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Author: | fancythat [ Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | best brooder heat source |
What is the best and most efficient heat source. I currently have 2 brooders, one has a normal old fashioned globe that you cannot buy any more and the other has a small spotlight (40w) the spotlight gives off great heat but is very bright and not very energy efficient. Are the ceramic ones good and are they energy efficient ? best place to buy them and what size wattage ? