Best way to heat?

[DigitalPunk]

Lija,

The space heater I have has a thermostat built into it Lija

[LilyPad]

Just one more question...the dome gets really really hot (it is porcelain) Would a wire clamp lamp be better? Or would the heat not direct properly then?

[Lija]

Never thought about that, i just use domes, wire lamps looks like big fire and burn hazard to me

[LilyPad]

Ill stick with it then, thanks Lija

[DigitalPunk]

Dont want to use a dome with a CHE. The dome will get super hot. The wire lamp keeps things from touching it to easy, but also keeps the CHE from burning itself out to quickly. Have had my CHE in a wire dome for a year with no issues.

The main thing is the ceramic base to the dome you choose.

[Lija]

Paul, can you pls elaborate on that, i have them all in domes.

[LilyPad]

I got the 60 watt you linked me to and am using it in a porcelain based dome that I've had for many years. I read on the product page that it's supposed to be used with a wire lamp, so I was unsure. Still didn't get the thermostat yet today.

[DigitalPunk]

I got the 60 watt you linked me to and am using it in a porcelain based dome that I've had for many years. I read on the product page that it's supposed to be used with a wire lamp, so I was unsure. Still didn't get the thermostat yet today.

Ugh lame. Hopefully it arrives soon. Going to be a chilly weekend. I bumped up the temp in the frog room at lights out a bit. Not sure how much the cool air will affect the room, its the first winter with the frogs in the Frogment. Only raised it a couple degrees so we will see

[Lija]

Lija,

The space heater I have has a thermostat built into it Lija

lol are you saying i should go look if i have build in mine too! Lol just like that big flow control thingy on my filter.... Oh boy lol

[DigitalPunk]

LoL. Take a pic and send it to me lol