Securing Thermostat Probe?

[FractalVision]

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all having a good weekend.
I need some help. What is the best, and most secure way of positioning the thermostat probe to read the temp of the ceramic bulb?

I have a 3ft wooden & glass front viv for my young boa.
The ceramic bulb has the round heat guard. How and where do you position the probe exactly? The thought of the probe slipping would cause me great anxiety, as I know that would be a disaster. I also know that tape is a big no-no.
Any suggestions please?

Also, I will have to keep an eye on humidity. Is it okay to spray the walls of the wooden viv, as well as the hide and (forest bark) substrate? Or will it cause the wooden sides to eventually perish? It dries so fast anyway.
I also have sphagnum moss.

Thanks guys.

[Zincubus]

I spray everywhere, it's not there long enough to do any damage unless you go crazy and there's water lying around in pools.

In your situation, have the probes coming through a hole about 6" / 15cm off the floor on the back wall level with the ceramic - if that makes sense .
Then I adjust the stat setting accordingly until the desired surface temp is reached - checked with a digital temp gun ( ten quid/ dollars off eBay) . The probe is hot-glued securely in place .

There are a few places it can go but the theory is the same for all .


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[Phillydubs]

I got screws and these little clips off amazon I can try and find the links for you.

I run the probe about half way down but depends on the intensity of your heat and your set up. Can you post pics. What size CHE?

also did you seal your wood ? No water protectant. If not it’s just gonna Rot

[FractalVision]

Thank you both, that makes sense now.

I can post pics of the vivarium tomorrow, as the lighting will be better in the day. It is a Vivexotic enclosure, and not one that I built myself, so I should be fine to spray then (not to soaking obviously).

I would appreciate the links to the screws and clips that you used if possible, Phillydubs. I have a black ceramic 100w bulb with a 12 x 6 inch heat guard.

I will either use that method, or the hot glue method suggested. As I have neither right now, I will have to make an order. I will also purchase a temp gun, thanks Zincubus.

I feel more confident about it now, much appreciated.

[FractalVision]

Ah, I just realised something.
The ceramic bulb is mounted at the left side, however it is not right at the back wall of the viv, but is more centred.
Is this a big problem? I realise now that if the thermostat probe is glued/secured at the back wall in line with the bulb, it would not receive the heat as efficiently, and the bulb will heat more, making more potential risk of burns.

Would it be okay to somehow position the thermostat probe in such a way that it is closer to the bulb? Or perhaps it would be best to unscrew the whole thing, bulb mount and heat guard, and reposition at the back?

I will post a pic tomorrow to show what I mean, but you probably get the gist of it.

[FractalVision]

* just for some scope, the measurement from the back wall/stat sensor to the bulb is about 4.5 inches. Is that way to much distance, or can I just fiddle with the stat temp to get it just right?
If it is not okay, the only other option is to move the bulb mount and guard entirely.

[Zincubus]

Ah, I just realised something.
The ceramic bulb is mounted at the left side, however it is not right at the back wall of the viv, but is more centred.
Is this a big problem? I realise now that if the thermostat probe is glued/secured at the back wall in line with the bulb, it would not receive the heat as efficiently, and the bulb will heat more, making more potential risk of burns.

Would it be okay to somehow position the thermostat probe in such a way that it is closer to the bulb? Or perhaps it would be best to unscrew the whole thing, bulb mount and heat guard, and reposition at the back?

I will post a pic tomorrow to show what I mean, but you probably get the gist of it.

Mine is set up just like yours , it was bought from a very experienced guy who presumably knew his stuff .

The probe doesn't have to be touching or be that close apparently as the main temp is the hottest surface temp and that's the one you focus on when you adjust the thermostat dial .


That's how it was explained to me anyway

[FractalVision]

Okay, that is good to know.
The one fear I have is that because the stat probe is 4.5 inches away from the bulb, im afraid of the bulb working harder to reach the desired temp, and thus making the heat guard a potential burn risk to the snake, you know?

[Phillydubs]

Here ya go. I’ll take pics of how I did my own to show you where I placed the probe.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MZ...o_pop_mb_pd_t2


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002...o_pop_mb_pd_t2

[FractalVision]

Thanks for the links. Yes, if you could show me a pic of how you have positioned the stat probe and everything, that would be great.