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    Will this RHP be sufficient?

    Hello, I have an all-glass 5x2x2 feet tank and I’d like to use a 100 watt radiant heat panel (19.5x12.5 inches) to heat it. The room temperature is kept at 73-75 F whole year. Would it be sufficient? Thank you!

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    Will this RHP be sufficient?

    [QUOTE=Sungy;2609657]Hello, I have an all-glass 5x2x2 feet tank and I’d like to use a 100 watt radiant heat panel (19.5x12.5 inches) to heat it. The room temperature is kept at 73-75 F whole year. Would it be sufficient? Thank you![/
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    To answer your question Yes as your room is almost the cool ambient temp already so the HOT spot from the RPH at 90 will raise the cool side to 78-80 if the house is 70+.
    Not sure how you're going to connect the RPH to a glass tank with a screen lid. Don't try and use adhesive, the weight of them with warm adhesive makes a risk of them falling.

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    Zip ties will keep it in place. They have screw holes so small zip,ties would work.
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    Thank you both! Yes, I heard about zip ties being a good solution .

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    Tip: Insulate the bottom, back and if possible sides of the glass tank to make the RHP more efficient. Simple styrofoam works wonders to keep a tank insulated. I use it on the underside of all my enclosures.
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    Re: Will this RHP be sufficient?

    Quote Originally Posted by SDA View Post
    Tip: Insulate the bottom, back and if possible sides of the glass tank to make the RHP more efficient. Simple styrofoam works wonders to keep a tank insulated. I use it on the underside of all my enclosures.
    I use styrofoam under my enclosure as well.
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    Re: Will this RHP be sufficient?

    Me 3.. I use 1/2" foam insulation board


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