Ceramic Heat Emitter Use,

[GrifTheGreat]

I have Fluker's clamp Lamp with dimmer. They are 5.5 inch clamp lamps. They do have ceramic sockets, but I'm wondering if the dome will also get too hot since I don't use a lamp stand and set the dome right on the metal screen lid. Is this enough info?

[GrifTheGreat]

Also a wire lamp is a lamp fixture that has a metal cage around the socket instead of a dome shade.

[ViperJr]

I have Fluker's clamp Lamp with dimmer. They are 5.5 inch clamp lamps. They do have ceramic sockets, but I'm wondering if the dome will also get too hot since I don't use a lamp stand and set the dome right on the metal screen lid. Is this enough info?

The dome will get very hot. You will get burn if trying to lift it by the dome (at least in everything over half power). However, it's not dangerous if left untouched, so I would say go for it. Just make sure you (or a curious cat) don't touch it when operating!

Also a wire lamp is a lamp fixture that has a metal cage around the socket instead of a dome shade.

Ah, of course, silly me. Thanks!

[GrifTheGreat]

The dome will get very hot. You will get burn if trying to lift it by the dome (at least in everything over half power). However, it's not dangerous if left untouched, so I would say go for it. Just make sure you (or a curious cat) don't touch it when operating!


Ah, of course, silly me. Thanks!

Ha ha I figured that you knew what I was talking about and it just didn't dawn on you yet. anyway I assume that it calls for the wire lamp due to the amount of heat produced and the wire cage breathes way more than the dome shade does. Might have to invest in a lamp stand. Hmmmmm

[ViperJr]

A lamp stand is never a bad idea, but I don't think you really need one, unless the terrarium you are using it for is very low/short. The metal screen mesh will not take any damage from the heat. I'm actually using a ceramic heat bulb with a dome lamp, standing on the metal mesh, in my dubia plastic bin. Works like a charm

[GrifTheGreat]

A lamp stand is never a bad idea, but I don't think you really need one, unless the terrarium you are using it for is very low/short. The metal screen mesh will not take any damage from the heat. I'm actually using a ceramic heat bulb with a dome lamp, standing on the metal mesh, in my dubia plastic bin. Works like a charm

The tank is a standard 10 gallon. So its probably about 12 inches tall. How hot does the metal screen mesh get on the lid?

[ViperJr]

The mesh do not get that warm actually. I'm guessing the mesh-attribute does not allow much of the heat to actually be absorbed by it. When using it on a 12 inches tall terrarium, you probably want to dimm it, but since the lamp already have a built-in dimmer, that's not a problem

(Just two little side questions:
1. What's considered a "standard 10 gallon" in the USA?
2. What kind of animal are going to be heated by the lamp? )