Radiant Heat Panels in Canada?

Little Wise Owl · 11-03-13, 05:12 PM

Does anyone know of reputable Radiant Heat Panel distributors in Canada? What size would you recommend for a 4'x2'x12"H PVC enclosure in a room that's typically around 67-71F? I wanted one from Reptile Basics Inc. but I don't think they ship to Canada and I can't figure out if someone here distributes them.

Thanks

Stewjoe · 11-03-13, 05:22 PM

Cornel's World Terrariums in Calgary has 40w and 80w heat panels. A 40 might work but I would go with an 80 to be safe. The cost difference is only around $30. There's a couple distributors in Ontario but I don't recall who.

thawes · 11-03-13, 05:54 PM

I've used 40w in my 4' enclosures and they heated them just fine. I bought mine from Exclusive Snakes, and they're great to deal with. Pro Products in NY ships to Canada and they have a great product as well.
Cheers
Terry

**lady_bug87** · 11-03-13, 05:55 PM

Sweet I was wondering this myself.

Terranaut · 11-03-13, 06:03 PM

Not listed on their site but write to Jeff on this link and tell him you want a 80 watt. I got all of mine from Jeff.
Exclusive Snakes - Contact Us

Little Wise Owl · 11-03-13, 06:26 PM

Thanks for the replies.

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Originally Posted by Terranaut

Not listed on their site but write to Jeff on this link and tell him you want a 80 watt. I got all of mine from Jeff.
Exclusive Snakes - Contact Us

Are you happy with your RHP? Do you use a thermostat with it? If so, which type?

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Originally Posted by thawes

I've used 40w in my 4' enclosures and they heated them just fine. I bought mine from Exclusive Snakes, and they're great to deal with. Pro Products in NY ships to Canada and they have a great product as well.
Cheers
Terry

Thanks, I'll shoot Pro Products an email.

thawes · 11-03-13, 06:43 PM

You need to run your panels off a t-stat. I had 4 panels running off a VE-200, the only reason I don't use them anymore is I've switched my room to ambient heat.

Little Wise Owl · 11-03-13, 06:49 PM

Why do thermostats need to be so expensive ):

I'd need to buy one VE-200 for each RHP, right?

Mikoh4792 · 11-03-13, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Wise Owl

Why do thermostats need to be so expensive ):

I'd need to buy one VE-200 for each RHP, right?

Or you can save money and get a VE or Herpsat that controls multiple probes.

VE-300x2(Controls two)

Herpstat 4(Controls four) or if you only need to control two than Herpstat 2

thawes · 11-03-13, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

Or you can save money and get a VE or Herpsat that controls multiple probes.

VE-300x2(Controls two)

Herpstat 4(Controls four) or if you only need to control two than Herpstat 2

These thermostats are for running multiple probes at different temperatures.

Mikoh4792 · 11-03-13, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by thawes

These thermostats are for running multiple probes at different temperatures.

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Originally Posted by Little Wise Owl

Thanks! I figured that was how it was done but thought there was something more fancy and elaborate to it. haha

No they are for running multiple probes for different heat sources no matter what temps you set them at.

It's not responsible to put multiple heat sources on one probe. What happens if the one the probe is on fails? The others overheat and you've potentially just lost a group of animals.

One probe for each heat source, no excuses.

thawes · 11-03-13, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

No they are for running multiple probes for different heat sources no matter what temps you set them at.

It's not responsible to put multiple heat sources on one probe. What happens if the one the probe is on fails? The others overheat and you've potentially just lost a group of animals.

One probe for each heat source, no excuses.

Sure, any malfunction could prove disastrous when you're dealing with heating elements, but those units with multiple probes are designed to run a different temp at each probe. Whether you decide to use one probe per enclosure or not is entirely up to you. I recently revamped my whole room setup and went with ambient. I run a heater off a thermostat, and should that thermostat fail, there's a built in stat on the heater itself to back it up. I sleep easier now knowing that should there be a malfunction my animals wont experience the extreme heat that flexwatt or RHP's can put out.

Little Wise Owl · 11-03-13, 07:03 PM

Thank you. I'll look into a Herpstat 4

thawes · 11-03-13, 07:13 PM

Any thermostat will have it's limits. The VE-200 for instance has a 700w capacity...so technically you could run 17 40w RHP's on one VE-200. I wouldn't load one t-stat that much, but you get the point.

Terry

Little Wise Owl · 11-03-13, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thawes

Any thermostat will have it's limits. The VE-200 for instance has a 700w capacity...so technically you could run 17 40w RHP's on one VE-200. I wouldn't load one t-stat that much, but you get the point.

Terry

How do you run multiples on a single unit (such as one VE-200)?