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CHE with a tub?
I have quick question. Is it possible to hang a CHE above the tub to raise ambient temps? I am having trouble with the ambient temps in my sterlite tub. I do have a UTH but its only providing belly heat and unless I heat my whole bedroom with oil heater next to tub its impossible. I have been thinking of hanging a che above it.
Will the CHE melt the top of tub? If hung 12 inches or so above it? And is 150 watt overkill? Thanks
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Re: CHE with a tub?
Thank you. You actually gave me the idea the other day reading that. Is 150 watt overkill?
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Re: CHE with a tub?
Probably. Ran mine (100watt CHE) on a herpstat at 80% max power. Thermostat is crucial
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Re: CHE with a tub?
I actually decided to try a second uth 1st. On cool side. Bottom of the tub is good. Just once you get a few inches above it it cools way down
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Re: CHE with a tub?
I have a CHE installed on my tub using this technique: https://rainbowsnakes.tumblr.com/pos...quipment#notes
UTHs are good for belly heat but can't raise ambient temperatures, so if your ambients are low you will need a CHE. 150W is definitely overkill, I have a 100W and I think even that is a bit much. I think a 75W would be enough. How big is your tub? The wattage of CHE you use would depend on that.
Also, as mentioned above, you MUST use a reliable thermostat with a CHE, UTH, and or any other heat source. Both UTHs and CHEs can get REALLY hot and burn or kill a snake if not regulated by a thermostat.
Last edited by Luvyna; 03-01-2020 at 12:27 AM.
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