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11-16-14, 08:12 PM
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Hydrofarm thermostat
Hey guys. My thermostat started showing the E2 warning. I know this means that something is wrong with the heat sensor but I can't find anything on how to fix it. Your advice is needed. Thanks guys!
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1.0 '08 sunfire retic, 0.1 '12 lavender albino tiger retic, 1.0 '12 platinum retic, 0.1 '14 goldenchild het albino retic, 1.0 '16 anthrax retic, 0.1 '16 graniteback het anthrax retic, 0.1 '16 normal HOGS retic, 1.1 amel atrox, 0.0.1 Nile monitor, 0.0.1 blue tailed monitor, 0.0.1 Mexican beaded lizard
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11-16-14, 09:13 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
[QUOTE=Ivanator;940756]Hey guys. My thermostat started showing the E2 warning. I know this means that something is wrong with the heat sensor but I can't find anything on how to fix it. Your advice is needed. Thanks guys
All electronics are going to fail at some point and when they fail open, it can start a fire or overheat your animal.
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Is this really a concern? Even if I put my RHP, CHE, or UTH on full blast unattended during the heat of the summer there's little chance I'd see a temp higher than 110 in the basking area. Considering this is what the vast majority of herp owners do anyway I don't see it as a huge deal. My snake will use another area of the cage if that spot isn't to his liking.
If my thermometer says the cage is getting hot I'd certainly check it out, but having two thermostats in tandem on a single heatsource sounds a bit much to me. I don't worry about this with my room lighting or other appliances. More likely if it fails it will simply stop working, leaving the animal cold until you notice it. Also not a big deal if you glance at the thermometer regularly.
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11-16-14, 10:38 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
Thanks guys. Ya I have tried unplugging it but it's still there. What brand would you recommend? I've had this 1 for almost 2 years now. It's the only kind I've used. Have it on all my cages since it's cheap
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1.0 '08 sunfire retic, 0.1 '12 lavender albino tiger retic, 1.0 '12 platinum retic, 0.1 '14 goldenchild het albino retic, 1.0 '16 anthrax retic, 0.1 '16 graniteback het anthrax retic, 0.1 '16 normal HOGS retic, 1.1 amel atrox, 0.0.1 Nile monitor, 0.0.1 blue tailed monitor, 0.0.1 Mexican beaded lizard
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11-16-14, 11:08 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
I've used hydrofarms for a few years without any problems either. Sometimes they just have to be replaced. I've also heard great things about herpstat and vivarium electronics but they are a tad more expensive.
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11-17-14, 06:24 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
You can just buy two hydrofarms and plug one into the other, set one higher as a backup in case of a runaway thermostat. Or you can combine a herpstat for more precise control and use a hydrofarm as a backup.
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11-17-14, 07:57 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
Hmm never heard of plugging 1 thermostat into another. Sounds interesting but I think I'll just buy a new 1. Maybe a few as backups since I have multiple cages
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1.0 '08 sunfire retic, 0.1 '12 lavender albino tiger retic, 1.0 '12 platinum retic, 0.1 '14 goldenchild het albino retic, 1.0 '16 anthrax retic, 0.1 '16 graniteback het anthrax retic, 0.1 '16 normal HOGS retic, 1.1 amel atrox, 0.0.1 Nile monitor, 0.0.1 blue tailed monitor, 0.0.1 Mexican beaded lizard
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11-17-14, 09:01 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
Like EZ said, my hyrofarms work great.I've had 4 of them for over 2 years with zero issues.
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11-18-14, 07:56 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
Ordered 3 last night. Hopefully they'll get here soon
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1.0 '08 sunfire retic, 0.1 '12 lavender albino tiger retic, 1.0 '12 platinum retic, 0.1 '14 goldenchild het albino retic, 1.0 '16 anthrax retic, 0.1 '16 graniteback het anthrax retic, 0.1 '16 normal HOGS retic, 1.1 amel atrox, 0.0.1 Nile monitor, 0.0.1 blue tailed monitor, 0.0.1 Mexican beaded lizard
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11-18-14, 08:23 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
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Originally Posted by Ivanator
Ordered 3 last night. Hopefully they'll get here soon
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Where from and price?
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11-18-14, 08:49 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
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11-18-14, 08:58 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
Thanks! I ordered the Amazon one a few days ago on my Prime and got it today. Trying to figure out how to run the probe through the lid.
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11-18-14, 09:07 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
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Thanks! I ordered the Amazon one a few days ago on my Prime and got it today. Trying to figure out how to run the probe through the lid.
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I used a drill bit a little larger in diameter than the probe and sealed with hot glue.
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11-19-14, 03:02 PM
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Re: Hydrofarm thermostat
I ordered from Amazon. I build my own cages so i just drill a hole in the side but you could probably cut a small hole in your lid to fit the probe through
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1.0 '08 sunfire retic, 0.1 '12 lavender albino tiger retic, 1.0 '12 platinum retic, 0.1 '14 goldenchild het albino retic, 1.0 '16 anthrax retic, 0.1 '16 graniteback het anthrax retic, 0.1 '16 normal HOGS retic, 1.1 amel atrox, 0.0.1 Nile monitor, 0.0.1 blue tailed monitor, 0.0.1 Mexican beaded lizard
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