Heat emitters?

[omgdoubletacos]

Just wanted to know what everyone thought of using the ceramic heat emitters. The room where I keep Chomper is one of the coldest rooms in the house and I am having a heck of a time getting my temps right. But this is the only room that I feel comfortable leaving him in as I have 2 very large dogs. I know that if they are used incorrectly that they can burn or kill the tortoise. Just any thoughts on using them would be nice

 

[blafiriravt]

Just make sure you find a wattage that works for your enclosure. Also, pay attention to mounting placement. It is best to keep a close eye on temps with any type of heating equipment. Many people use them in this forum, and I would personally recommend adding one or a few to your arsenal.

 

[Dizisdalife]

I have used them for several years without problems. They were secured to overhead hangers and never the clamps that come with dome lamps. To control the temps I used a thermostat that is available from most reptile supply stores. Get the one that has two plugs if you are going to use one.

 

[Laura]

they are safer then lights.
How big is the room? can you use a space heater to help take the chill out of the room?

 

[pennyw]

i also have the same light system as joe j.
i dont have any problems with them and i purchace them on ebay they are cheeper than the pet stores.

 

[jaizei]

What does your enclosure look like?

 

[Tom]

I have used them for several years without problems. They were secured to overhead hangers and never the clamps that come with dome lamps. To control the temps I used a thermostat that is available from most reptile supply stores. Get the one that has two plugs if you are going to use one.

Ditto. Well said Joe.

I too, would love to see a pic of the enclosure. Might give us some ideas for suggestions for you. I use CHEs in my cold garage. It stays in the 50s in there most of winter (down to 61 last night, but steadily cooling as winter approaches) and I have no trouble maintaining 80 degree ambient temps in my closed chambers.

 

[omgdoubletacos]

I have now put a small portable heater in the room with the tortoise and it's bumped his temps up a little bit. But I don't think it's quite enough. I don't want it running while I'm at work because of fire hazards. I think I'll get the little guy a heat emitter this weekend and see if that helps him out. Thanks so much for your suggestions