Having just set up the new enclosure, I will run it for a week or so to ensure that everything is working properly before picking up our new dragon.
I have an Exo-Terra 150W Daylight Basking Spot in an Exo-Terra Light Dome mounted over log which angles upward to a ledge, with the bulb being 8-9" above the lamp at its closest (the ET site notes the bulb should reach 109 @ 8"). I have the lamp controlled by a Herpstat 4 with the lamp set to Heat (Dimming) and basking assist enabled. I have the temp set to 104 and the probe consistently reads 104.
I also picked up a Pro Exotics 2 temp gun, but when I measure the temp directly beside the Herpstat probe, it reads anywhere from 109 - 115.6 measured from about 4". I have never used a temp gun before and the instructions with the PE2 don't offer anything regarding calibration.
If it was only a degree or so difference, I wouldn't be concerned and given that I keep getting different readings for the same spot with the PE2, I am inclined to rely on the Herpstat probe.
Anyone have experience using these two pieces of equipment, who might be able to offer some insights?
I have an Exo-Terra 150W Daylight Basking Spot in an Exo-Terra Light Dome mounted over log which angles upward to a ledge, with the bulb being 8-9" above the lamp at its closest (the ET site notes the bulb should reach 109 @ 8"). I have the lamp controlled by a Herpstat 4 with the lamp set to Heat (Dimming) and basking assist enabled. I have the temp set to 104 and the probe consistently reads 104.
I also picked up a Pro Exotics 2 temp gun, but when I measure the temp directly beside the Herpstat probe, it reads anywhere from 109 - 115.6 measured from about 4". I have never used a temp gun before and the instructions with the PE2 don't offer anything regarding calibration.
If it was only a degree or so difference, I wouldn't be concerned and given that I keep getting different readings for the same spot with the PE2, I am inclined to rely on the Herpstat probe.
Anyone have experience using these two pieces of equipment, who might be able to offer some insights?