clamp lamp Q

[rottendj]

Hi,
i have an exo-terra clamp lamp (heat lamp) and am currently using an infrared bulb. i was wondering if a ceramic element can be safely used?
the reason i ask is that it doesnt say you can or cant on the website. it is the same as the zoo-med and most others are the same. can anyone help?
thanks, Mike...

[kurgan]

I think you can but make sure the wattage is rated for it. Ceramic heaters scare the hell out of me though, if that thermostat malfunctions they get crazy hot.

[Argentra]

CHE's are hot...really hot. If you're going to use one, keep it on that t-stat and never put it so it's touching anything. Dome lamps can take them, but you have to make sure the wattage is well within parameters. Also, as a heads up, only use those things if you absolutely have no other source of working heat: they suck out the moisture from any enclosure in no time flat.