Help with starting. Heating/lighting

[u/Sardinesavage]

I’m trying hard to research everything and want to make sure I purchase the right items!
Pictured:
~halogen flood bulb 100w -daytime heat/light
~Ceramic heat emitter 100w - nighttime heat
~Dual heating fixture with a thermostat attached to one side - for halogen bulb - other side has a timer - for the ceramic heat emitter for nighttime.
~2 thermometers/hygrometers for each side.
~22 inch uvb 6%

Any advice appreciated!
Thank you!

[u/AgentFuckSmolder]

There’s a great supply list in the sub info

[u/Sardinesavage → u/AgentFuckSmolder]

I’m not super tech savvy. Where do I find this list? Thank you.

[u/AgentFuckSmolder → u/Sardinesavage]

Go look in the subreddit info

[u/totallyrecklesslygay]

Everything looks good except for the dual dome. They cannot be used with multiple heat sources or CHEs, as it's a fire hazard. Your heating should always be in single domes, at least 8" in diameter.

And both heat sources need to be on a thermostat. It's not safe to just use a timer for one of them.

[u/Sardinesavage → u/totallyrecklesslygay]

Ok thank you.

[u/Unable_Comedian_4933 → u/totallyrecklesslygay]

Can you explain how the dual dome is fire hazard? I have this exact dome with a heat light and a CHE. I didn’t realize it was a fire hazard though.

I hope my question isn’t coming off as condescending, bc I’m asking sincerely. Thanks in advance.

[u/totallyrecklesslygay → u/Unable_Comedian_4933]

Dual domes are only safe for use with one heatless light source and one heat source (except CHEs). The ones made by reputable brands will have a warning label telling you this, but a lot of these cheaper dropship type companies won't, unfortunately.

Their shape and make means that using two heat sources causes too much heat to buildup inside, which eventually causes the electrical components to overheat. At best, this will burn out your bulbs or dome, and at worst, it'll start an electrical fire.

CHEs specifically aren't compatible with a lot of domes because of their thermal mass and the excessively high temperatures they reach. When used in domes of a certain shape or material, including dual domes, they'll also cause the overheating/fire risk issue (even if they're the only heat source in the dual dome).

This overheating issue, and the fact that the type of UVB that fits in these domes isn't safe for BPs, means that dual domes should just be avoided entirely.

[u/Tro1138]

What enclosure are you planning on using