Thermostat for lamp, need help on howto install

[distaff]

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Most of the time, I see these lamps just set with the dome of the lamp directly on the top screen of the enclosure. I don't know if CHE's are manufactured to run well at constant full power, but assuming they do ok with that, you can lessen the heat going into the enclosure by raising the lamp. If your top screen is also the access into the enclosure, you could hang the lamp from something to make it less fiddly to open. Otherwise, set the dome on bricks, or something else fire proof, that your top screen can support.

[zhang317]

If you are planning on switching from the red bulb to a CHE, with your fluker's dome, I have to point out that on the packaging and instructions for the dome, it will probably say it should not be used with a CHE. I only bring this up, because I have a fluker's dome and that's what it said on the packaging for mine. Also with the instructions that came with the Zoomed CHE I have, also says it should not be used with a dome fixture, and should only be used with a wire cage fixture. Being a sucker for rules, I bought the wire cage even though I already had the dome, lol.

I have read on different forums that people use regular clamp lamps as well as dome fixtures for CHE, as long as the socket is porcelain, it shouldn't overheat and melt. Obviously, it also depends on the maximum wattage of the dome fixture, and wattage of the CHE, as well as the temperature of the room that everything is in. Just something to take into account and watch out for, hope that helps!

[Jasmijn]

Ok thanks, that’s true mine thought the probe cord was a very fun jungle vine, i’ll get a che for sure when i have the chance

[Jasmijn]

The lamp does not make to top of the tank too hot? My controller is on/off and the top of the tank is a sortof wire screen

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Just to make sure

[Helonwheelz383]

The lamp does not make to top of the tank too hot? My controller is on/off and the top of the tank is a sortof wire screen

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Just to make sure

I hung mine so that it's above the screen a fraction of an inch. I was worried about the same thing. The previous owner had it resting directly on the mesh and you can see where the plastic surround deformed a bit from the heat. It hasn't got any worse now that it's not touching. I've also seen a few people that lay a couple small dowels over the top to rest the fixture on.