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RHP size for PVC enclosure
Hey there guys,
I recently just purchased a 24Lx24Dx12H PVC enclosure and I would like to heat it using a Radiant Heat Panel. The thing I'm unsure of is whether to purchase a 28 watt or a 40 watt panel. I'm thinking that the 28 would be fine since the enclosure is only 12 inches high but I want to be sure before I purchase. 
I'm looking at this page: http://www.reptilebasics.com/rbi-radiant-heat-panels
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While I have not had any trouble with my seven heat panels from RB, I bought my last two from Pro-products.com because they are UL listed and Custom made for your enclosure with the proper wattage.
Just give Bob the specs and he will do the rest. Pricing is similar as well.
The one thing I found that you can count on about Balls is that they are consistent about their inconsistentcy.
1.2 Coastal Carpet Pythons
Mack The Knife, 2013
Lizzy, 2010
Etta, 2013
1.1 Jungle Carpet Pythons
Esmarelda , 2014
Sundance, 2012
2.0 Common BI Boas, Punch, 2005; Butch, age?
0.1 Normal Ball Python, Elvira, 2001
0.1 Olive (Aussie) Python, Olivia, 2017
Please excuse the spelling in my posts. Auto-Correct is my worst enema.
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Re: RHP size for PVC enclosure
2nd vote for Pro Products....Bob will give you the sales pitch but he's a long time reptile owner and has valid points about his products. I currently have 4 of them and they do a great job.
Ball Python
0.1 Lesser (Lucille) local pet store
Boas
0.1 Caulkers Cay (CC) from TJ Blevins (Second City Constrictors)
1.0 Sunglow het moonglow (Sonny) from Dustin Dirnberger
1.0 BCI - DH Sharp Snow (Bob) from TJ Blevins (Second City Constrictors)
1.0 Brazillian Rainbow Boa (Babylon) from Ike Lightener (Ike's Exotics & Aquatics)
Pythons
0.0.1 Unknown/undocumented rescue (Roger)
1.0 Northern White Lip (Solo)
Cats
1.1 Domestic short hair (Esther and James)
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Drymarchon Malanurus (Black Tail Cribno)
SD/D Retic
Woma or Black Headed Python
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Poison dart frogs
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Thanks guys for the recommendations. I reached out to Bob at Pro-Products and he was very helpful. This might seem like a silly questions but is the heat panel mounted on the side of the enclosure or to one side on the top of the enclosure? It's my first time setting one of these up.
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RHP size for PVC enclosure
Mounted on top is overwhelmingly preferred. However, I bought a used enclosure that had one mounted on the side. Just to experiment I left it there. It seems to work just as well. So far I see no reason to move it.
Last edited by Reinz; 08-01-2017 at 12:17 PM.
The one thing I found that you can count on about Balls is that they are consistent about their inconsistentcy.
1.2 Coastal Carpet Pythons
Mack The Knife, 2013
Lizzy, 2010
Etta, 2013
1.1 Jungle Carpet Pythons
Esmarelda , 2014
Sundance, 2012
2.0 Common BI Boas, Punch, 2005; Butch, age?
0.1 Normal Ball Python, Elvira, 2001
0.1 Olive (Aussie) Python, Olivia, 2017
Please excuse the spelling in my posts. Auto-Correct is my worst enema.
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Re: RHP size for PVC enclosure
 Originally Posted by Reinz
Mounted on top is overwhelmingly preferred. However, I bought a used enclosure that had one mounted on the side. Just to experiment I left it there. It seems to work just as well. So far I see no reason to move it. 
I see, appreciate the input!
PS. I like your snake
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Re: RHP size for PVC enclosure
 Originally Posted by Reinz
Mounted on top is overwhelmingly preferred. However, I bought a used enclosure that had one mounted on the side. Just to experiment I left it there. It seems to work just as well. So far I see no reason to move it. 
Never heard of that. I wouldn't like it just because it prevents your snake from getting to close to the side of the cage, doesn't it?
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I'm now looking for a proportional thermostat to use with the heat panel. I've heard good things about Spyder Robotics' Herpstat t-stats.
http://www.spyderrobotics.com/index....products_id=25
This was the model I was looking at, does anyone know if it is a good t-stat for a heat panel?
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Re: RHP size for PVC enclosure
 Originally Posted by SimonPalmieri
I'm now looking for a proportional thermostat to use with the heat panel. I've heard good things about Spyder Robotics' Herpstat t-stats.
http://www.spyderrobotics.com/index....products_id=25
This was the model I was looking at, does anyone know if it is a good t-stat for a heat panel?
That thermostat is perfect to run a single RHP. If you plan on getting more, you can consider investing in a Herpstat 2 or higher.
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Re: RHP size for PVC enclosure
 Originally Posted by BPGator
Never heard of that. I wouldn't like it just because it prevents your snake from getting to close to the side of the cage, doesn't it?
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No, as you can see he is right next to it. But he doesn't get close to it often. When he was in an enclosure with RHP on top he didn't get on the warm side much, same with my other Boa.
Like i said, I'm just experimenting. I keep a close eye on things. If I see anything unpleasant I will move it.
The one thing I found that you can count on about Balls is that they are consistent about their inconsistentcy.
1.2 Coastal Carpet Pythons
Mack The Knife, 2013
Lizzy, 2010
Etta, 2013
1.1 Jungle Carpet Pythons
Esmarelda , 2014
Sundance, 2012
2.0 Common BI Boas, Punch, 2005; Butch, age?
0.1 Normal Ball Python, Elvira, 2001
0.1 Olive (Aussie) Python, Olivia, 2017
Please excuse the spelling in my posts. Auto-Correct is my worst enema.
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