Warning About Reptile Basics and Other Heat Panels

[OhhWatALoser]

I found it interesting that the this was the OP's first post on this forum and since he has not come back to answer any question or even logged on

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However I have heard a few stories of rbi panels failing and one of it melting down. Given these were third hand stories but I wouldn't write this one off just yet. Would be nice to hear the other side of the story.

[jclaiborne]

I noticed this same user created an account on ssnakess.com and made a single post that is a copy of this one, the OP never responded to them either. I agree it seems like something in their setup is off... Here is my thought. I will sayPro Products panels are really nice, and they are pretty efficient, so design wise they live up to the hype, however Bob is a salesman, that is for sure, I have heard almost that identical speech over the phone with him, he starts by saying he doesn't want to bad mouth then goes on to explain why all other products are inferior. RBI and Helix panels are not made by the same MFG as stated in message. Each MFG uses different materials. RBI does use ABS, which isn't the best material to subject to heat because it will warp and become brittle over time, Helix uses fiberglass. There is nothing wrong with using a thermal fuse as a safety design as well, the following statement "First, if the panel was properly designed, it wouldn't need a safety fuse" doesn't make much sense. Going by that theory almost every electrical component must be improperly designed because they utilize fuses and thermal cut offs.... just my 2 cents.

[bcr229]

It would be nice to know what type of enclosure and thermostat the OP was using.