Heat mat help

[Kikary]

Foil tape (for HVAC most commonly) is a good option. You can find it at a local hardware store. You could snug it with the rub, but I'd be worried about it and/or your thermostat probe moving if it weren't more secure than that.

My probe is right on top of the mat and underneath the bedding inside the rub, is that alright?

[Eric Alan]

My probe is right on top of the mat and underneath the bedding inside the rub, is that alright?

The probe should be sandwiched between the heat mat and the under side of the rub. That way the snake/water/etc can't get to it and have an impact on your mat's temperature.

It's been awhile since I've used this masterpiece, but here's a good visual for ya!

[Kikary]

Since the probe has to be sandwiched, do i need to put the temp setting of the thermostat higher since the heat is going to cool down a bit going through the plastic?

Or its the other way around? XD physics ho i hate them

[Eric Alan]

Since the probe has to be sandwiched, do i need to put the temp setting of the thermostat higher since the heat is going to cool down a bit going through the plastic?

Or its the other way around? XD physics ho i hate them

Usually a little bit higher, but the only way to know for sure is by measuring the temperature on the inside floor of the enclosure with a separate thermometer and adjusting up or down based on that temperature.

[Kikary]

Also,the mat has been on for at least 4 hours and its not that hot.

Do i wait a few more hours and it will go up or i need a bigger one (higher wattage equals bigger mat?)

[Eric Alan]

Also,the mat has been on for at least 4 hours and its not that hot.

Based on what? Your hand? A thermometer? Skin temp is roughly in the same range as hot spot range, so your hands aren't going to be good indicators of the set point temperature. A probed/infrared thermometer is your best bet.

[PitOnTheProwl]

It's been awhile since I've used this masterpiece

It can be used as much as you want, my new employment doesn't allow me as much time as I would like to be here.

Based on what? Your hand? A thermometer? Skin temp is roughly in the same range as hot spot range, so your hands aren't going to be good indicators of the set point temperature. A probed/infrared thermometer is your best bet.

This X2. What are you using to check the temperature?

[Kikary]

Based on what? Your hand? A thermometer? Skin temp is roughly in the same range as hot spot range, so your hands aren't going to be good indicators of the set point temperature. A probed/infrared thermometer is your best bet.

My hand but im waiting for the thermoneter to arrive so will wait to have a reading and see what to do.

In case its still not 88F after getting the thermometer reading. What could i do?
Bigger mat?

[Kikary]

Im forgetting that our body temp is more or less 26-27 degrees XD if im feeling hot on my hand then it hotter than that so probably around 30 degrees aka 88F ight? XD

[PitOnTheProwl]

My hand but im waiting for the thermoneter to arrive so will wait to have a reading and see what to do.

In case its still not 88F after getting the thermometer reading. What could i do?
Bigger mat?

115 degrees does not feel warm to most people either but people also forget we are WARM blooded.
Your snake is cold blooded and what feels warm to you might feel like walking barefooted on blacktop on an August Texas afternoon.....