Heating question

[Luthien]

Hi again!
So I'm slowly getting my large viv set up, so exciting! I just got my CHE in today and I have a question for you guys. What kind of dome can I use with this? I've attached a picture of the box the CHE came in so you know what brand and wattage. I do have a closed in ceramic dome (link to the kind at bottom) but do I need a wire cage dome with these?

Ps. This will NOT be in cage with my corn it will be on top of the viv

http://www.thatpetplace.com/core/media/media.nl?id=596&c=1043140&h=8de6b0d7d81f3ebad5bf

[SSSSnakes]

Any dome will do, treat it like a light bulb.

[Luthien]

Ok thanks! I just didn't know if I had to worry about the extreme heat melting anything or starting a fire

[MDT]

they do get pretty hot though. i used those in my vivs for a while and they provided really nice warmth. but....you really need a thermostat to keep the temps appropriate and so the temps don't run away from you...

[Luthien]

Oh I'm definatly using a therostat, wouldn't dream of having a CHE without a thermostat! Just didn't know if your ordinary ceramic light dome would be ok with that much heat

[MDT]

i would think so (disclaimer: i'm a doctor, not electrician :D ).....i used mine in standard ceramic incandescent light receptacle you get at home depot or lowe's, wired myself (:eek:) and it seemed to work ok.

[sharthun]

Oh I'm definatly using a therostat, wouldn't dream of having a CHE without a thermostat! Just didn't know if your ordinary ceramic light dome would be ok with that much heat

Heat or light domes should have a wattage rating.if it was me, I would find one that will handle whatever wattage requirements of che.