Thermostat and flexwatt heat tape.

[jclaiborne]

Couldnt I set the RPH's to ambient temps of around 80 and use the flex watt for hot spots??

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Thanks for all the help with this too!

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No, problem. You probably could, hopefully someone that lives in a colder climate can chime in a bit, because I really don't know with the temp ranges. I do know that RHPs have the ability to creat a hot spot and that would be my main concern, but if you set them to 80 it may be fine. The guy at pro products is really really good and if you call him and give him the specifics that it asks for on his page, he will be able to tell you everything you want/need to know and more. I would say that he would be your best bet as far as information goes and making sure you do it right the first time around. Good luck.

[CORBIN911]

What you could do is pull out the divider, and Cut it, so that the RHP can be on both sides, AP can do this if you ask, but its its already there you could do yourself, it shouldn't be to hard would just need a dremmel/jiggsaw.

[BrandyL1193]

What you could do is pull out the divider, and Cut it, so that the RHP can be on both sides, AP can do this if you ask, but its its already there you could do yourself, it shouldn't be to hard would just need a dremmel/jiggsaw.

Ali from AP said the divider cannot be cut and I would need two different RHP's for each side. I just have to have something figured out before winter comes. Can anyone tell me if I were to buy them if I could set the temp to around 80 for each one and that provide my ambient temps??

[CORBIN911]

Well i can say when i used my PVC cage, my basement was rougly, 70-72 was pretty chilly. And with a non led light fixture inside it was able to keep it up 3-4 degrees, giving it a ambient of 76+/- and they were good over the winter.

If you do feel the need to buy 2 that is possible, like i said with a Herpstat youd be able to use 1 Plug (with a power bar holding both) Set the prob up to 80 degrees and they should stay same % of heat. Im sure this can be done with others, but i trust herpstats! I have all 10 heat tape/pannels, (from ARS) connected to power bar and using 1 probe. Once i fully fill it with male/females ill use 2 probes, to give heat differences from breeders/non breeders.

[Mr. Misha]

Couldnt I set the RPH's to ambient temps of around 80 and use the flex watt for hot spots??

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Yep. That's the exact setup I'm running.

I have my T8 divided and I use two 40 watt Reptile Basics RHPs which works amazing to keep the ambient temps at a nice 80 degrees year round no matter how cool the room is. I also have heat tape which I use as a hot spot. It isn't necessary but if you already got it, might as well use it. I use a proportionate thermostat (Herpstat 2) to control the RHPs and use the Hydrofarm for the heat tape.

[BrandyL1193]

I have never used heat tape.....does it need to have a space like the UTH? I dont want to start a fire.....

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[Mr. Misha]

I have never used heat tape.....does it need to have a space like the UTH? I dont want to start a fire.....

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I personally use THG heat tape which is pretty much the same as Flexwat and the guys at THG suggest to give about 2-4mm space from the bottom of the cage and whatever it's sitting on. I just went to Lowes and got those furniture leg spacer thingies.

Here's a photo:

[Mr. Misha]

Had to post photos here because the message wouldnt let me.

Anyways, so the red arrow is pointing at the probe which is going to the thermostat (Herpstat 2) in order to control the RHP temp. I double check the temps with the thermometer which is placed at the back of the terrarium. Sorry for my crappy drawings. Lol. Tried my best.

Let me know if that answers your question.




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[BrandyL1193]

So the herpstat probe is above the RPH? (Between the panel and cage)?

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[BrandyL1193]

Also looks like there is couple inches difference from the pro heat panels and this one..how did you secure the panel to the top? There isnt much of a price difference between the two companies.....and I think I would prefer the slimmer model that can be screwed right into the enclosure.

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