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 #1601162


Mel110289
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 Heat pads ?’s

i have a heat pad and a dimmer switch (slide type) how do i connect the two and how do i know its working?



01/30/08  02:54am

 #1601577


ScyllaCharybdis
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  Message To: Mel110289   In reference to Message Id: 1601162


 Heat pads ?’s

Plug the dimmer switch into the wall outlet...

Plug the UTH into the dimmer switch...

Turn on the switch and slide it to 100% "on".

The UTH will heat up faster with something sitting on it (like a tub). But to "test" it you can just put a heavy book on it for a few minutes until it warms up.

Once you know it’s all working...get the UTH under the (completely set-up) tub and set it at about 80% "on". Leave it for 24 hours! Then come back and check your temps and humidity. Then re-adjust as necessary.



01/30/08  02:20pm

 #1601700


Mel110289
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  Message To: ScyllaCharybdis   In reference to Message Id: 1601577


 Heat pads ?’s

ok i think i got the wrong type then... :)



01/30/08  03:55pm

 #1601882


ScyllaCharybdis
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  Message To: Mel110289   In reference to Message Id: 1601700


 Heat pads ?’s

This is what you need...



01/30/08  05:22pm

 #1602462


Mel110289
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  Message To: ScyllaCharybdis   In reference to Message Id: 1601882


 Heat pads ?’s

thanks i found one at lowes finally. i have everything i need except the snake... which i bought but will not be able to ship till it warms up a bit... i cant wait!



01/30/08  10:02pm

 #1602673


ScyllaCharybdis
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  Message To: Mel110289   In reference to Message Id: 1602462


 Heat pads ?’s

Congrats!! I look forward to hearing about the new arrival!



01/31/08  03:30am

 #1604171


Jamberry
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  Message To: Mel110289   In reference to Message Id: 1602462


 Heat pads ?’s

Yeah, be sure to update. I’m in Alaska too, and am thinking that the next snake I get may just be a BRB. I’d really like to hear how everything goes.

Take pics! :D



02/01/08  05:07am

 #1605574


Mel110289
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  Message To: Jamberry   In reference to Message Id: 1604171


 Heat pads ?’s

i will as soon as i get her. they wont be able to ship her for a couple of months yet. till it warms up a bit. but im really excited i cant wait till she gets here!



02/02/08  02:32am

 #1605590


Jamberry
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  Message To: Mel110289   In reference to Message Id: 1605574


 Heat pads ?’s

Oh, well it’s good that they’re waiting. i’d hate to come on here and read that you got a "boa-pop" in the mail.



02/02/08  03:20am

 #1606113


Mel110289
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  Message To: Jamberry   In reference to Message Id: 1605590


 Heat pads ?’s

me too!



02/02/08  02:59pm


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