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Ceramic heating elements

nebby3103

nebby3103

You're right, I want more
I'll be acquiring a new ball python tomorrow afternoon. I have been experimenting with a ceramic heating element as a method of providing the hot spot they need. I know it's not about corn snakes, and I've posted a similar thread on a ball python forum.

BUT, I was wondering if anyone has an thoughts are experience regarding leaving a ceramic heating element on 24/7? I'm not concerned about it burning out, they're supposed to last 10,000 some hours. My other concern is that I'm controlling it via a the rheostat many received instructions for from this forum. Is that thing capable of handling the constant 100 watt load?

I think you all get the idea. Any thoughts/experience would be much appreciated. Thanks folks.
 
Be sure to use parts that are listed as being able to handle that large a load, the only part I would worry about would be the dimmer. Alos, check that the ceramic element can be run at less then full power. There are some such devices that say to only use them at full power and not to use a dimmer. If that's the case you're better off getting a reptile thermostat that turns the power on and off.
 
Well, the lamp I'm using says it's good up to 150 watts and can be used with incandesent or ceramic bulbs. The dimmer itself is good up to 300 watts. The extension court I had to cut in half to make the rheostat is a $3 Wal-Mart special, and I have no idea what it's capable of (although I would assume more than 100 watts). Finally the box/instructions of the heating element say nothing regarding running it at lower than full power.

Based on that information, I should be ok, no? I'm trying to convince myself my house won't burn down. If there's other information that's important to check on, please let me know. Thanks
 
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