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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 07/04/2011 : 23:46:23
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Originally posted by lotabob
If its swinging so far (23-29) then the stat is either faulty or your probe is not placed correctly. Even the most basic thermostat wil only move by a degree or 2. Is your probe touching the mat or is it on top of the substrate?
My ministat 100s are good stats but a 3-5 degree variation in on and off is actually quite common.
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tallboy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/04/2011 : 23:49:56
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| No i wasnt confused, i was def told to do that by other members on here as i read topics about heat mats as i was so confused didnt want to burn snake by letting it get over heated, but i will try what you have said to do, so what is min and max "hot" temp? |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/04/2011 : 23:54:00
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Originally posted by tallboy
No i wasnt confused, i was def told to do that by other members on here as i read topics about heat mats as i was so confused didnt want to burn snake by letting it get over heated, but i will try what you have said to do, so what is min and max "hot" temp?
27-29 is ideal for hot end temps, |
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tallboy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
43 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2011 : 23:54:26
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| So does that mean my ministat isnt knackered then if thats common? |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2011 : 07:08:00
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finally!
just try repositioning your stat probe, like lotabob said directly on the heat mat, keep your thermometer probe on top of the substrate so you're still measuring the temp where the snake will be. tweak the ministat so the temps are correct according to the thermometer. what sort of thermometer are you using btw? |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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MrsA82
Yearling
United Kingdom
582 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2011 : 08:28:49
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I use a ministat 100 too and my temps have about a 5 degree drop too. I've used lots of these micro climate ones they all do it. My heat mat is under her tank and my digi theometer is on the bottom. It drops from 29-24 degrees when the mat stat turns off. The pulse stats are best for constant temps I find!
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/04/2011 : 08:32:00
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I also use the minstat 100's. I find them very good and only have a 2-3 degree variation.
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2011 : 08:58:32
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if the warm end is ranging from 24*C to 29*C i'd personally be inclined to turn it up a degree or 2 so the range is 26-31*C
that way the optimum temp is in the middle of the range rather than the snake being below the optimum temp for the majority of the time |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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MrsA82
Yearling
United Kingdom
582 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2011 : 10:55:21
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| I think I might do that thanks, although it seems ok for her she is between hot and cold hides |
0.1 Philodryas baroni
2.7 western hognose
3.7 royal pythons |
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tallboy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/04/2011 : 18:11:11
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| Oh someone who knows what the microclimate is lol, im glad im not the only one who uses them. I will turn it up a bit to around top end of 30c and see what that does, thank you for the help |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2011 : 18:25:20
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Originally posted by gingerpony
if the warm end is ranging from 24*C to 29*C i'd personally be inclined to turn it up a degree or 2 so the range is 26-31*C
that way the optimum temp is in the middle of the range rather than the snake being below the optimum temp for the majority of the time
That is exactly what I do.
Perfect example of how to set a microclimate ministat, well done GP. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2011 : 18:45:42
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
...well done GP.
thanks hun 
i should know my bl**dy stuff by now!!!
but was looking forward to hearing all about this magic heatmat with integral stat  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2011 : 09:42:27
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Originally posted by gingerpony
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
...well done GP.
thanks hun
i should know my bl**dy stuff by now!!!
but was looking forward to hearing all about this magic heatmat with integral stat
Quick,get a patent and get designing/inventing!! |
      
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