Radiant Heat Panel suggestions?

[jclaiborne]

Not to go too far off topic, but for those of you using RHPs are you using any other heat source? I have used Helix RHPs for my Blueys and have found that I still needed to use basking bulb, because while they did bump up ambients they didn't create a hot spot at all, which is why I eventually returned them and am now just using bulbs.

[AlexisFitzy]

Not to go too far off topic, but for those of you using RHPs are you using any other heat source? I have used Helix RHPs for my Blueys and have found that I still needed to use basking bulb, because while they did bump up ambients they didn't create a hot spot at all, which is why I eventually returned them and am now just using bulbs.

My heat panel creates a perfect hotspot and gradient in my cage so I don't have to use any other heat source. I have my Herpstat set to 77.5 with the probe on the cool side. It makes it 80 degrees under the cool side hide and it's 89/90 on the hot side. So I'm very happy with the temps. BUT I did have to fiddle with the thermostat quite a bit to see what would give me the perfect gradient. But I finally got it just right at 77.5.


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[jclaiborne]

My heat panel creates a perfect hotspot and gradient in my cage so I don't have to use any other heat source. I have my Herpstat set to 77.5 with the probe on the cool side. It makes it 80 degrees under the cool side hide and it's 89/90 on the hot side. So I'm very happy with the temps. BUT I did have to fiddle with the thermostat quite a bit to see what would give me the perfect gradient. But I finally got it just right at 77.5.


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How tall is your tank. I am wondering if the added height of the tanks I used may have an impact. My blueys cages are 2ft tall and the one I am building for my Tegu is 3ft tall. When I was messing around with the 2ft tall cages I had hooked up some thermocouples to a temp sensor/recorder, monitored with an IR camera and noticed that anything past about 10 inches away from the RHP was not affected.

[AlexisFitzy]

How tall is your tank. I am wondering if the added height of the tanks I used may have an impact. My blueys cages are 2ft tall and the one I am building for my Tegu is 3ft tall. When I was messing around with the 2ft tall cages I had hooked up some thermocouples to a temp sensor/recorder, monitored with an IR camera and noticed that anything past about 10 inches away from the RHP was not affected.

Ahhh that was definitely the problem. I have a Proline cage and it's only 1ft tall. But when you buy from Pro Products they make you answer questions about the dimensions or your cage, what your putting in it, the temps in your home, where the cage will be located so they can give you the exact heat panel you need for Your specific situation because they have over 200 panels. So I would try the RHP'S out again but go with Pro Products. They will get you one that will work perfectly for your specific needs 😊

That's what I personally think makes them better than the competitors, the wide selection and getting you the perfect heat panel but they are a bit more pricey like I said in my first comment but worth it. I see Pro Products like I see Spyder Robotics both top of the line. A bit more pricey for what you need but perfect for your needs.


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[Mr. Misha]

^^ This about UL, safety cert. This is part of an email I received from Pro Products when I was first inquiring-



Could it be a sales pitch? Quite possibly. But for me it was a selling point, as I feel more comfortable with them. And I've read nothing but good about Pro Products panels. I'm not comfortable with a heating element that has been banned somewhere due to fires. That being said, for anything else, I do love and use Reptile basics!

This was nothing but a sales pitch. Ive tried to do the research into Pro Products UL cert for the panels but never found one. If anyone can find it, be my guest. I tried to look up the company on the UL cert website and couldnt wven find that. I think it's odd that the company claims to be UL certified but does't provide the cert number.

In regards to the panels, I prefer the Reptile Basicis heat panels. I bought a used Animal Plastics T-10 (4x2x2) enclosure with a Pro Product heat panel. I ended up splitting the enclosure and getting a Reptile Basics heat panel for the other side. Even though everything is completely the same on both sides of the terrarium, my humidity is lower on the Pro Product heat panel side. I also dont like that the Pro Product heat pannels have "popcorn ceiling" kind of face so if the snake does stretch to it, it might scratch itself. The Reptile Basic panels are smooth in that regard.

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[DooLittle]

This was nothing but a sales pitch. Ive tried to do the research into Pro Products UL cert for the panels but never found one. If anyone can find it, be my guest. I tried to look up the company on the UL cert website and couldnt wven find that. I think it's odd that the company claims to be UL certified but does't provide the cert number.

In regards to the panels, I prefer the Reptile Basicis heat panels. I bought a used Animal Plastics T-10 (4x2x2) enclosure with a Pro Product heat panel. I ended up splitting the enclosure and getting a Reptile Basics heat panel for the other side. Even though everything is completely the same on both sides of the terrarium, my humidity is lower on the Pro Product heat panel side. I also dont like that the Pro Product heat pannels have "popcorn ceiling" kind of face so if the snake does stretch to it, it might scratch itself. The Reptile Basic panels are smooth in that regard.

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I can't imagine a company that has a good reputation like they (Pro Products) do would run around making false claims. And you'll notice Reptile basics makes no claims that theirs are UL certified. I have emailed Bob asking for proof that I can post. I'll let you know when I hear back from him.

And as far as the "popcorn", it is not rough at all. Nothing that could/would hurt your snake. They aren't so much popcorn as textured. Again, nothing that could hurt your snake.

[Mr. Misha]

I can't imagine a company that has a good reputation like they (Pro Products) do would run around making false claims.

And as far as the "popcorn", it is not rough at all. Nothing that could/would hurt your snake. They aren't so much popcorn as textured. Again, nothing that could hurt your snake.

I think a reputable company would have the UL cert number readily available on their website for everyone to see. If it's for the actual heat panels and not for another product then why wouldn't you put it for your costumers to see?

Regarding, the surface, I guess it's a matter of opinion. I believe that my snake can scratch itself against that sharp of texture.

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[DooLittle]

I think a reputable company would have the UL cert number readily available on their website for everyone to see. If it's for the actual heat panels and not for another product then why wouldn't you put it for you costumers to see?

Regarding, the surface, I guess it's a matter of opinion. I believe that my snake can scratch itself against that sharp of texture.

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Have you EVER seen anyone claim their snake got hurt by a Pro Products panel? No? Me neither, and I've been very active on this forum for almost 3 years. Not one injury to due to their panels, or problems with their panels have I ever heard. You just seem to have a problem with Pro Products for some reason.

[Mr. Misha]

Have you EVER seen anyone claim their snake got hurt by a Pro Products panel? No? Me neither, and I've been very active on this forum for almost 3 years. Not one injury to due to their panels, or problems with their panels have I ever heard. You just seem to have a problem with Pro Products for some reason.

Im not claiming that my snake got hurt by the Pro Products heat panel. However, I have noticed a lot more bent scales than my other snakes. Also, as I mentioned before, the humidity is also lower on the Pro Products side than the Reptile Basics side. Considering I have both of these heat panels im posting my experience.

Not sure why you're taking my posts personally.

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[DooLittle]

Im not claiming that my snake got hurt by the Pro Products heat panel. However, I have noticed a lot more bent scales than my other snakes. Also, as I mentioned before, the humidity is also lower on the Pro Products side than the Reptile Basics side. Considering I have both of these heat panels im posting my experience.

Not sure why you're taking my posts personally.

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I didn't say your snake got hurt. Just saying I've never seen one hurt, and you throwing out there that your snake could get scratched by them. Not gonna happen. Don't want other people (that haven't experience with them) to read that and be worried. And it seems every time there is a heat panel discussion, and I recommend Pro products, you single out my posts to knock the Pro Product panels. And I think they are great. You use what you like, I'll use what I like. And I will continue to recommend them.