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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10/04/2012 : 12:15:42
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Now heat bulbs/lights/ceramics is a different matter altogether.
i disagree my JCP has 120w of I/R bulbs an they barely use anything.
the best way to look at how much power viv heaters use is the simple fact that the thermostats are only on 5amp fused plugs which means there pretty low power consumers.
when i set up my 2 vivs 1 with mat an 1 with 2 I/R bulbs before u put snakes in i turned all the house electric off an turned the stats right up to see what the meter did an then compaired it to other things.....
my conclusion was a tv on standby used more
I guess my bulbs use alot then because I do not run them on stats. They reach and stay at a constant temp providing the 120f hot spot that I need. Maybe I should consider using a larger wattage bulb and using a stat. We are on pay as you go for electric and since using the two bulbs and the two UV lights my electric has risen by at least £5 a week!
Tut tut, ALL heat sources should be statted.
I run 4 ceramic heat bulbs on stats, 4 heat mats with stats, a fish tank filter and lighting and I barely notice the difference. I just checked my monitor and I used £1.27 yesterday, I was in, had the TV on and the PS3 running for a bit too so its nothing at all. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
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LarkaDawg
Hatchling
442 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 12:51:55
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Originally posted by Carter
So do baby corns need 24/7 heat but adults 12 hours per day
No, corn snakes need heat all the time unless you're in a climate where its already that temp (in which case you're thermostat should turn off the mat/bulb). However, you can if you want, turn the heat down by a couple of degrees at night. Wouldn't see much point with a mat, but with bulbs if they emmit light then its useful. |
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Red123
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2030 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 15:18:42
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Originally posted by lotabob
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Originally posted by Red123
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Originally posted by a33272
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Originally posted by Red123
Now heat bulbs/lights/ceramics is a different matter altogether.
i disagree my JCP has 120w of I/R bulbs an they barely use anything.
the best way to look at how much power viv heaters use is the simple fact that the thermostats are only on 5amp fused plugs which means there pretty low power consumers.
when i set up my 2 vivs 1 with mat an 1 with 2 I/R bulbs before u put snakes in i turned all the house electric off an turned the stats right up to see what the meter did an then compaired it to other things.....
my conclusion was a tv on standby used more
I guess my bulbs use alot then because I do not run them on stats. They reach and stay at a constant temp providing the 120f hot spot that I need. Maybe I should consider using a larger wattage bulb and using a stat. We are on pay as you go for electric and since using the two bulbs and the two UV lights my electric has risen by at least £5 a week!
Tut tut, ALL heat sources should be statted.
I run 4 ceramic heat bulbs on stats, 4 heat mats with stats, a fish tank filter and lighting and I barely notice the difference. I just checked my monitor and I used £1.27 yesterday, I was in, had the TV on and the PS3 running for a bit too so its nothing at all.
Yes heat sources should really have a stat, But they are normal spot bulbs and keep to a constant heat. If I used a stat I would then have to increase the bulb size to say 100w or the stat would blow the bulb. If a bulb blows its just going to throw the trip as it would if it was used in a ceiling light in the kitchen. |
Corn Snake
, 1.0.0 Amel (Stan),
Royal Pythons
1.0.0 Normal (Nigel)
1.0.0 Albino (Tony)
Boa Constrictor Imperator
0.1.0 (Agatha)Western Hognose
0.1.0 Normal (Stevie)
0.0.1 Schneider Skink (George)
1.0.0 Extreme Blonde Harlequin Crested Gecko (Bert)
4 GALS.
Tarantulas
Red Rump (B. Vagans) Jo.
Chaco Golden Knee (G. pulchripes) Charlie, Greenbottle Blue (C. cyaneopubescens) Gus, Honduran Curly Hair ( B. albopilosum) Titch, Mexican Fire Leg (B. boehmei), Salmon Pink Bird Eater(L. parahybana), Fort Hall Baboon (P. Lugardi) Blanche, Stout Leg Baboon (E. Pachypus) Graham, Chilean Rose (G. Rosea) Glen.
Border collie x (BoB), 2 Cats (Lucky & Dip), 17 Goldfish, and The Dubia Family |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 16:07:34
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| a stat wont blow a bulb. |
    
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 17:17:33
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my girlfriends mother had a bill for 300quid and tried to blame it all my my two snakes LOL soo i think ill have to show her this :D
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0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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Carter
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 17:32:20
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| Thanks everyone for the advice cant wait get my corn just need a thermostat and thermometer |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 18:08:47
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Stats can save electricity :P
Think the electricity bill with 5 heatmats was slightly more expensive than heating 1 viv with 100w bulb, but the bulb wasn't stated, just on a dimmer. |
  
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Whats the electric bill like on a baby/adult corn
