I just finished speaking with Ali. Yes, they will route channels in the T8 for RHP power cords just in case I end up needing RHPs next winter. She was super nice. I went ahead and placed my order:
- Black T8 with sliding glass doors
- Lock
- Divider
- Two fluorescent lights
- Flexwatt (decided just to get it from AP rather than messing with ordering from Reptile Basics--although RB was a little bit less price-wise, it was only $12)
Now I just need to order the Herpstat. I've decided to go with the Herpstat 2. It is not that much more than the Herpstat. If need RHPs, I can run them off the Herpstat 2. if I need RHPs and flexwatt at same time, I can always run the flexwatt off one of the thermostats and run both RHPs off the other thermostat.
Thank you again, Aaron, for starting this thread and all your comments. Thanks to everyone else who chimed in. Can't wait for the T8 to arrive!