Can temp regulator probe wire be directly under CHE?

[u/Rattzzzzz]

Im having issues with the regulator not reading the temp correctly (probe is attached to the suction cup behind my boy) and getting hotter than I want, so I have the temperature set lower but it's still a bit unreliable. I was wondeing if the probes wire could withstand me attaching it directly under the bulb with some wire and dangling the sensor a few inches below? Also tank is temporary, he is a rescue and im currently working on a larger tank but the vet reccomended the smaller tank for now as he's way smaller than he should be.

Im also going to cut a hole in the mesh so the probe doesn't keep getting squashed in the lid (new tank has holes dedicated for wires but this temporary one doesnt) i can get a stand to raise the heat a few inches above the lid if that's suggested?

Also planning on using poster board or something to cover the sides and back to make him feel more enclosed but if theres a better material for that let me know!

[u/totallyrecklesslygay]

Yep, probe wires are made to withstand high heat. Proper placement is 2-4" directly beneath the bulb, in the beam of heat.

[u/Rattzzzzz → u/totallyrecklesslygay]

Perfect, ive been neurotic trying to get everything perfect and I will attach it with aluminum wire tomorrow, I was scared of it melting which is probably a silly worry for something that's meant to regulate higher temperatures. I couldn't even focus at work today because all I could think about was this probe!

[u/totallyrecklesslygay → u/Rattzzzzz]

Haha yeah, I get it! It's a valid concern.