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RE: raidiant heat pannels vs uv heat lamps?

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Posted by: pooter at Tue May 19 09:30:14 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by pooter ]  
   

What does the size and/or ventilation of the tub have to do with anything? The difficulty w/ using RHP's on a rack has nothing to do with size or shape of the tub, it is the mechanics of a rack system. The fact that the tub has to slide in and out that makes it difficult to use. That design is also what makes using an external heating system "better" in that case, such as heat tape or heat trace.

You have the right to prefer uth if you want, but remember just because it is your preference doesn't mean it is the only way, the best or the most effecient, it is just your preference.

While it is the lowest "startup" cost, heat tape has been proven very poor in terms of effeciency. Heat trace is a better option, but not as easy to get your hands on. Heat pads are at the bottom of the list, and good rhps are at the top of list when considering "energy" that is used to actually heat the animal and create the gradient.

There is less energy lost w/ RHP's, there is a higher amount of BTU's per amount of energy consumed, and you don't waste energy heating the bottom of your cage enough to get the inside to the right temps.

   

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