Radiant heat panel and Thermestat

Hi there, first time poster here!
So we have had a BP for that came with a 10gal starter glass tank. I have been maintaining it well, but obviously he needs more room. Me and the kids are planning to build a larger wood enclosure from pallet wood. I have been researching RHP and concluded that a 80 watt would serve a 40×18×12 or so enclosure. I just need some guidance on what are good brands for the panel and thermestat. I always see reptile basics for the panel but not so much chatter for the thermostat. TIA

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Thermostat hands down would be a Herpstat. They can be pricey, but theyve pretty much become the standard in reptile keeping. One of the best thermostats ive ever used for sure.

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I am interested in this too. What brand of RHP do you guys suggest?


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www.pro-products.com pro-heat RHP all the way. Pricier than Reptile basics but have a 10 year warranty


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I use Herpstat and a Reptile Basics UTH and a Reptile Basics 80 watt RHP in a 2'x3'x12" RBI viv. Works great.

P.S. I prefer Ultratherm UTH but the RBI is fitted for the viv.

Thank you everyone.
I have been reading some more and see that people are using heat tape and uth in a wood enclosure. I have also seen that a rhp seems to be efficient enough to use alone as a heat source. What are your opinions on this? Also, how much more are the pro heat panels compared to the reptile basics? I sent them an email yesterday, but haven't heard back yet.

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Thank you everyone.
I have been reading some more and see that people are using heat tape and uth in a wood enclosure. I have also seen that a rhp seems to be efficient enough to use alone as a heat source. What are your opinions on this? Also, how much more are the pro heat panels compared to the reptile basics? I sent them an email yesterday, but haven't heard back yet.

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Another vote for Pro-Products RHP and Herpstat to control them. I have 5 Animal Plastic T10's and a T12 without any UTH and keep temps and humidity well. The only time I need supplemental heat (electric oil heater) is during the winter because I keep my furnace at 55-60 (the room I have them in is "insulated" from the rest of the house.

I do not know the cost comparison, sorry. If you call Bob at Pro Products he's extremely helpful and knowledgeable as he's also a long time reptile keeper.

So, I just seen a video where the heat panel was placed under a ledge so that there is a hot spot for belly heat on top while also heating the enclosure. I thought that was really smart and getting optimum usage. Any one done that?