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Heating element wattage? AP T8 w/ 8'' screen cutout
Just purchased an AP T8 cage with the 8'' circular screen cutout included.
Going to hook up a ceramic heating element in the cutout, but what kinda wattage should it be? I use a 100w in my 2' tall terrarium that my other BP is in, so I figure that this will require less wattage, being only 12'' tall. It's gonna be hooked up to an automatic shutting off thermometer.
What do you guys think? 75w? Or do I just do 100 so it reaches the right temperature but spends less time switched on?
Thanks in advance for your knowledge and expertise.
Last edited by dkspftw; 04-01-2013 at 03:40 PM.
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Heating element wattage? AP T8 w/ 8'' screen cutout
Are you going to use a dimmer or thermostat to control the lamp? If so, I don't see why your 100 watt wouldn't be sufficient.
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Re: Heating element wattage? AP T8 w/ 8'' screen cutout
Originally Posted by martin82531
Are you going to use a dimmer or thermostat to control the lamp? If so, I don't see why your 100 watt wouldn't be sufficient.
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Thermostat, yes. But my concern is that 100w would be too much, not insufficient.
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Re: Heating element wattage? AP T8 w/ 8'' screen cutout
Originally Posted by dkspftw
Thermostat, yes. But my concern is that 100w would be too much, not insufficient.
Should be just fine if controlled by a thermostat, my concern would be the same, too much, but if you have it hooked up to a thermostat should be just fine. I would at least see what the temps are like with what you have already, then go out and spend money if you need to.
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