How long to CHE's typically last?

In your experience, how long do CHE's typically last?



I just had one die on me around the 2 month mark, luckily I was able to return it to the pet shop, the employee basically told me that sometimes they last and sometimes they don't.



Also, anyone here have experience with DHP's? Are those durable?

Have you been using it full-on, or controlling it with a dimmer or thermostat? I've heard that controlling them tends to shorten their workable life by quite a bit, but I can't
say from my own experience, since I don't use them.

The one I've used has lasted 2 years so far.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Have you been using it full-on, or controlling it with a dimmer or thermostat? I've heard that controlling them tends to shorten their workable life by quite a bit, but I can't
say from my own experience, since I don't use them.

---

I've been using them with an on/off thermostat.

- - - Updated - - -

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by wnateg

The one I've used has lasted 2 years so far.

---

What brand is it?

I’ve got one I’ve been using intermittently a few months at a time for quarantine set ups for 10+ years.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jmcrook

I’ve got one I’ve been using intermittently a few months at a time for quarantine set ups for 10+ years.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

---

What brand is it?

Not even sure this is a company anymore. Now that I think about it, I’ve had this CHE for well over 15yrs. Just wasn’t in use for ages.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e9a032b17c.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JobForARetic

I've been using them with an on/off thermostat.

- - - Updated - - -




What brand is it?

---

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075XJXPGC..._9ASuFbVXT0ETC

That may be your problem. You could try using a dimmer.

Like everything else that's man-made, sometimes you get a dud.