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I see everyone recommends CHE. How about a waterproof heat cable? Can we hear some pros and cons of each??
I used CHE in the past and they work. But now that we have waterproof heat cable, I think its a great alternative in right application. I use it my enclosures and see more pros over CHE.
Pros I can think of:
Comes in variety of wattage and length.Under the substrate it provides gentle heat.
Helps evaporate moisture=more humidity
Keeps things on the bottom swamp free
Eliminates another hanging contraption
Can be used on the ceiling as well in closed chamber, or back wall
More energy efficient
Can be used under warm hide
Does not dry out top of the substrate like CHE
Less fire hazard
Never gets hot to the touch. (waterproof cable from Big Apple Pet Supplies)
Cons.
If you have a digger, you have a problem. But even then you can get around it with some thinkering.
I used CHE in the past and they work. But now that we have waterproof heat cable, I think its a great alternative in right application. I use it my enclosures and see more pros over CHE.
Pros I can think of:
Comes in variety of wattage and length.Under the substrate it provides gentle heat.
Helps evaporate moisture=more humidity
Keeps things on the bottom swamp free
Eliminates another hanging contraption
Can be used on the ceiling as well in closed chamber, or back wall
More energy efficient
Can be used under warm hide
Does not dry out top of the substrate like CHE
Less fire hazard
Never gets hot to the touch. (waterproof cable from Big Apple Pet Supplies)
Cons.
If you have a digger, you have a problem. But even then you can get around it with some thinkering.