CHE with a tub?

[yankeeslover]

I have quick question. Is it possible to hang a CHE above the tub to raise ambient temps? I am having trouble with the ambient temps in my sterlite tub. I do have a UTH but its only providing belly heat and unless I heat my whole bedroom with oil heater next to tub its impossible. I have been thinking of hanging a che above it.
Will the CHE melt the top of tub? If hung 12 inches or so above it? And is 150 watt overkill? Thanks

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[jmcrook]

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ight=Macguyver



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[yankeeslover]

Thank you. You actually gave me the idea the other day reading that. Is 150 watt overkill?

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[jmcrook]

Probably. Ran mine (100watt CHE) on a herpstat at 80% max power. Thermostat is crucial


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[yankeeslover]

I actually decided to try a second uth 1st. On cool side. Bottom of the tub is good. Just once you get a few inches above it it cools way down

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[Luvyna]

I have a CHE installed on my tub using this technique: https://rainbowsnakes.tumblr.com/pos...quipment#notes

UTHs are good for belly heat but can't raise ambient temperatures, so if your ambients are low you will need a CHE. 150W is definitely overkill, I have a 100W and I think even that is a bit much. I think a 75W would be enough. How big is your tub? The wattage of CHE you use would depend on that.

Also, as mentioned above, you MUST use a reliable thermostat with a CHE, UTH, and or any other heat source. Both UTHs and CHEs can get REALLY hot and burn or kill a snake if not regulated by a thermostat.