Will my CHE be a problem with my exo-teraa terrarium??

[tttaylorrr]

I can 100% guarantee the plastic will NOT melt. I have the same exact terrarium and I use the same CHE and I was also worried about the same thing, but just to be safe I covered the plastic bars in aluminum foil tape (Which is heat resistant), but either way it will not melt.

No need to worry. Just use that tape to cover the plastic and place the lamp right on top. The CHE bulb will not touch the bars because it's smaller, so the only thing that will is the edge rim of the lamp. No need to worry about that as it doesn't even get nearly as hot as the CHE bulb too.

how can you guarantee this 100% based on one single experience? the dome does not get as hot as the CHE, but the dome can still get very hot; mine does to the point where i can't keep my hands on it. most instruction manuals that come with CHEs and domes say to not have the product touch anything that is flammable or could present a fire hazard (like plastics).

if someone can eliminate ANY risk factors with a simple modification, then it should be done. it's always better to be safe than sorry...