How do you properly attach an ultratherm UTH to the bottom of a tank?

[matt0101]

The thermostat is off at 90.6f if I can see it correctly? I guess just leave it alone and see how he does.

It always looks like it's turned off. The light to indicate that it's on was manufactured incorrectly. It's still there, but you have to look upward at it from below to see it because it was installed a little bit above where the hole is. I can't tell by looking at this picture if it's off or not, but I have it set to 91 and it typically fluctuates between 88 and 92.

He's been in his warm hide all day so far. I feel like this is progress. It seems like my efforts to more evenly distribute the UTH heat were successful because when I touch the ground it's warm in more spots than it was before.

 

[cricket4u]

It always looks like it's turned off. The light to indicate that it's on was manufactured incorrectly. It's still there, but you have to look upward at it from below to see it because it was installed a little bit above where the hole is. I can't tell by looking at this picture if it's off or not, but I have it set to 91 and it typically fluctuates between 88 and 92.

He's been in his warm hide all day so far. I feel like this is progress. It seems like my efforts to more evenly distribute the UTH heat were successful because when I touch the ground it's warm in more spots than it was before.

Funky thermostat ha, not helpful. Just keep in mind that if he remains inside his warm hide all the time, there's a chance he may be under heated and you will need to offer an area with higher air temps, not ground. It's sort of like making an even sandwich(in order to distribute heat evenly) and they are the meat in the center.:biggrin: This is why I mentioned more than one dome, but smaller. I know, it's just not easy setting them up properly. Problems normally do no begin to show until they reach their adult years.

 

[matt0101]

yeah i don't think it's working. the humid hide is not warming up at all and it's only warm in the warm hide at certain spots. poor Tommy is lethargic and cold and to top it all off he is about to go into shed.

i'm going to have to get a different UTH. the bean farm won't refund me, but even if they would, i'd have to pay for shipping back to the states, which would cost as much or more than the item itself. sigh.

does anyone have any good recommendations for a UTH with an adhesive backing that will cover 1/3 of a 36"x18" floor?

 

[cricket4u]

yeah i don't think it's working. the humid hide is not warming up at all and it's only warm in the warm hide at certain spots. poor Tommy is lethargic and cold and to top it all off he is about to go into shed.

i'm going to have to get a different UTH. the bean farm won't refund me, but even if they would, i'd have to pay for shipping back to the states, which would cost as much or more than the item itself. sigh.

does anyone have any good recommendations for a UTH with an adhesive backing that will cover 1/3 of a 36"x18" floor?

So the thermostat indicator is not lighting up properly and it takes 5 degrees to power on and off. On top of that the UTH is not working properly? How frustrating.

The people that I know have their leos in this exact enclosure do not use a UTH that covers 1/3 and their leos are doing fine. They are at work so I'm not bothering and I can't remember the exact ones they use. The entire area should be warm by using the overhead source. The humidity hides in my leos enclosures are not on the heated surface, however, it remains warm by the warm air. If I remember correctly(the boxes were tossed a long time ago), the reason I have them next to the heated surface was because the instruction of the hide stated not to place them over direct heat.

I'm just giving you an alternative suggestion. Of course what you decide is up to you.

 

[JIMI]

Sorry about the heat mat. That seems very frustrating I was thinking of purchasing an ultratherm for my new enclosure, but now I'm reconsidering. I'm currently using this mat: Amazon.com : Exo Terra Heatwave Desert, 8-Watt/110-Volt : Aquarium Heaters : Pet Supplies. Click on the 25 watt mat listed in the size options. It works well for me. You have to position it the same way you placed the ultratherm heat mat. Just get it right on the first try! Heat cable is another alternative that I've heard good things about. This is what I'm considering using.

 

[acpart]

Get the Zoo-med heat cable which you can put in any configuration you want and tape to the bottom of the tank.

Aliza

 

[Kiefer]

I'm glad someone else is having this problem. Have had mine for a month and it sags as well. I can't replace it right now because my parents would probably get frustrated at spending all this money on tank heaters. Right now he seems to be doing okay but mine sags in the middle too. It's frustrating that they won't refund.

 

[Kiefer]

Speaking of which, heat cable sounds interesting. Is their specific directions or voltage I should get? Have a 20 gallon long tank. 30x12x12

 

[JIMI]

Speaking of which, heat cable sounds interesting. Is their specific directions or voltage I should get? Have a 20 gallon long tank. 30x12x12

I'm going to be trying out the 23 ft long cable for my 4 ft long enclosure. Maybe the 14.75 ft long cable will work for your enclosure?

 

[Kiefer]

Yep I ordered that one JIMI. Seems like a good $15 dollar investment. Except for the fact I've spent $60 dollars over 2 months on heating. I have bad luck. Hopefully this turns into a long term investment.

 

[JIMI]

Yep I ordered that one JIMI. Seems like a good $15 dollar investment. Except for the fact I've spent $60 dollars over 2 months on heating. I have bad luck. Hopefully this turns into a long term investment.

I know how you feel.:sad: Let us know how it works for you!

 

[Kiefer]

Will do!