Got a CHE question (humor me)

east_stingray · #1 (**permalink**) 10-27-2002, 08:30 PM

Hey all! It's been a while since I've been here! To all of you who supported me in the move, thanks a bunch! Peaches (RTB) made the trip fine in my back seat and since the move I have acquired a snow corn from the local pet store. Named it Snow White... gee whiz, I see why they say corns are good beginner snakes... eats on its own, sheds on its own... it's completely self-sufficient! Ok, now for the question... I've been hesitant to buy a CHE before because of the price but lately am considering, so do CHE "burn out" like a light bulb? I haven't ever heard anything about this and am just wondering. Thanks, and it's great to be back!

-East
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cb76 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-27-2002, 11:14 PM

i personally think they are the best heat element on the market!

i have dropped mine a million times and they are still here [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

i also have some that are 4 yrs old and they are kickin'!!!! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img] all are on to varying degrees 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a yr, for yrs. i am actually amazed. this post made me thik about it.

i also go with zoomed. i think they are the best, and have the best warranty

if you read the label you'll see that they last a long time. all you have to do is keep your package (the warranty) if something goes wrong- you can get it taken care of.

bulbs- especially ESU dont last this long (usually)

oh yeah, when you plug them in for the first time you will notice a smell. its just the ceramic baking. its not too bad and leaves in about a 1/2 hr. dont get scared.

i actually went to the store and burned them there because of that
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good luck
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#3 (**permalink**) 10-28-2002, 08:46 AM

first.. Welcome back !! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
second...Sorry I don't use che's so couldn't tell ya myself. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]
third......
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Ok.. I humored you a bit.. How about "humoring" me a bit and making this type of post in the Husbandry/caging etc forum on the RTB site in the future please ??
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Moving this one to that forum btw atm also...
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#4 (**permalink**) 10-29-2002, 12:01 AM

Yeah, what CB76 said, I have one that just turned 2 years and it's still going strong. They may cost a little more, but well worth it considering the life of them and how many normal bulbs you'd go through in that time.
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NYCSpeedcore · #5 (**permalink**) 10-29-2002, 12:30 AM

In my opinion CHE's are good for smaller cages like 20L or smaller but for a larger cage it makes a small warm area or a really bad hot spot. I like radient heat pannels better myself.
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