350 Watt Microclimate AHS Won't Heat To 30°C

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I just installed a 350 watt Microclimate AHS in a 40" X 18" X 18" wooden terrarium, and I can only get it to heat to 27.2°C. I need to provide my cornsnake with 30°C... I am aware that the AHS cuts out when a certain housing temperature is reached, but the AHS has not proven to be very user friendly thus far! Also, I read that the housing heats to a maximum of 140°F before it is shut off by the AHS's electronics. On mine, you could literally fry an egg.

Any suggestions? In hindsight, I should have purchased an overhead heating panel, and hooked it up to a Microclimate thermostat...

Thanks!

[Mik3F]

Have you tried moving the probe further away?

Also are you using a digital thermometer to get the temps

[E.g.g.]

Hi Mike.

Yes, I'm using a digital thermometer for the temps, and I'll try moving the probe when I get home later. Thanks!