How to heat a few reptiles without causing a power outage

[dakski]

Ah, so you're saying there may be different circuits that power different parts of my apartment, and to spread out my usage between as many circuits as possible? That makes sense, so I guess I have to go down there with the super and have a look.

Meanwhile, do you have any tips on heating a few tanks while using the least amount of electricity possible? Essentially, is there a more efficient heat source than just having 1-3 lamps on each tank?

What kind of tanks do you have? Do you own or rent the apartment? As stated above, is there a way to see the amperage of the circuits and what outlet is on which one?

In general, reptile tanks do not draw a ton of power. Heat mats less than lights/CHE, and Flexwatt is very efficient, as can be RHP's, depending on wattage and thermostat usage.

If we could get more info on your setup that would be very helpful.

Generally, enclosed tanks, like Boaphile, AP, etc, are much more efficient and insulated and take much less power to heat.

Also, I hope you are using thermostats to control your heat sources. If so, and depending on the kind, they will not be drawing full power either ever, or often.

I have 5 boaphile tanks, all 6X2', 4 that are 12 inches high and one the is 18 inches high.

The tallest one has a 60 watt basking bulb and two 13 watt (or there about) fluorescent UVB bulbs.

All have a large flexwatt and RHP on the hot side, and a medium flexwatt on the cool side.

I run redundant on/off thermostats set to a 1 degree F sensitivity. In a 68F room, they probably run three out of every ten minutes and do not draw much electricity.

I probably drew as much electric using two 40G tanks with 2 heat lamps and CHE and UTH. The heat just doesn't stay in!

Anyway, if you can provide more info, I think it would be helpful.