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| 10683306 |
Posted - 02/04/2013 : 17:09:33
hey people, ive been having problems with keeping the temperature correct in a 2ft second hand setup i got cheap. first of all i tried heating the viv just using a heat mat but that would only keep a temperature of 70F so i introduced a 60W light bulb which has put the temperature right up to 88F so the question is should i get a smaller bulb or just get a thermostat? |
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| 10683306 |
Posted - 03/04/2013 : 23:30:52
found out the problem it was a faulty thermometer lol. |
| a33272 |
Posted - 03/04/2013 : 22:28:56
How and where were u measuring the temp with just the mat. Even a small mat is capable of hitting 30+ |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 02/04/2013 : 19:40:25
Normal household bulb will be fine. |
| 10683306 |
Posted - 02/04/2013 : 18:48:31
okay got a dimmer thermostat. is a halogen light okay? |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 02/04/2013 : 17:46:48
You need a thermostat whatever form of heating you use.
If you want to use the bulb I'd recommend a habistat dimming thermostat.
You'll also need a digital thermometre to keep an eye on the temps.  |
