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    Re: Help with temperature

    Quote Originally Posted by jclaiborne View Post
    The TSTAT probe is measuring the heat pad, if you have it outside like the majority of people do you attach it to the heat mat. It isn't for ambient temps, you get it dialed in and you are set. You can attach the probe on the outside set your temp, verify that it is correct on the inside and you are good to go.

    Quote Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl View Post
    That's what a no contact thermometer is for. Regardless of what you set your stat for, there is error so you always want to double check it with a good no contact.
    Man, you guys are killing me!

    I think I might have confused everyone, so here's the way I've got things set up. My UTH is in the usual place. The probe to the thermostat controlling it is inside the tank, and the cable is imbedded in silicone, leaving the actual probe exposed. It's not going anywhere. Running right alongside the probe for the thermostat is a probe for a digital thermometer, imbedded the same way. If the readings don't match, I start troubleshooting.

    There's a SECOND thermostat connected to the heat lamps to regulate ambient air temps. There are also digital combo meters at each end of the tank. PLUS, I have an IR thermometer to spot check. It would be VERY difficult for my temps to get out of control.

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    Last edited by patientz3ro; 12-06-2013 at 09:25 AM.

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