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Old 12-26-13, 08:01 PM   #1
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Seedling heat mat???

I watched a video on YouTube where this girl found awaaay cheaper alternative to the "typical" zoo med heat pads. She uses a seedling heat mat. Has anyone heard of this or tried it out?? I might try it for my future boa and the custom enclosure I will be building. I will post the link to the video.
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Old 12-26-13, 08:05 PM   #2
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Re: Seedling heat mat???

Here's the link Reptile Heating Mat Cheaper Alternative... - YouTube
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Re: Seedling heat mat???

I would order 12 *12 inch thg heat tape and a cord/connector insulator set. 7 bucks plus shipping. Reptile Basics will even install the cord and insulators for free!
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Old 12-26-13, 10:32 PM   #4
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I would order 12 *12 inch thg heat tape and a cord/connector insulator set. 7 bucks plus shipping. Reptile Basics will even install the cord and insulators for free!
Wow, sweet deal! Thanks!
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Wow, sweet deal! Thanks!
Yep Np! I just ordered 3 myself. If you want cords installed leave a note in the checkout cart.
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Old 12-26-13, 10:54 PM   #6
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Yep Np! I just ordered 3 myself. If you want cords installed leave a note in the checkout cart.
Alrighty, I will plan on ordering that then the sooner I build the enclosure, the sooner I can order the boa
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Alrighty, I will plan on ordering that then the sooner I build the enclosure, the sooner I can order the boa
The thg heat tape is 23 watts/ft. Def need a rheostat/thermostat. Works well! Lol
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Old 12-27-13, 12:21 AM   #8
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The thg heat tape is 23 watts/ft. Def need a rheostat/thermostat. Works well! Lol
Alrighty, I think I saw some cheap ones at home depot or lowes.
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Old 12-27-13, 12:27 AM   #9
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Alrighty, I think I saw some cheap ones at home depot or lowes.
Actually, in speaking of thermostats and finding a cheap one, is their a certain one I need? Does it matter what kind I get?
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Re: Seedling heat mat???

I got a hydrofarm thermostat on eBay for 32$ shipped ... Haven't had any issues with it and it seems to work perfectly
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I got a hydrofarm thermostat on eBay for 32$ shipped ... Haven't had any issues with it and it seems to work perfectly
Yeah I have 3 hydrofarms. Hard to beat for price.
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Alrighty, I will have to check em out, thanks!
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Would this be okay? Amazon.com: Zilla 11939 Temperature Controller, 1000-Watt: Pet Supplies
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Re: Seedling heat mat???

I have a couple of these and they are working well. The one pictured is a 1000 watt capacity. It has receptacles for up to three heat devices. Make sure all three devices are of the same size for equal heating. Otherwise they will heat with different temps.

There is also a 500 watt version available with only one receptacle. It's only a few dollars cheaper.

Zilla 500 Watt Temperature Controller
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I have a couple of these and they are working well. The one pictured is a 1000 watt capacity. It has receptacles for up to three heat devices. Make sure all three devices are of the same size for equal heating. Otherwise they will heat with different temps.

There is also a 500 watt version available with only one receptacle. It's only a few dollars cheaper.

Zilla 500 Watt Temperature Controller
Sweet, thanks!
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