Space Heater Question

[erk628]

I'm moving my BP's into the spare bedroom today and I'm going to be using a space heater to warm the cool side of the tanks. Does any one have an idea of a good cheap one that would work. Also should I put it on a timer or get one that has a thermostate and seit it for like 82 degrees. I'm thinking of getting one thathas a thermostate built in rather then put one on a timer, just want to here what you guys think. Thanks

[frankykeno]

Here's an example of an oil filled electric one similar to the one we use (I'm too lazy today to run take a pic of it LOL). They work very nicely, some have a digital setting to fine tune the heat output. You can generally find something similar at WalMart or the life for around $40.00 and they are safer and run more efficiently than your standard straight up electric spaceheater.

[tmlowe5704]

I'm moving my BP's into the spare bedroom today and I'm going to be using a space heater to warm the cool side of the tanks. Does any one have an idea of a good cheap one that would work. Also should I put it on a timer or get one that has a thermostate and seit it for like 82 degrees. I'm thinking of getting one thathas a thermostate built in rather then put one on a timer, just want to here what you guys think. Thanks

i got a small one to heat one room from wal mart and it works good. it was for a 144 sq. ft. room but heats my 25x16 garage nicely as well and it can dip down to the 50's if i turn it off

[erk628]

So would you guys recommend a oil filled one over a electric one. Thanks

[Aric]

So would you guys recommend a oil filled one over a electric one. Thanks

heck yeah!!!! Oil filled heaters ROCK MY SOCKS!!!!

[tmlowe5704]

heck yeah!!!! Oil filled heaters ROCK MY SOCKS!!!!

what are the pros of oil filled over electric? my 2 electric are heating my rooms no problem

[Aric]

what are the pros of oil filled over electric? my 2 electric are heating my rooms no problem

from my experience, oil filled heaters heat the room more constantly then the space heaters. Space heaters blow hot air, so when I used them I had to get several to get to my desired temp.

Im just speaking from my personal experience.

[TekWarren]

I used an electric for years and recently went to an oil filled. I believe the oil filled to be both more efficient, heat the room as a whole more evenly, and dry out the room less. I had been using a electric fan based heater and the room got really dry which made it more work to keep the snakes humidity where it should be. Also for whatever reason I feel "safer" using the oil filled.

[erk628]

Thanks guys I'm going to get a oil filled one today.

[rmune0750]

does anyone know where i could get an oil filled space heater on the internet??

i like ordering online