just some questions about diy cage heating

[danthony428]

what heat source would you use for a wooden cage, on a budget, im trying to figure out what would work good for not too much money, i saw a post not too long ago that had heat pockets in racks under the cages, what if i were to incorporate something like that into my cage, would heat tape work through wood?

[The Snake Guru]

Cheapest and most effective system is the good ol' Incandescent fixture with an infrared bulb....gets your backround temp. and the hotspot all in one shot. coat you about $15.00 to install. $1.00 for the socket, $5 for a cord, $6.00 for a dimmer, and couple bucks for the wire to make a cage around it.

~B~

[lorenmps]

Cheapest and most effective system is the good ol' Incandescent fixture with an infrared bulb....gets your backround temp. and the hotspot all in one shot. coat you about $15.00 to install. $1.00 for the socket, $5 for a cord, $6.00 for a dimmer, and couple bucks for the wire to make a cage around it.

~B~

I agree with Brad 100%
It's super simple to do if you use the stuff Brad mentioned. All of it is available at Home Depot or Lowes. I used a dimmer that I found in the home lighting dept. that is for a stand up corner room lamp. It's really easy to splice into the extention cord, and if you can find it, I recommend the plastic coated wire for the light cage. There's less chance of sharp edges and less I've found it doesn't get as hot to the touch.
Here's a picture of one that I made. Good Luck!!!
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