Thanks Dakski...always super helpful but it looks like we've taken different approaches. And I'm not sure if either one is right or wrong or better for that matter. I was told by Bob @ ProProducts to put my probe on the cool side and set it to the max temp desired for the cool end. With this setup, the panel will create a variable basking area and gradient towards the cool end.Originally Posted by dakski
1. Probe should placed below heating element (RHP), but not super close to the ground where it can be fouled up easily. It should NOT be on the cool side if the RHP is on the hot side.
2. Check all temps at the ground with a temp gun. Do not rely on the thermostat probe. Even if accurate, temps can very different at the ground, on the cool side ground, etc.
For what it's worth, I check the ground all over the tanks to see ambient temps, but I also hit the sides and walls in back to get ambient air temps. That's probably overkill, but I worry a lot about these things.
Good luck and let us know if you have any other questions.
What I'm confused about is where to take temp readings and where should they be? I measured inside the hide, top of the hide (hot and cool side), floor, etc...
Are any of the readings I took ok (listed in 1st post)??
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