Help with raising ambient and cold side temp?

[tttaylorrr]

Okay thank you! I'll be sure to look for that specifically. So will a dimmer from the hardware store work fine then? Sorry if this is getting repetitive I just don't want to mess up and potentially injure my new companion.

yes it will.

[GiddyGoat]

yes it will.

yay :3. Thanks so much to both of you again, I really appreciate the help, and I'm sure Dewey will too!

FINAL LIST:
-100W CHE
-Dimmer/rheostat (hardware store is fine)
-Reptile lamp fixture WITH ceramic socket
-Sheet of lexan

Thanks a bunch!

[Tila]

I would also really consider some sort of insulation for the glass as well, because if you are adding more things that will dry out the air, once you add wintertime heat (if you live in a place that requires this) your humidity may become quite the struggle. When I had a 40B, the first winter I ended up adding the thick white insulation panels to the sides and bottom (not over the heat pad) of the tank and blocking most of the top. It worked well to keep heat in, and it was cheap ($8 for more than enough panels of coverage.) If you do insulate your tank you can add something like an aquarium background or paper first to salvage some of the aesthetic.

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[Sunnieskys]

I have a Che 100 w with a dimmer and it still ran way to hot. I had to take it out completely. I might use it again as the weather gets cooler. I also use a 20l glass tank.

[GiddyGoat]

I would also really consider some sort of insulation for the glass as well, because if you are adding more things that will dry out the air, once you add wintertime heat (if you live in a place that requires this) your humidity may become quite the struggle. When I had a 40B, the first winter I ended up adding the thick white insulation panels to the sides and bottom (not over the heat pad) of the tank and blocking most of the top. It worked well to keep heat in, and it was cheap ($8 for more than enough panels of coverage.) If you do insulate your tank you can add something like an aquarium background or paper first to salvage some of the aesthetic.

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ah okay! Thanks so much for the advice! Ill be sure to keep this in mind when I go shopping. Thanks again!

[GiddyGoat]

I have a Che 100 w with a dimmer and it still ran way to hot. I had to take it out completely. I might use it again as the weather gets cooler. I also use a 20l glass tank.

I have a 36x18x18, which is pretty much a 40 Gal. Do you still think 100W will be too much for that?

[Sunnieskys]

I have a 36x18x18, which is pretty much a 40 Gal. Do you still think 100W will be too much for that?

No 100w should be great for a 40.

[GiddyGoat]

No 100w should be great for a 40.

perfect, thanks :3

[GiddyGoat]

Okay, so, here's what's happening. I got a fluker's fixture for the 100W CHE, but it doesn't fit between the plastic bars. On another thread I asked and I was told it was okay, and I trust that you guys all know your stuff, but my dad is still really concerned about the CHE melting the plastic the dome rests on and a fire starting (And I sorta still have to listen to him at my age). Will this happen? We're wondering if there's any way we can adjust the screen top to better accommodate the fixture and avoid all chances of melting/fire. Here's some pics so that you can visualize it:

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../3/5/69020.jpg

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../3/5/79683.jpg

shoot I can't get them to work from mobile. Sorry about that. But yeah, again I trust you guys know your stuff but my dad is still really concerned about this. Thanks a bunch!

[Godzilla78]

insulate, insulate, insulate... glass sucks at retaining heat.