Morning!

Just picked up an new Sentec 29qt rack system the other day to move some of my larger BP's out of my PVC enclosures. Set it all up and cranked her up to 90 on the herpstat and went about my business. Looks like the hottest I can get the tubs up to is 86.5. Herpstat has the power at 100% and has the heat tape running at 115 (back wall of the tub is at 91 with the temp gun, floor is at 86.5). My problem is that my "temporary" reptile room in my unfinshed basement has an ambient air temp of around 73 which is causing my rack temperature to be so low...

Anyone had any similar setup issues and quick fixes. I am in the process of finishing my basement with a dedicated reptile room with an independant heat source, but until then I am open to any suggestions. Currently I went out and picked up a minature oil furnace and have it running in the section where my snakes are, only boosted the temps in the rack to 88.5.

Back-Heat! Arghhh... Looks like basement renos will be coming sooner than later...