Heat pad on rubber maid??

[Snapper925]

Is it safe to use my zoo med heating pad on my rubbermaid container?
I don't want to melt it, or spark my house into flames

 

[Akronic]

i dont think it would be to much of a problem. watch the wattage, just dont go over100w and what i plan on doin is putting it UNDER the rubbermaid in the spot where is hide is but i only will have it come on at night when the daylights turn off

 

[Madkins007]

Check the instructions. Many of these pads are too hot for contact with plastic and are designed for glass or slate bottomed aquaria.

For example, the instructions for this one specifically say no plastic cages- http://www.zoomed.com/Library/ProductDBFiles/rhundertankheater.pdf

 

[StudentoftheReptile]

In conjunction with a Rheostat, I've used the ZooMed heat pads on plastic tubs for a few years now with very minimal or no warping (not enough to really compromise the integrity of the tub). This is with the mini, small, and medium-sized pads from ZooMed.

I'm not saying do it or don't do it. Just telling you what I do and the results I see with my tubs. Again, I've ALWAYS used a rheostat when using these pads on anything other than a glass surface.

 

[Snapper925]

Thanks for all the info.
I am deciding not to use this one, It is the largest size zoo med makes

 

[Akronic]

you can build them for many applications like for CHE mainly is what i used them for that or to control a Fans speed (which doesnt apply here) Rheostats are not much good

 

[Akronic]

not much good, man i must had been on the phone when i typed that. they are great for both applications