Was thinking it might be good to have some sort of cover over it.guypettigrew wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:14 pmIt's unlikely a ceramic 'bulb' will go. Why would you want to put a terracotta plant pot over it?floydmeddler wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 3:17 pm
I think I'm going to go for the ceramic reptile bulb. Could have it sat upright with a terracotta plant pot over it. When it goes it'll just be a matter of unscrewing the bulb and screwing a new one in.
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I never thought you were buddy.
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Now my tube heater has packed in too! It was a 60 watt one from tool station, about 16 quid. Now they seem to be unavailable from this supplier. I quite liked the fact it is 60 watt, 40 seems too low and 80 too high, but this is based on no real knowledge. Happy to buy a more expensive one, perhaps 80 watt, if it will last.
I wonder if cold crashing in the fridge to fridge temps has shortened its life, a practice I’ve moved away from anyway
I wonder if cold crashing in the fridge to fridge temps has shortened its life, a practice I’ve moved away from anyway
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You are right, I have tested a few and agree
50-60w is about right.
50-60w is about right.
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Agreed but I have found, that in the majority of cabinets, cupboards or Ferm bags with some sort of controller 50/60w is where you what to be.
When I tested stuff with a data logger, larger heat sources didn't perform so well. You need low and slow to get a smooth steady heat and gentle fluctuations.
When I tested stuff with a data logger, larger heat sources didn't perform so well. You need low and slow to get a smooth steady heat and gentle fluctuations.
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60w a foot used to be the standard rating for tubular heaters,but in the intrest of fudging the figures thats no longer the case, if you dont mind spending a few quid more https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/product ... lar-heater
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Thanks for the tip. I see it has a two year guarantee and we have one of their shops within travel distance so I think I might give that one a try.themadhippy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 06, 2022 6:57 pm60w a foot used to be the standard rating for tubular heaters,but in the intrest of fudging the figures thats no longer the case, if you dont mind spending a few quid more https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/product ... lar-heater
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I use an el-cheapo hairdryer, controlled by an STC-1000. Bit noisy, but no one lives in the brew shed!
The other benefit is that warm air is circulated, so the entire volume of the cabinet is uniformly heated.
The other benefit is that warm air is circulated, so the entire volume of the cabinet is uniformly heated.