Herpstat 2 output?

[pkore1015]

I am planning on getting a herpstat 2 for the snake rack and incubator. What does it mean when it says 500 output?

[Holtgards]

500 watts per channel I believe

[pkore1015]

I don't know what that means. What is output? Does it require something special for plugging it in? The lower Herpstats don't have an "output" listed. Whats the difference?

[tlich]

You can have up to 500 watts per output, I believe it's no more than 900 watts total. So just as an example it would be like 10: 50watt light bulbs max on one output. Make sense?

[Holtgards]

ok, the Herpstat 2 has a total output of 900 Watts so each outlet on it can handle up to 450 watts. 4" THG Heat Tape uses 6 Watts per foot so each outlet could handle approximately 75 feet of Heat tape. Zoo Med UTHs range from 4 watts to 24 Watts... if that helps any

[pkore1015]

Oh I see. I feel silly now. xD
Thank you.