Tank finally done! Got some pics and advice.

[tbowman]

That's exactly why I asked, it's winter here too. My landlord has the heat set to 65f overnight. The basement can drop as low as 64f but usually 66f and can rise to 70f or a bit more afternoon. The daily swing is why I have a UTH and pro products RHP on independent stats to control the heat. Even with my RHP on a stat when the temp drops overnight my cold side temps drop overnight but hot side is stable. You can't possibly be checking often enough to keep playing with the power adjustment to maintain constant temps. I'd suggest hooking them up to stats. I personally use ranco because I wanted a UL certified control. I'm an hvac mechanic so I wired a power bar into it. You can buy them prewired in the US if you're not comfortable doing the wiring yourself. Yes they make a click when they turn on and off. You're talking about a fraction of a second sound that isn't really that loud. They were made to maintain industrial hvac equipment and set up is easy and takes 30 seconds. My snake is in the living room so it's a non issue but even still it's not enough to disturb your sleep.

OP pointed out in the second sentence that he is currently awaiting the arrival of his thermostat.

I agree about the sound of the click on the thermostat, it's not even worth mentioning.

[earthwormjim]

That's exactly why I asked, it's winter here too. My landlord has the heat set to 65f overnight. The basement can drop as low as 64f but usually 66f and can rise to 70f or a bit more afternoon. The daily swing is why I have a UTH and pro products RHP on independent stats to control the heat. Even with my RHP on a stat when the temp drops overnight my cold side temps drop overnight but hot side is stable. You can't possibly be checking often enough to keep playing with the power adjustment to maintain constant temps. I'd suggest hooking them up to stats. I personally use ranco because I wanted a UL certified control. I'm an hvac mechanic so I wired a power bar into it. You can buy them prewired in the US if you're not comfortable doing the wiring yourself. Yes they make a click when they turn on and off. You're talking about a fraction of a second sound that isn't really that loud. They were made to maintain industrial hvac equipment and set up is easy and takes 30 seconds. My snake is in the living room so it's a non issue but even still it's not enough to disturb your sleep.

The temps on cool side fluctuate between 70-76 and the warm side is 80-88. I work from home in my bedroom and the tank is right next to my bed, so I am able to check it constantly, it is a pain in the ass though. I will look in to your suggestion. Right now I worry about being somewhere for more than a day because I am unable to adjust it. I ordered a thermostat for the uth but will for sure get one for the lamp as well.

[tbowman]

70 - 76 is a little cold for a BP. I would try to make sure the temperature goes no lower than 75. And try and keep the warm end on the upper end of that spectrum, preferably 88-92.

[earthwormjim]

70 - 76 is a little cold for a BP. I would try to make sure the temperature goes no lower than 75. And try and keep the warm end on the upper end of that spectrum, preferably 88-92.

Really? Damn I had though that was a good temp. It makes sense though because he has refused his last three meals so that may be why. He ate the first time I fed him but after that he hasn't. I will be sure to bump the temps up. Thank you.

[earthwormjim]

Really? Damn I had though that was a good temp. It makes sense though because he has refused his last three meals so that may be why. He ate the first time I fed him but after that he hasn't. I will be sure to bump the temps up. Thank you.

He also hasn't been using his cold side hide. I feel dumb for not knowing :/

[tbowman]

Ideally you would want to keep your cool side at 80 - 82 with a hot spot of 88-92. You'll probably notice him using both hides more often once you bump up the temps.

[earthwormjim]

Ideally you would want to keep your cool side at 80 - 82 with a hot spot of 88-92. You'll probably notice him using both hides more often once you bump up the temps.

I bumbed them up, the warm side is at 90 and the cool side is still at 75. I will probably have to move my heat lamp to the middle. His UTH is at 94

[Sauzo]

That's why I got my CHE set up in the middle. It provides more of an even ambient. You don't necessarily need the hot side really hot as you have a UTH on that side but you do want the cool side at least 80f. I have my temps set 83f cool side, 86f warm side and 91f UTH and my little girl never uses her cool side. Some just like it warmer.

[earthwormjim]

That's why I got my CHE set up in the middle. It provides more of an even ambient. You don't necessarily need the hot side really hot as you have a UTH on that side but you do want the cool side at least 80f. I have my temps set 83f cool side, 86f warm side and 91f UTH and my little girl never uses her cool side. Some just like it warmer.

I am going to move it tomorrow, I also have some foam board for the sides and back that I am hoping will insulate it and hold in heat better. Thank you very much for your help.