How to set up a PVC cage (AP T8) With Pictures!

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Originally Posted by Chappy4o

No problem, if you are not splitting it, you will offset the flexwatt to one side or the other, give Ali a call at Animal Plastics and she will be able to give you particulars. I went with a pro panels RHP in mine (see above)

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Ok will do you think i should put the rhp above the flex watt? Than set the rhp to ??? till the cold side is 80? I ask bc i have a glass 20gallon long right now and have uth hot side and che in the middle and adjust with dimmer till the ambient is 80 on the cold? Thanks again pvc is got me in a frenzy lol

Technically there is no need for flexwat if you're using a RHP. Talk to Bob at Pro Products.

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Originally Posted by BR8080

Technically there is no need for flexwat if you're using a RHP. Talk to Bob at Pro Products.

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What he said. I only use the RHP and I have great temps hot and cold side using a herpstat 2. I went with a PP RHP and went one size larger than what Bob@ pro products recommended (I think it's the P3??)

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Ok sounds good im thinking a 40w but ill see what they have to say thanks everyone.

Just talk to Bob at pro products and tell him what you plan on getting, he will ship your panel to Ali at Animal Plastics and they will install it for you really great people

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I got my ap t10 a couple of months ago , had bob send rhp to Ali , it came out perfect .
i did get the flexwAt as a backup , but I am not using it , I use herbstat2 , for temp and the other side to control lights .

all I can say is that I should have bought this setup from the beginning , temps and humidity stay perfect , unlike when I had a glass tank .

My Pro-Products RHP's have been running non-stop for roughly six years now in my AP T8's.........without issue.

You are making a GREAT investment. They really are the best on the market and they've saved me SOOO much money on ceramic heat emitters.

Thanks guys I really want this set up glass is definitely not any fun one more question my bp is 220g hes only a few months old getting fat Im in michigan so its cold at night the house gets around 65 my question is if in the 30x18x12 would be ok with a 40w rph or should I go the other route 36x24x12 with 80w rph? Is that to big for him? Hes eating great just dont want to mess it up.

This thread sealed the deal for me. After scouring the internet for different plastic enclosures, after reading this (whole!) thread, I'm going with a T8! I'll be giving them a call after my next payday!

Thanks for all the hardwork that went into this thread (both initially, and as it has continued on!)

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

I order 48 inches of 12" heat tape and slightly offset it on the cage so the cords come out one side. You could add a few more inches on, but I really don't see any reason to.

You will hear varying opinions on how much heat tape to use. Generally speaking ⅓ - ½ of the bottom of the cage is recommended. I use 12" without any issues. An 8" tape would be ideal, 6 might work but it is a little thin for my tastes.

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I’m about to order the T8 and have decided on running the 4’ of 12” across the back half of the enclosure. For this configuration, where do you put the thermostat probe?


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