RHP size for PVC enclosure

[Reinz]

I'm now looking for a proportional thermostat to use with the heat panel. I've heard good things about Spyder Robotics' Herpstat t-stats.
http://www.spyderrobotics.com/index....products_id=25

This was the model I was looking at, does anyone know if it is a good t-stat for a heat panel?

It will work perfect. Herpstat appears to be the the preferred quality thermostat here with Vivarium Electronics running second for a less money. As Bpgator said, if there is any chance you may be getting another snake you may want to go with an H2. It will be cheaper than 2 H1's.

I have a good range of Herpstats: Basic, 3 H2's, H4,and an H6. All are serving me well.

[Regius_049]

Hey there guys,

I recently just purchased a 24Lx24Dx12H PVC enclosure and I would like to heat it using a Radiant Heat Panel. The thing I'm unsure of is whether to purchase a 28 watt or a 40 watt panel. I'm thinking that the 28 would be fine since the enclosure is only 12 inches high but I want to be sure before I purchase.

I'm looking at this page: http://www.reptilebasics.com/rbi-radiant-heat-panels

I will second everything everyone else has said in regards to pro products and herpstat thermostats. This is the combination I use in my personal cages. For a 24 x 24 x 12 cage, I suspect you would be using a PH-2 panel, which is around 35-40 watts. I have one in my gecko enclosure, but I would have to go look to see the exact wattage. Generally, I would reccomend going a little over what you think you will need in regards to wattage. It is not usually much of a price increase and while it is easy to set a panel to be cooler, it is impossible for a panel to exceed its maximum heat output.

I should note as an aside that while that above enclosure would be more than suitable for a growing ball python, it is really too small for an adult.

[SimonPalmieri]

I will second everything everyone else has said in regards to pro products and herpstat thermostats. This is the combination I use in my personal cages. For a 24 x 24 x 12 cage, I suspect you would be using a PH-2 panel, which is around 35-40 watts. I have one in my gecko enclosure, but I would have to go look to see the exact wattage. Generally, I would reccomend going a little over what you think you will need in regards to wattage. It is not usually much of a price increase and while it is easy to set a panel to be cooler, it is impossible for a panel to exceed its maximum heat output.

I should note as an aside that while that above enclosure would be more than suitable for a growing ball python, it is really too small for an adult.

Yep! I have the PH-2 panel.

Just an update...

I received my Pro-Products RHP and my Herpstat thermostat and I'm excited to get this thing setup.
Please tell me if this sounds about right:

I want to mount the panel on the right hand side as that will be my hot side. Then, I can put the thermostat probe on that same side and adjust accordingly to what makes that hot side hit the desired temperature.

I have a question though regarding the probe... how do I go about mounting it in the enclosure? Should I just drill a hole in the back of my enclosure and let it hang down? Or is it recommended to fasten it in some way?

Sorry if these questions are silly, I just want to make sure I'm doing this right.

[BR8080]

Yep! I have the PH-2 panel.

Just an update...

I received my Pro-Products RHP and my Herpstat thermostat and I'm excited to get this thing setup.
Please tell me if this sounds about right:

I want to mount the panel on the right hand side as that will be my hot side. Then, I can put the thermostat probe on that same side and adjust accordingly to what makes that hot side hit the desired temperature.

I have a question though regarding the probe... how do I go about mounting it in the enclosure? Should I just drill a hole in the back of my enclosure and let it hang down? Or is it recommended to fasten it in some way?

Sorry if these questions are silly, I just want to make sure I'm doing this right.

Instead of telling you what to do, I'll tell you what I did and you can compare to what others have done and suggest....then do what's best for you.

I have my probe on the "cool" side of the enclosure and set the Herpstat to what my desired ambient temp is. I just drilled a hole large enough for it to squeeze through and let it hang. Since the picture was taken I've adjusted it higher off the bedding so the snake can't lay against it and cause a false reading.