| | |  | Heating & Lighting | Home » » » Zoo Med ReptiCare Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter 60 Watts | | | | | | | Description: | | ReptiCare® Ceramic Heat Emitters are the perfect 24 hour heat source for all reptiles. These porcelain heating devices screw into a standard porcelain incandescent socket, giving off intense "muscle-penetrating" infrared heat, while emitting no light. The flat-faced design is more efficient and longer lasting than conical designs which build up excess heat internally, ultimately carbonizing the element. | | | Features: | |
• Last up to 5 years
• Perfect for high humidity terrariums
• UL/cUL classified when used in conjunction with Zoo Meds Wire Cage Clamp Lamp (LF-10).
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 5.9 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.4 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.4 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 20 reviews |
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20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Works as advertisedOct 09, 2009
By Red Rogers
"Too many coincidences are not."
My cockatiels space heater had died after 4 years of use. I liked the space heater as it was capable of low power use and would run it for 8-10 hours at a time due to the fact the bird is in a large room and winter night temperatures especially with snow are very cold. After the heater died I bought another thinking it would be the same. I was dead wrong as the electric bill jumped over 150$ in one month due to the power consumption of the new heater. I even timed my electric meter with the new space heater on and off. It sent the usage disk spinning.
With winter quickly coming up I looked into other methods of heating such as a heat blanket someone recommended. However all the heat blankets at the local store had a two hour shut off time due to safety issues. I looked into more economical space heaters on line such as ones that use oil but they cost 100$ or more for good ones that will last for years.
After extensive research I came across the Zoo Med Repticare Bulbs. I opted for the 60 Watt bulb since I didn't know how hot it would be. I also picked up the Zoo Med Deluxe 8.5in Porcelain Black Clamp Lamp for Reptiles. The 60 Watt bulb gives off light steady heat to about 1 foot away tops. Since my bird is an open cage bird and spends her day both inside, outside and on top of her cage, I keep the bulb about 8in away from the cage. If your bird is strictly an inside cage bird then you could probably put the bulb 2-3in away just outside the cage.
At night I wrap most of the cage except for the side quarter of it where the heat bulb is. I also aim the bulb slightly down so the heat will get her feet and rise over her body as well. If you have a larger cage and a larger bird and your house gets to be around 50-60 degrees at night then I would probably spring for the 100 Watt Bulb. The bulb also warms her blanket on the cage making it a very comfortable atmosphere overall.
The bulb of course gets hot to the touch, it uses far less electricity than even my now dead economical space heater did and is great for constant heat (10-12 hours or more) in large rooms that often stay cold during winter time. Due to the fact the bulb doesn't give off light, make sure you turn it off as you won't notice it is on unless you get somewhat close and feel heat nearby.
Even though my bird is quite nervous and cautious to new things and strangers I found her sleeping as close as possible to the heat bulb in her cage the next morning. She still doesn't quite trust the giant lamp clamp with a polished finish but she will over time.
Highly recommended, economical considering how long the bulb will last and how much juice it uses. I will be buying a backup bulb before next winter so if this one ever fries or goes out before it should I will still be able to heat my bird comfortably.
EDIT - Another tip I forgot to mention. I plugged the bulb/lamp into a surge protector/power strip. We live on a mountain and get all sorts of power surges and disruptions up here. I found this may affect the life of the compact florescent light bulbs that are supposed to last far longer than normal light bulbs but many times do not if they are frequently on or being used. If a power strip is too large/ugly for the considered space you may buy ones that seat directly on the wall and are not mammoth in size. Just search for: Wall Mount Surge Protector. You may find it a small worthwhile investment to protect your animal's constant reoccurring heating investment.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Much hotter than expectedJan 28, 2009
By Jacob Oxrieder
I am using this to heat my small chicken coop. I am impressed with how much heat it put outs for being only 60 Watt.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Great bird warmerApr 07, 2009
By DIY Conservation
"1902 Victorian"
Gives off all the heat with no emitted light. Works great to keep chicks warm without disrupting sleep patterns. Does get hot - needs to be on the outside of the cage. Works fine in a standard "clamp-on' reflector.
This spring, we provided foster care for two orphaned kittens. Worked great - just suspended it over their box by the lamp holder cord.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Does the JobDec 21, 2010
By Stoney
GENERAL COMMENTS
Does the job. Radient heat without light. My Senegal parrot loves it. Georgie's day-cage is on an outside patio in south Florida. I use the heat emitter perhaps 30 days/year when the temperature is between 50 and 65 degrees, and cover the top of the cage with a large beach towel (because cold = windy in south Florida). At night and below 50 degrees during the day, Georgie stays inside.
PLACEMENT
Remember that this is radient heat---it bounces like light. I place the emitter about 3" outside the cage, about 6" below the top---that way, with the top of the cage covered, some radient heat will bounce down from the cover to warm Georgie's top side. His perch is perpendicular to the emitter, about 2" below the emitter, so that Georgie can choose how much warmth he wants by distance from the emitter. A "nesting box" is immediately below the perch---that way heat can bounce upward from the top of the box to warm Georgie's underside, and the box itself absorbs some warmth, in case Georgie needs to retreat from a hawk, cat, or other percieved threat, or just to nap. I am considering adding a second 60-watt emitter solely to warm Georgie's nesting box, which would provide a toasty retreat even if the temperature drops unexpectedly. Note that an ordinary cardboard box with a entrance hole can serve as a "nesting box".
60, 100, OR 150 Watts
The 60 watt is it is adequate for closed vessels, such as 10 gallon aquariums, for which it is recommended. However, even for relatively small uncovered cages, it may not be sufficient. My guestimate based on use is that it would be adequate for a single small animal able to get within a few inches of the emitter in an open cage down to 50 degrees, perhaps 40 degrees with the cage covered (i.e., with a towel or blanket). If the ambient temperature is lower, or the cage is large, or contains many animials, or it is impractial for the residents to get close to the emmitter, then maybe a 100 watt or 150 watt emitter would be prefered. Zoo Med ReptiCare Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter 100 Watts Zoo Med ReptiCare Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter 150 Watts
SAFETY
Note that the emitter itself of even a (60 watt unit) gets very hot---and can badly burn your pet or your fingers---even thought it may not feel very hot from 1" away. Be sure your pet cannot reach the surface of the emitter. And DO NOT touch the surface to check if it is working.
I suggest installing the emitter in a wire-cage holder on the side (not the top) of your pet's cage or aquarium, so that your pet can choose its own prefered amount of warmth by distance from the emitter.
I suggest installing using a switch with an indicator light, which will tell you whether the emitter is on or off without burning your fingers. PLUG IN CORD SWITCH WITH REMINDER LIGHT
If your pet is a bird, or otherwise a plastic-chewer, be sure to be sure that it cannot get at the electrical cord.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great Buy!Mar 11, 2011
By Zahy Matar
I needed an alternative to a heating pad for my Leopard Gecko's 20L Enclosure... This was it!
I use it with Slate Tile, so the heat spreads evenly, and it's at a constant 92 Degrees. It doesn't give off any light either, so it stays on 24/7!
I'd recommend this for any Leopard Gecko owner.
It even lasts for up to 5 years!
Be sure to use a Clamp Lamp with a Ceramic Socket, so it won't melt.
Amazing Purchase!
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