Help with raising ambient and cold side temp?

[GiddyGoat]

yes, a rheostat and dimmer are the same.

make sure the dome/fixture has a ceramic socket, as other types don't work with a CHE and can cause issues.

Okay thank you! I'll be sure to look for that specifically. So will a dimmer from the hardware store work fine then? Sorry if this is getting repetitive I just don't want to mess up and potentially injure my new companion.

new list:
-100W CHE
-Dimmer/Rheostat
-reptile lamp fixture WITH ceramic socket
-sheet of lexan**** (lol)

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My final word of advice, I would cut two 1 inch holes on each end of the lexon for ventilation (total of four holes), then the large circle cut to clear your lamp fixture. That worked perfectly for me.

Awesome, will do!