How do you monitor the temperature? I read someone's comment that it was too hot for her chicks and they were burned. Another comment said you can't use a standard thermometer you'd use with a heat lamp because this one is radiant heat. You can't see chicks when they're underneath it. So how do you know if the temperature is right? How do you monitor the temperature? I read someone's comment that it was too hot for her chicks and they were burned. Another comment said you can't use a standard thermometer... » Read More How do you monitor the temperature? I read someone's comment that it was too hot for her chicks and they were burned. Another comment said you can't use a standard thermometer you'd use with a heat lamp because this one is radiant heat. You can't see chicks when they're underneath it. So how do you know if the temperature is right? « Show Less
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I've got 10 chicks under mine right now if they get hot they come out. I have mine on medium height right now don't see how it could burn anything
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Mine felt a little to warm today so I moved it to the next level. If your chicks temperature is fine they will not get under it.
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As the chicks get bigger you raise the height of the brooder causing the temperature to be lower. They go in and out to adjust the temperature themselves. The older they get, the less time they spend under it. It didn't cause any burning problems with my chicks.
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I believe the answer with the too hot came from someone who is selling different products, I have seen that answer too before I bought it and was wondering. You can touch the surface with your hand and you will feel a nice warms but no heat. My chicks are hiding under the brooder all the time like under a mother chick. The only reason I vary the position is when the chicks grow bigger. It is an awesome product.
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If it were too warm the chicks would come out from under. You can literally lay your hand on the warm side and it will not burn you. I had a thermometer under it for a week. Every time I checked it said 90°. I finally took it up because the chicks kept kicking it out. My brooder is up on a table and has a window cut low so we can look under the Ecoglo. Mine sleep under it at night and nip under frequently. They really do use it like a mom.
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The chicks pretty much let you know if the temp is right. If it's too warm they'll come out. If they're cold they will stay huddled underneath.
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I've used the Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder for many hatchings and I have to say, my chicks LOVE it. As other people have answered, you don't have to monitor the heat. The chicks let you know. If there's a lot of loud peeping going on and the chicks are huddled together, you need to lower the heater or put one end higher than the other. If they are out of the Brooder making a fuss and running around, they're cold (or out of food or water!). The biggest problem for me is, my chicks never want to give up the Brooder. Guess it's safe and warm and they're "hidden" like their mom would do. I don't worry about the Brooder like I did with the heat lamps, for fear of them falling on my chicks or burning the house down! I've used the Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder for many hatchings and I have to say, my chicks LOVE it. As other people have answered, you don't have to monitor the heat. The chicks let you know. If there's a lot of loud peeping going on and the chicks are huddled together, you need to lower the heater or put one end higher than the other. If they are out of the Brooder making a fuss and running around, they're cold (or out of food or water!). The biggest problem for me is, my chicks never want to give up the Brooder. Guess it's safe and warm and they're "hidden" like their mom would do. I... » Read More I've used the Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder for many hatchings and I have to say, my chicks LOVE it. As other people have answered, you don't have to monitor the heat. The chicks let you know. If there's a lot of loud peeping going on and the chicks are huddled together, you need to lower the heater or put one end higher than the other. If they are out of the Brooder making a fuss and running around, they're cold (or out of food or water!). The biggest problem for me is, my chicks never want to give up the Brooder. Guess it's safe and warm and they're "hidden" like their mom would do. I don't worry about the Brooder like I did with the heat lamps, for fear of them falling on my chicks or burning the house down! « Show Less
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Well, with mine, I kept it just high enough for the chicks to walk under it easily. I didn't monitor the temp, but they seemed happy and content so I didn't worry about it. I kept the room they were in btw 75 and 80 and they were always out running around exploring. They would just go under there to sleep or hide from me when I changed their water, lol.
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I don't "monitor" the temperature. It's not necessary. Chicks go under it like a hen, to warm themselves, and frequently sleep lined up in a row half under it with their heads out . Room temp is 68-70 and they run around eating, drinking, and exploring. If they are cool they go under their Eco glow.
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This is the first time I've used the Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder on chicks. If someone's chicks were burned, I'd say they had the radiant heater is set too low. The top(radiant heater)has different levels (3 if I remember correctly). If the chicks are moving freely about the brooder, you know every is alright. Strange though, if the "EcoGlow" was too hot, the chicks would have avoided the unit.
