“new” ceramic heat emitter (as far as i know)

[baldegale]

so has anyone tried this? i have a 4x8x4 closed chamber and i use two of the byb 150watt flat CHEs and i have trouble keeping it up to 91. do these work any better dispersing heat?

 

[Tom]

I've never seen that type of CHE before, but I don't think it would be any better than what you've got. 150 watts is 150 watts.

I think part of your problem is that you are trying to heat 4 feet of air when your tortoise is probably occupying only one foot or less. Where are you? What are your night temps right now? How well insulated and sealed is your box? What species and size? Why are you heating the night box to 91+ degrees?

I've had good results in that same size box using a radiant oil filled heater. I make a little raised shelf for it to sit on so it doesn't take up any floor space. I run them on the lowest setting with the dial turned all the way up, and I use my own separate reptile thermostat to control the temp in the box. You can see it here: https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-mother-of-all-tortoise-boxes.20527/#post-182171
I refine the design each time and they keep getting better and better. Here is a more recent one:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/double-door-night-box.129054/

 

[Dizisdalife]

@Tom , I believe @baldegale has a closed chamber that he is trying to heat. The 4' height does pose a challenge to efficient heating.

 

[baldegale]

I've never seen that type of CHE before, but I don't think it would be any better than what you've got. 150 watts is 150 watts.

I think part of your problem is that you are trying to heat 4 feet of air when your tortoise is probably occupying only one foot or less. Where are you? What are your night temps right now? How well insulated and sealed is your box? What species and size? Why are you heating the night box to 91+ degrees?

I've had good results in that same size box using a radiant oil filled heater. I make a little raised shelf for it to sit on so it doesn't take up any floor space. I run them on the lowest setting with the dial turned all the way up, and I use my own separate reptile thermostat to control the temp in the box. You can see it here: https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-mother-of-all-tortoise-boxes.20527/#post-182171
I refine the design each time and they keep getting better and better. Here is a more recent one:
https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/double-door-night-box.129054/

its an indoor closed chamber, the temp in my room is 68 during the winter and 80ish during the summer. although this summer im trying to build an outdoor enclosure. anywho i have a redfoot tortoise and 91° was the temp i was recommended when i built this 6-8 months ago. it normally stays around 86°