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06-09-11, 11:23 PM
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Temp guns
So I've been meaning to get one forever and just never got around to it. My enclosures have multiple thermometers and I have a few with probes I have been using for checking specific spots in my enclosures. Well today I got a great deal on one at lowes and gave all my enclosures a thorough going over and was surprised at what I found in a few. Most of my temps wher right on but 2 of my basking areas were way high the basking spot in my retics enclosure was reading at 110. I feel like an *** for not taking care of it sooner. Lesson learned
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06-09-11, 11:31 PM
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The Scorpion Whisperer
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Re: Temp guns
It happens guy. Just be glad you took care of business now and rectifying the problem right? No harm no foul right? I mean no reptiles were harmed or having problems because of the high temps.
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06-09-11, 11:32 PM
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Re: Temp guns
no reptiles were harmed in the making of this film. eat snacky smores.
on a serious note, i too should find a cheap deal on one of those.
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06-09-11, 11:34 PM
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Re: Temp guns
Most hardware stores sell em cheap, keep in mind if you buy one with reptile in the name from pet shops they are 45$+ instead of 10
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06-09-11, 11:41 PM
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The Scorpion Whisperer
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Re: Temp guns
Yeah I bought my temp gun for about 25 bucks at a reptile show. Was the last day and they were closing shop so I got a sweet deal on it all things considered. It isn't top of the line by any standards but it is really nice. I check temps 3 times a day on all my tanks every other day. I just enjoy using it that much LOL
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06-09-11, 11:42 PM
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Re: Temp guns
I just got one on ebay for $40. I got the Pro Exotics PE2. Its awesome and I love it, definitely worth the $40. If you're going to get a reptile one, get it on ebay, not a pet store, you'll save so much money.
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06-10-11, 12:02 AM
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Re: Temp guns
They had a few at lowes in the 40-50 range. I was fully willing to spend the 50 but got one on sale for 19 happy day. I feel better knowing everyone has the proper temps now and im glad no one was harmed do to my negligence
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06-10-11, 04:59 AM
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Non Carborundum Illegitimi
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Re: Temp guns
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You never know how strong you are - until being strong is your only choice
There are no dark clouds - just well hidden silver linings!!
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06-10-11, 08:22 AM
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Re: Temp guns
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Originally Posted by TeaNinja
no reptiles were harmed in the making of this film. eat snacky smores.
on a serious note, i too should find a cheap deal on one of those.
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ebay....i got one from hong kong for under $10
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06-10-11, 09:06 AM
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Re: Temp guns
You probably got what you paid for
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06-10-11, 11:07 AM
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3.141592653 Pythons
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Re: Temp guns
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You probably got what you paid for
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I got this bad boy ( Amazon.com: Raytek MT4 Mini Temp Non-Contact Thermometer Gun with Laser Sighting: Home Improvement). Name brand, not top of the line, but not $10. Laser sighting so you know what temp you are reading. And EXTREMELY accurate to a tenth of a degree.
It is *likely* a one-time purchase; consider it an investment as this tool is invaluable if you truly want to know what the temps are.
I'm a Mech. Eng., so I don't take the inexpensive route when it comes to heating, regulation, and monitoring. Too much at stake and somewhat terrifying if you actually know how things are made. Just my $0.02.
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06-10-11, 04:48 PM
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Re: Temp guns
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Originally Posted by jay0133
You probably got what you paid for
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its a temp gun....what could possibly be so bad about it? i double check every temp in my snakes tank.....all adds up
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06-10-11, 04:58 PM
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Re: Temp guns
How do you know its giving you an accurate reading.
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06-10-11, 04:59 PM
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Re: Temp guns
some cheapies are off by as much as 3-5 degrees
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06-10-11, 05:12 PM
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Re: Temp guns
my zoomed was any where between -5 and +3
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