is 100F way too hot for the hotside?

At the very least, you can get a rheostat (dimmer switch) to attach to the lamp. That way you can tone down the heat no matter what the wattage is.

im using a 150W infrared, and i dont have a thermostat

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Originally Posted by Pwilliams58

im using a 150W infrared, and i dont have a thermostat

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Well you need a thermostat (best) or at least a rheostat so you can maintain proper temps and avoid overheating.