Rhp - Page 3

metalcopper · 02-15-14, 05:44 PM

Thanks for the review, a lot of us were curious about this product and it's good to know that it's not going to work for our purposes.

LarryS · 02-15-14, 05:48 PM

Yes, it's still radiant heat no matter what the element is. Almost all heating in the reptile world is radiant heat. Bulbs, mats, panels and CHE's all make radiant heat. Even your cage furniture radiates heat once it is warmed by your primary source.

The efficiency I have no idea. We see claims from one munufacturer claiming to heat with more efficiency than another but really the only way for us to know would be to have both in identical setups and monitor the temps and power consumption on both. The variable here is the way the hearing element is constructed and the surface of the panel. I can say that a rough surface like Pro Panel MAY be more efficient because the bumps create more surface area. On the other hand the rough coating may also create a slight insulating layer hindering emissivity.

The home made panels I made did perform better than the Pro Panels but I did not measure for energy use compared to heat production.

I think this panel would work ok in a low viv, maybe 16" or less in height. My concern would be if the thermal breaker ever failed the thing could overheat and fail. I don't think it could cause a fire or anything because of the metal housing, you would just lose heat. Maybe some smoke too.

I can ship it at your cost if you want to run some trials with it.

KORBIN5895 · 02-15-14, 07:41 PM

Can I get a link to the thread where you showed how to make one?

LarryS · 02-15-14, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

Can I get a link to the thread where you showed how to make one?

I've never actually made a "how to" thread. I did share a link to my photobucket file showing only some pics I took of the project. I do plan on doing a DIY on a simplified version when I get some free time though.

RHP Photos by inkahootz | Photobucket

KORBIN5895 · 02-15-14, 09:23 PM

Get some free time

Cost per?

LarryS · 02-21-14, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

Get some free time

Cost per?

Lol

I really do want to do a DIY on this soon.

As far as the Cozy panel, if anyone can use it, they can have it for the cost of shipping. It was a quick fun little project for me, I just had to know what made it tick.

pdomensis · 02-21-14, 01:27 PM

Hey thanks for all the input here. Good information.