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Pythonwizard
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 Posted - 17/02/2012 : 20:04:38
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Where does probe go in the viv the instruction of microclimate hung says hanging in mid air in the heated side
Put I always thought it should go under substrate
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Posted - 17/02/2012 : 20:16:45
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Lol - when I fitted my first dimmer stat I was just the same as you. Totally confused! Microclimate have a lot to answer for!
In accordance with the instructions, I dutifully drilled a hole in the viv roof and fitted it, hanging in mid air ...
Actually it did work very well and it was hard for the snake to interfere with it. But now I ignore the instructions and attach it to the bottom front panel with a screw eye and cable tie, about a third of the viv's length away from the hot end side wall, a couple of inches above the substrate. Other people like to install it in the hot end, directly under the bulb, or in the hot hide.
I still can't get over those weird instructions ... |
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Pythonwizard
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
650 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 20:24:12
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| So I drill in the side wall And put the probe few inches above bedding |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/02/2012 : 21:04:51
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| As long as you use the thermometer reading to set the stat as long as its getting the right temperature then anywhere would be my answer. I put mine directly under the heat bulbs just on the substrate, has a few draw backs but no system is totally fool proof. |
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Pythonwizard
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
650 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 21:06:11
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| So where do enter the probe threw the roof side or back wall of the viv |
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Posted - 17/02/2012 : 21:10:15
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I drill a hole about 2 inches above the viv floor, in the side wall at the hot end. Also, when the probe is positioned like this, the wire isn't obvious. 
amendment - this is just my personal preference - as Bob says no system is foolproof and mine is not corn-proof - the mucky little gits always let fly on the probe flex. But you won't have that problem so much with a royal. |
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Pythonwizard
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
650 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 21:15:24
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| Thanks bats and lotabob |
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daz2708
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/02/2012 : 00:31:37
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| think everyone has this prob lol!! i thread mine through bac vent just past infared bulb to just under half way on hot side to the substrate floor whatever i put on microclimate dimmer seems exact with thermostat!! |
0.1.0 normal royal (Cleo)
1.0.0 het lavenda royal (hector)
Staffie (Boo)
And 67 Tarantula's :) |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/02/2012 : 00:48:53
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| I have a hole drilled into the back about an inch above the viv floor to avoid any leaking should they let fly a epic wee near this area, I dont fancy scrubbing overflow off the floor behind the vivs. |
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Where the probe goes in the viv ???
