Heating question

Luthien · 03-18-15, 08:32 PM

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/med...d7d81f3ebad5bf

SSSSnakes · 03-18-15, 10:16 PM

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

Luthien · 03-21-15, 11:35 PM

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

MDT · 03-22-15, 05:18 AM

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 · 03-25-15, 12:27 AM

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 · 03-25-15, 05:08 AM

i would think so (disclaimer: i'm a doctor, not electrician

).....i used mine in standard ceramic incandescent light receptacle you get at home depot or lowe's, wired myself (

) and it seemed to work ok.

sharthun · 03-25-15, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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.