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I should have added that I bought a freezer thermometer to keep inside and see how cold it was - worked great. They should at least include a thermometer that is readable from outside to avoid opening up to see if it is working - and letting hot air in / cold air out.
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I now use the JW smart temp thermometer in my tank. It is the only one that worked for me, and I use it to this day. You can find it at Amazon, It is a magnet held one.
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Make sure your bedsread is heavy enough to hold the heat. also if you are not in the bed and put your hand on it it won't seem warm. Mine was warm enough but the controller kept blinking and shutting of the heat. I replaced it with a Biddeford which doesn't seem very warm. Oh well.
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Hi Erin, the unit measures the temperature of the surfaces it 'sees'. If you cannot actually see the heater, I suggest you take comparative readings of a surface that will warm when the heater is on and cool when it is off. This will give you a base for future readings to determine whether the heater is working or not. I hope this is of assistance. Cheers, Ken
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I put a thermometer in the refrigerator to monitor the temp. It will take several trials to calibrate the dial on the unit. But after you find the correct temperature it will keep that accurately +/-5 degrees.
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The dial on top is not exactly the easiest to move, it's a bit stiff. You can tell if it's on by the little amber light that sits about midway down the unit. If it's on supposedly it's working. If you really want to be sure, go out and buy a thermometer. I'd recommend one of the digital ones, I find them the easiest to read. Avoid at all costs the cheap little LCD strips that you stick to your tank. THey're about as accurate as sticking your arm out the window and saying "Feels cold today." This heater (and frankly *most* of the ones on the market) are only accurate to within 2 degrees of the set point. So don't be surprised if it doesn't dial in to exactly what you set.
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Eric:Like you, I was unable to get a direct read from either of my 2 remote sensors. It, supposedly, will use the readings to "average" the temps, but like you, I would love to see a direct read-out on the face of the stat!Sorry I couldn't help you . . .Mike
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I believe this is a defective Thermometer. We could not get it to work properly and the instructions are inconsistent with their directions. Sorry you are having a problem. We ended up purchasing a clock that sets by satellite with a temperature gauge reading as well that we used for the room temperature and then we purchased a whelping heater that had a built in temperature setting.
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To measure the temperature of the cooker: No. It regulates itself but you can if you're curious. For the meat: I would highly recommend using a high quality digital thermometer to determine the final temps of your meat. I use a Thermapen by Thermoworks and I always know where the meat is at and when it will be done.
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heat your oven to temp. and once it has reached the temp. quickly open the door and shoot the side of the oven wall and it will give you a reading. close the door give it a few minutes to heat back up and then shoot the outside window and compare the two readings...you may need to replace your heating element in the stove and it is not that hard to do. The unite that I bought has been very accurate.
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It's not a thermometer, it's a HEATER.A thermometer measures temperature, and you can use one of these to adjust the heater to where you want it.
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I believe only external temperature. I found out about it because my boyfriend uses it in his work. I use it for room temps (ie. Is it hot in here, or is it just me?) Also, I just moved, and have a new oven, good for checking if the heat is correct, plus, it is just fun to check things (I think anyway).
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It takes a lot of power so make sure you have a heavy enough electrical cord attached to it. The heating element could also be bad. Mine had a faulty temperature gauge that never got past 100 degrees, no matter how hot the temperature was so you could also check that using a different thermometer.
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No. You cannot monitor the Weber grill temp. There are thermometers built for that purpose.
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Hi Rhonda, when you plug it in and the light flashes you need to push the button to the right of the one flashing that will set the temp and start the melting. If you did that and it still doesn't work send it back, my aunt had one that didn't heat and was able to replace it no problem. Ann
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I have the same oven. There is a way to adjust the temperature. You will need an oven thermometer. I put one in the oven and turned it on to 200, then checked the temperature. If correct, turn up to 350 then check. Keep raising temperature to check it at all degrees. In the manual, it tells you step by step how to adjust the temperature control behind the knob. Try that to see if what the knob is set to is actually the temperature inside the oven. It may need to be adjusted, hope this helps !