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10-28-2006, 11:06 PM
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question about heating
I just bought a display case to use as a cage. The dimensions are 5ft wide 4 ft high and 2ft deep. what is the best way to heat such a large enclosure? Any answers would be greatle appreciated. Thanks
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10-28-2006, 11:14 PM
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what are you using it for?
can you post pics of it?
I think I would probalby use a CHE on a thermostat or dimmer.  |
10-28-2006, 11:27 PM
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Here is a pic, it will be used for a suri I have on the way. I know it's a little overkill, but it was cheap. lol
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yea, i guess slithers is right. A CHE would be very good, plus an under tank heater for the hot spot |
10-30-2006, 06:05 AM
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I would think that if the CHE (w/ thermostat) is powerful enough, no UTH would be needed. But I'm going off my expierence |
10-30-2006, 06:54 AM
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But the tank is quite large, don't you think? thats why i said CHE(on top, in the middle) + UTH (hot spot) |
10-30-2006, 07:25 AM
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if you are going to use a UTH like heat tape underneath some fake tiles or something...make sure you silicone the sides so your UTH doesnt get wet. |
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With all that cage height, and the whole "heat rises" thing, you're going to have a heck of a time having a usable floor temp, without a very hot ceiling temp., etc.
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