a post earlier this week, somebody saying use Scotch tape or packing tape instead. So it switched mine to scotch tape and now it's even more accurate!! Thx
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