Need some info? plz

[tl2iumph]

Hey everyone,

Just wondering... when installing kane heat mats onto birch plywood..Do i have to worry bout the the mat burning the wood? Epecially if i use 4 coats of poly? And.. If 1 pad would properly heat a surface area of [ 72"x28"x18" ].
Im currently building a 3 cages in one wall fixture{ on top of one another] All
the cages will be the same length and depth.But one will be taller [this ones 4 my new b&w arg. tegu] And it will have a whole and screen centered on the top of the cage 4 the florescent,and the other whole on one far end of the top...[4 the ceramic bulb] The next two cages are the same in height, lenght and depth, But will be heated by one kane heat mat 4 each cage.
The plywood will be all straight cuts.[mostly..lol] The top cage will have sliding acrylic doors,with a litter dam.The two bottom cages will have drop down acrylic doors with old fashioned deadbolt type locks[ really cool lookin antiques]with the same cool lookin hinges [ 3 of them evenly spaced at the bottom of each. Just prepresenting my cages before i get some pics when my camera's fixed LOL.. "Let me know what u guys think"

[The Snake Guru]

You'll want to hook up a thermostat or rheostat (dimmer switch) so you can control the heat.....any heat source can burn wood, or melt plastic if it is not properly monitered and controled. As long as you keep it in the 90 to 95 degree range you shouldn't have a problem. The heat mats will add to your overal heat, but they are more designed for creating the hotspot....will most likely raise the temps about 8 to 10 degrees overall, depending on the size mat you get.

~B~

[tl2iumph]

What size heat mats should i get?

[The Snake Guru]

1/3 the total floor surface area of the cage, around that size.

~B~

[tl2iumph]

thanks brad :)

[The Snake Guru]

No problem man! Happy to help.
~B~