? heater cables

[flybyferns]

Has anyone ever used these?
or
What do you think ?

Exo Terra Heater Cable (15 feet 25 watt) - Exo-Terra Heater Cable | Josh's Frogs

for use under a metal shelf ( without touching the glass/botton of viv) see FF post below

http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...m-tempted.html

Lynn

[flybyferns]

OR
Has anyone ever used this ?

3" Flexwatt Heat Tape - 10 Watt/Ft

[HomicidalHippie]

I have a heat cable for my leopard gecko. My cord gets around 110*-120*F. If I had the money I would get a temperature control device, but I dont, so I put layers of cork board under some paper towels so the tank floor doesnt get too hot.

I have no idea however how it would heat water from under the tank or anything like that. sorry if im no help. just wanted to post.

[flybyferns]

Hi All,

HELP !!!!
I am narrowing it down ??? I really need some thoughts on this equipment which I would be using under the tanks - but not touching the glass.

this heat mat -
( never touching the glass -13.5 " X 36" ** the span of tanks is 55"---I could center it under both tanks leaving areas w/out being heated)

Kane Heat Mats for Less at Big Apple Herp

or this cable (might be difficult to attach to the metal shelf? )

Save on Flexible Heat Rope for Reptile Cages

definitively with this thermostat

BAH-1000DC Reptile Thermostat New Model - Incredibly Reliable Digital Chip for Accurate Temperature Control

( 6' probe could be put inside of the tank --on the floor )

placed here-



between these 2 metal shelves ( shelves are 1-3/4" apart )
the tanks sit on the top shelf

Thanks Lynn

[flybyferns]

I have a heat cable for my leopard gecko. My cord gets around 110*-120*F. If I had the money I would get a temperature control device, but I dont, so I put layers of cork board under some paper towels so the tank floor doesnt get too hot.

I have no idea however how it would heat water from under the tank or anything like that. sorry if im no help. just wanted to post.

Steph,
Thanks for the reply.
I agree, the thermostat is probably worth the investment.
I am going to need some help w/ this, for sure.
My hanging ceramic heat emitters I am currently using are really a fire hazard.
The lining inside the ceramic base on the dome fixtures breaks down-then starts to heat the cord!!!! They just don't last !

[J Teezy]

there's alot of reviews on flex watt on youtube. If it were me and i was trying to heat a row of tanks i'd probably go with flex watt hooked to some kind of thermostat

for a thermostat i'd probably go with something with a digital readout of current temp if it were me