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hiper2009
Yearling
United Kingdom
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james200789
Yearling
United Kingdom
183 Posts |
 Posted - 15/01/2010 : 12:04:52
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1.0.0 Royal Python (Monty)
1.0.0 Western hognose(Fredo)
0.1.0 false water cobra(Suzy)
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hiper2009
Yearling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 12:08:11
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Originally posted by james200789
how big is the viv/RUB/tub
The RUB will be about 1.5ft x 1.5ft. |
0.0.1 Royal Python Het Pied 100% CB10 - Chaos
1.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB10 - Bow/Mayhem
0.1.0 Cornsnake Amel Het Motley CB10 - Fire
1.0.0 Cornsnake Caramel Het Motley CB09 - Whisky
1.0.0 Cornsnake Snow Het Stripe CB07 - Romeo - R.I.P
1.0.0 Super Golden Labrador Dog CB02 - Bailey
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 12:16:45
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the mat needs to be big enough to cover one half to one third of the floor surface........you do the maths!
and yes that stat should be fine for running a mat. |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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hiper2009
Yearling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 12:22:23
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Originally posted by Gingerpony
the mat needs to be big enough to cover one half to one third of the floor surface........you do the maths!
and yes that stat should be fine for running a mat.
HabiStat Heat Mat
150mm x 280mm
6" x 11"
7 watt
Thats under a ft long and ft wide right so it better if i get the other size ?
And the Theromostat of the 2nd link i shal be getting that , after royal grows and goes in viv can i use this thermostat to controll his/her ceramic bulb when i take it off the heattmatt ?
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Alison are you still selling a thermostat ? |
0.0.1 Royal Python Het Pied 100% CB10 - Chaos
1.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB10 - Bow/Mayhem
0.1.0 Cornsnake Amel Het Motley CB10 - Fire
1.0.0 Cornsnake Caramel Het Motley CB09 - Whisky
1.0.0 Cornsnake Snow Het Stripe CB07 - Romeo - R.I.P
1.0.0 Super Golden Labrador Dog CB02 - Bailey
Wish List:
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Edited by - hiper2009 on 15/01/2010 12:23:17 |
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reptilekeeper1992
Yearling
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 13:20:20
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hiper2009
Yearling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 13:50:53
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Originally posted by reptilekeeper1992
i had the 20 watt one, and that was in a 3ft vivarium and it covered 1/2 of the vivarium
Yep i have 2 of the 20watt ones and i use them for the cornsnakes. |
0.0.1 Royal Python Het Pied 100% CB10 - Chaos
1.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB10 - Bow/Mayhem
0.1.0 Cornsnake Amel Het Motley CB10 - Fire
1.0.0 Cornsnake Caramel Het Motley CB09 - Whisky
1.0.0 Cornsnake Snow Het Stripe CB07 - Romeo - R.I.P
1.0.0 Super Golden Labrador Dog CB02 - Bailey
Wish List:
1.2.0 Royal Python - Pastel , Pinstripe , Lesser. |
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reptilekeeper1992
Yearling
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 13:56:45
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although heatmats seem to disagree with me most of the time, they never manage to get to the temperature i want them to, even following everyones instructions to the letter!
Therefore a lightbulb and thermostat is perfect for me. |
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HannahB
Yearling
United Kingdom
300 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 14:29:52
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Originally posted by hiper2009
HabiStat Heat Mat
150mm x 280mm
6" x 11"
7 watt
Thats under a ft long and ft wide right so it better if i get the other size ?
6inches = half a foot,
11inches = just shy of one foot..
so it would cover all of one side and then about a third across... |
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2.1 Cornsnakes: Montana (Carolina), Edison (Lavender Stripe), Liberty (Hypo Lavender).
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sexychef
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
692 Posts |
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bikesfred54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
77 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 18:39:42
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i would go for the habistat tempeature thermostate also i am useing one of mine on a ceramic and it works fine.when i first set up a 11x6 heat mat under a 9ltr rub i to had troubles with the temps so i went for a 11x11 heat mat as our house can get very cold in the winter and i found it kept the temps up a lot better. |
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hiper2009
Yearling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 19:02:05
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Originally posted by sexychef
no you cant use a mat stat with a ceramic oh im loving this sticky at the mo http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=213
I think your wrong as with one of my big corns i some times during cold winter nights i turn his heatmatt off and turn on the ceramic heatbulb on which is connected to the Microclimate Ministat Thermostat 300W and it works fine .... 
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Originally posted by bikesfred54
i would go for the habistat tempeature thermostate also i am useing one of mine on a ceramic and it works fine.when i first set up a 11x6 heat mat under a 9ltr rub i to had troubles with the temps so i went for a 11x11 heat mat as our house can get very cold in the winter and i found it kept the temps up a lot better.
Thanks i have just orderd a 11X17 its 20watt  |
0.0.1 Royal Python Het Pied 100% CB10 - Chaos
1.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB10 - Bow/Mayhem
0.1.0 Cornsnake Amel Het Motley CB10 - Fire
1.0.0 Cornsnake Caramel Het Motley CB09 - Whisky
1.0.0 Cornsnake Snow Het Stripe CB07 - Romeo - R.I.P
1.0.0 Super Golden Labrador Dog CB02 - Bailey
Wish List:
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Edited by - hiper2009 on 15/01/2010 19:05:55 |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 19:20:40
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Originally posted by hiper2009
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Originally posted by sexychef
no you cant use a mat stat with a ceramic oh im loving this sticky at the mo http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=213
I think your wrong as with one of my big corns i some times during cold winter nights i turn his heatmatt off and turn on the ceramic heatbulb on which is connected to the Microclimate Ministat Thermostat 300W and it works fine ....
