I recently purchased the zoo med 10-20g UTH. I also purchased a thermostat to maintain temps as I hear zoomeds can become way to hot. Anyway, my issue is that the packaging says the UTH should have no air bubbles between it and the glass and I have some in mine! I can't take it off and reapply it as they say that damages the wires so I was wondering what I should do. I have not turned it on yet because I am afraid it will cause damage to the tank. I would really hate to spend money on another one. Any advice is appreciated!
Can you work the bubbles out by running a credit card or similar along the mat? The documentation says not to remove and re-apply because it will damage the wiring and pose a fire hazard as you mentioned.