Hello,
I am receiving an Animal Plastics T8 with a divider today. I live in Minnesota and everyone knows that winters here get cold. I am starting with heat tape (with a VE 200) and will go with RHPs if needed. Recently at one of the expos, I was talking to a PVC cage supplier about heating. He said that he uses the FlexWatt and places a piece of reflective insulation board under the cage. It's a pink insulation board with a aluminum covering. He stated that the insulation board helps transfer heat to the rest of the cage.
I was under the impression that there needs to be some airflow space between the heat tape affixed to enclosure and the counter/table and/or shelf.
1. does anybody use this type of insulation or a different kind under their enclosure?
2. if used wouldn't there be a risk of over heating the FlexWatt?
I also have a couple of glass tanks, does anyone use insulation on the outside of them?
I'm thinking that insulating the under side and outside walls would help retain heat and reduce energy consumption.
Any thoughts?
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