IM | EziStat Thermostat

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Hints and Tips

Always use thermometers* to monitor the temperature of the enclosure. It is best to use at least two so that you can monitor both the warm and cool areas of the enclosure. Placing the Probe for best results

~5cm

When using a radiant heat source such as a ceramic heat emitter*, place the Probe at or near the basking spot.

When using the EziStat with a substrate heater such as a heat mat*, place the Probe in the substrate around 5cm from the heat source, but not directly on it.

When using the EziStat with a hot rock*, place the Probe on or near the surface.

How heating types work

Heat in a enclosure will spread differently according to the heating method used. In order to heat your enclosure correctly for different animals it is important to understand the difference between radiant and conductive heating. This also affects where the probe should be placed, see Placing the Probe for best results above.

Radiant Heat

Conductive Heat

Radiant heat such as from ceramic heat emitters* and basking lamps* will heat the air and the whole enclosure. It is important to provide areas away from the heat source which are cooler so that the animal can control its own body heat.

Conductive heat such as from hot rocks* and heat mats* will mostly provide a warm surface which the animal can use by sitting directly on or very near the heat source.

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