Quote Originally Posted by martin82531 View Post
I would then tape the probe to the outside of the UTH.....It would be your probe, UTH then the bottom of the tank. From here use a probed thermometer like the one below to measure the temps on the inside.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...duct_id=896347

I have a probe thermo already, although not that brand. It is currently between the carpet and the glass inside the tank. Is that ok, or do you feel that is bad, much like have the stat probe on the inside? I have a probe thermometer and a probe combo thermometer/hygrometer. The combo is on the cool side, in the air to get the ambient temp/humidity of the tank. I just want to make sure the hot side is warm enough. Currently getting 86 degrees in the air, below the red lamp, and 83.7 between the glass and carpet.

also, I'll keep in mind your thought on carpet...def don't want mold/mildew in the tank.