PP and dimming stats are the most suitable for use with ceramics as they supply a more constant reduced supply of energy. If you use a on/off stat with a ceramic it could dramatically reduce the life span of the ceramic and provide a unstable temp gradient, especially if the ceramic is a high wattage one. |
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hiper2009
Yearling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 19:22:56
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Oh right would it pop the ceramic , Ive had a ceramic bulb for 6months and i use it some times for one of the corns as the heatmatt wont get to the right temp on cold nights and i have had no problems as of yet
How much is it for the PP and dimming stats ? |
0.0.1 Royal Python Het Pied 100% CB10 - Chaos
1.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB10 - Bow/Mayhem
0.1.0 Cornsnake Amel Het Motley CB10 - Fire
1.0.0 Cornsnake Caramel Het Motley CB09 - Whisky
1.0.0 Cornsnake Snow Het Stripe CB07 - Romeo - R.I.P
1.0.0 Super Golden Labrador Dog CB02 - Bailey
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Edited by - hiper2009 on 15/01/2010 19:23:33 |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 19:29:37
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It could 'pop' it due to it being on at full power then off...on at full power then off. Rapid heating and cooling.
You can get a PP/dimming stat for about £30.
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 20:45:33
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quote:
Originally posted by hiper2009
quote:
Originally posted by sexychef
no you cant use a mat stat with a ceramic oh im loving this sticky at the mo http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=213
I think your wrong as with one of my big corns i some times during cold winter nights i turn his heatmatt off and turn on the ceramic heatbulb on which is connected to the Microclimate Ministat Thermostat 300W and it works fine ....
but with any bulb constantly switching on...switching off...switching on...switching off...switching on...switching off...switching on...switching off... it won't last for long!!! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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bikesfred54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
77 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 20:52:52
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| i know bulbs can blow with on off stats.but i have been running my ceramic with the the same stat for around a year with no problems. it also runs the temps between 86-88f so i dont think there is going to be a problem between heating up or cooling down.the only thing i will say is all my other vivs is running with habistat dimmers or pulse stats.i us this stat with the set up i bought as a complete set up and that was how it was being used befor i got it. |
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hiper2009
Yearling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 22:22:48
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Originally posted by dazb
It could 'pop' it due to it being on at full power then off...on at full power then off. Rapid heating and cooling.
You can get a PP/dimming stat for about £30.
I dont get it so if it stays on 24/7 then wont it go over 34*C ??? how will it maintain a constant same temp ??  |
0.0.1 Royal Python Het Pied 100% CB10 - Chaos
1.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB10 - Bow/Mayhem
0.1.0 Cornsnake Amel Het Motley CB10 - Fire
1.0.0 Cornsnake Caramel Het Motley CB09 - Whisky
1.0.0 Cornsnake Snow Het Stripe CB07 - Romeo - R.I.P
1.0.0 Super Golden Labrador Dog CB02 - Bailey
Wish List:
1.2.0 Royal Python - Pastel , Pinstripe , Lesser. |
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SexyBear77
Hatchling
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 15/01/2010 : 23:43:35
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| I'm no expert ash, but I think the whole point of a dimming stat is that it regulates the temp by altering either the power or wattage a tiny bit, it will get slightly too hot so it eases off a bit, and when it is slightly too cold it will give more power. Or something like that, it is late and my brain isnt working lol. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2010 : 10:32:11
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It wont stay on full power for long cos it would get the viv up to temperature pretty quick then switch off as its reaches temperature.
SB is right, A dimmer or PP stat only runs at full power when it is initially turned on, it then runs at a reduced rate to maintain the temperature.
Im not saying that to use a on/off stat is wrong and it wouldnt work, all im saying it is recommended for a more accurate, stable temperature and to help increase lifespan of your ceramic it is advised to use a dimmer or PP stat with a ceramic. |
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hiper2009
Yearling
United Kingdom
259 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2010 : 12:45:08
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quote:
Originally posted by SexyBear77
I'm no expert ash, but I think the whole point of a dimming stat is that it regulates the temp by altering either the power or wattage a tiny bit, it will get slightly too hot so it eases off a bit, and when it is slightly too cold it will give more power. Or something like that, it is late and my brain isnt working lol.
Oh right that makes sence
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Originally posted by dazb
It wont stay on full power for long cos it would get the viv up to temperature pretty quick then switch off as its reaches temperature.
SB is right, A dimmer or PP stat only runs at full power when it is initially turned on, it then runs at a reduced rate to maintain the temperature.
Im not saying that to use a on/off stat is wrong and it wouldnt work, all im saying it is recommended for a more accurate, stable temperature and to help increase lifespan of your ceramic it is advised to use a dimmer or PP stat with a ceramic.
So on a Dimmer or PP Stat , Does it have a dial thing where you choose to set what temp you need it at ? |
0.0.1 Royal Python Het Pied 100% CB10 - Chaos
1.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB10 - Bow/Mayhem
0.1.0 Cornsnake Amel Het Motley CB10 - Fire
1.0.0 Cornsnake Caramel Het Motley CB09 - Whisky
1.0.0 Cornsnake Snow Het Stripe CB07 - Romeo - R.I.P
1.0.0 Super Golden Labrador Dog CB02 - Bailey
Wish List:
1.2.0 Royal Python - Pastel , Pinstripe , Lesser. |
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