pvc cage question - Page 2

KORBIN5895 · 11-21-12, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by reptileexperts

Should be noted - his RHP are RBI. Good stuff, only had one come in slightly less powered than another (not good when you run a solo thermostat for same size cages and panels). Was replaced quick and simple.

Running two panels off a single zone is not something I would mention to the noobs. Not being cheeky.

reptileexperts · 11-22-12, 03:36 AM

let them ask questions ;-). It's definitely not hard to run multiple cages on single t-stat giving that they are A) the same size, B) the same output heat source, C) the same location in the tank, and D) the tanks or exposed to the same variables in heat dissipation. I am more than willing to help talk people through this stuff! But yes, if you're new to PVC cages, it can be difficult to master without some trial and error time.

KORBIN5895 · 11-22-12, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by reptileexperts

let them ask questions ;-). It's definitely not hard to run multiple cages on single t-stat giving that they are A) the same size, B) the same output heat source, C) the same location in the tank, and D) the tanks or exposed to the same variables in heat dissipation. I am more than willing to help talk people through this stuff! But yes, if you're new to PVC cages, it can be difficult to master without some trial and error time.

And if the heat source fails on the tank with the probe in it?

Terranaut · 11-22-12, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

And if the heat source fails on the tank with the probe in it?

Snakebq

I have used a long heat mat to heat 2 side by side enclosures. But thats a single source so the odds of cooking anyone are about zip. Rather than do that use a $15 HomeDepot baseboard heater thermostat. Your temps fluctuate a bit more but hey guess what so does nature so no big deal. They last forever. You can even buy a lockbox for it for another $10. Its 3 conections and 2 screws to install in a viv. Better to use 2 cheap setups than to share 1 good one.
This is one of my boa enclosures. HomeDepot thermostat on a rhp. Works perfect. The temp changes also cause your snake to relocate a bit more which is excersise.

nick654377 · 11-22-12, 09:33 AM

i wouldnt plan on using one heat sorce for multipule tanks. i would get a rhp for each one when the time comes. untill then i am just focusing on one tank.

cossiecraig · 11-22-12, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nick654377

i wouldnt plan on using one heat sorce for multipule tanks. i would get a rhp for each one when the time comes. untill then i am just focusing on one tank.

Nick ,if you read back Terranaut was talking about a heat mat ,not a RHP ,he was sharing the heat mat between two ,NOT a RHP ,RHP would in be both enclosures .

nick654377 · 11-22-12, 09:55 AM

:facepalm:

Terranaut · 11-22-12, 10:15 AM

Lol. But seriously look into the thermostats I mention. Ever had one fail in a house with baseboard heat? Me neither. Use the number on the dial as a rough guideline but use a thermometer to check the temps and adjust accordingly. So the dial might say 85 but my hit side is actually 95. Know what I mean?