Temp question for thb

Taszia · 30-08-2012, 10:07 PM

Hello just wondering how people keep there temps for cooler nights ? I have not yet had an issue but can see me getting one when it drops cooler . I use the Arcadia 160 and nothing else so how would I keep the temp ok when this is switched off at night ? Will it be ok as indoors or do I need to use something else to help ? Many thanks

Easter Bunny · 30-08-2012, 10:13 PM

When it got really cold last year I had to use an infrared bulb, think it was 70 watt. Did the job fine. x

Taszia · 30-08-2012, 10:41 PM

What and u used that through the night ?x

Leah Marie · 30-08-2012, 11:25 PM

I use the same Arcadia bulb as you during the daytime. My table is in my dining room which has central heating on during the day in winter but I turn off heating at night in whole house. The room temp falls to about 15 degrees but my torts are fine. Light comes on at 7am and by 7.30 they are both basking and waiting for breakfast.

Taszia · 31-08-2012, 08:04 AM

Thank you I am still very new to this and the last 2 mornings have been colder than the usual summer mornings web had and have noticed the temps are about 18 19 and worried it was a little cold as she wasn't getting up so got her up in warm bath and put her under lamp and she seemed ok then . Just unsure what to do as not cold enough for heating to come on yet but bit chillier than the norm x

Merlin M · 31-08-2012, 08:09 AM

I use a ceramic heat emitter on a thermostat when its cold at night, just so I don't worry really... And have been thinking of outing it back up as like you say the nights have been cooler!

yuna1971 · 31-08-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlin M

I use a ceramic heat emitter on a thermostat when its cold at night, just so I don't worry really... And have been thinking of outing it back up as like you say the nights have been cooler!

I do this as well. I use a dimmer thermostat with a Komodo radiant heat CHE (100w). You just set the thermostat at the desired temp that you don't want the room temp to drop below. The ceramic will warm..on a gradual basis according to how much below the room temp goes. You will need a few fixtures for these heat sources. xx

Herpard · 31-08-2012, 01:37 PM

During the cold night's I use either a moon glow bulb or the infrared build.

I rarely had to used them though as we kept the heating on at night.

anna m · 31-08-2012, 04:20 PM

I think it's ok for the temps to fall to 15C at night
In a house they will be sheltered from the elements
below 10C is not recommended

Taszia · 13-09-2012, 07:45 AM

Ok so got up this morning and it was sooo cold ! The temps where on 18 is this ok ? Or does it need to be higher over night ? Just worried if I should be using something else at night or if it is ok ? X

30-08-2012, 10:07 PM	#1
Taszia Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: west mids Posts: 590	Temp question for thb Hello just wondering how people keep there temps for cooler nights ? I have not yet had an issue but can see me getting one when it drops cooler . I use the Arcadia 160 and nothing else so how would I keep the temp ok when this is switched off at night ? Will it be ok as indoors or do I need to use something else to help ? Many thanks __________________ Taszia 2 Dogs . Alfie. Riley.1 Cat . Lillyum.1Cockatoo. Cookey.2 baby THB . Geoffrey/Geoffreyna. Georgina/George.

30-08-2012, 10:13 PM	#2
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	When it got really cold last year I had to use an infrared bulb, think it was 70 watt. Did the job fine. x __________________ Lynne x

30-08-2012, 10:41 PM	#3
Taszia Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: west mids Posts: 590	What and u used that through the night ?x __________________ Taszia 2 Dogs . Alfie. Riley.1 Cat . Lillyum.1Cockatoo. Cookey.2 baby THB . Geoffrey/Geoffreyna. Georgina/George.

31-08-2012, 08:04 AM	#5
Taszia Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: west mids Posts: 590	Thank you I am still very new to this and the last 2 mornings have been colder than the usual summer mornings web had and have noticed the temps are about 18 19 and worried it was a little cold as she wasn't getting up so got her up in warm bath and put her under lamp and she seemed ok then . Just unsure what to do as not cold enough for heating to come on yet but bit chillier than the norm x __________________ Taszia 2 Dogs . Alfie. Riley.1 Cat . Lillyum.1Cockatoo. Cookey.2 baby THB . Geoffrey/Geoffreyna. Georgina/George.

31-08-2012, 04:20 PM	#9
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	I think it's ok for the temps to fall to 15C at night In a house they will be sheltered from the elements below 10C is not recommended __________________ One by one the Penquins steal my sanity

30-08-2012, 11:25 PM	#4
Leah Marie Member Incubating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 111	I use the same Arcadia bulb as you during the daytime. My table is in my dining room which has central heating on during the day in winter but I turn off heating at night in whole house. The room temp falls to about 15 degrees but my torts are fine. Light comes on at 7am and by 7.30 they are both basking and waiting for breakfast.

31-08-2012, 08:09 AM	#6
Merlin M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,186	I use a ceramic heat emitter on a thermostat when its cold at night, just so I don't worry really... And have been thinking of outing it back up as like you say the nights have been cooler!

31-08-2012, 01:37 PM	#8
Herpard Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norton Canes, UK Posts: 2,330	During the cold night's I use either a moon glow bulb or the infrared build. I rarely had to used them though as we kept the heating on at night.

13-09-2012, 07:45 AM	#10
Taszia Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: west mids Posts: 590	Ok so got up this morning and it was sooo cold ! The temps where on 18 is this ok ? Or does it need to be higher over night ? Just worried if I should be using something else at night or if it is ok ? X __________________ Taszia 2 Dogs . Alfie. Riley.1 Cat . Lillyum.1Cockatoo. Cookey.2 baby THB . Geoffrey/Geoffreyna. Georgina/George.

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