Quote Originally Posted by MasonC2K View Post
Well, defects like that usually show right away not weeks or years later. I always test run a new racks for at least a day or two is feasible to make sure it's running as expected.

Pro Exotics fire was caused by something in the space next to it is you didn't know. So nothing related to rack set up or anything like that. Other fires I've read about were caused by cheap power strips not being able to handle the high wattage.

Anyways, I am pretty diligent about checking my rack temps. I think everyone should be really. So if there is a problem you can take care of it before it gets out of hand.
Yes, I know that the pro exotics fire was caused by something else, I was just using it as an example of a fire in a reptile collection. I understand that many people have racks set up this way. I'm just saying that I personally don't agree with it and feel that it is a factor that should be considered.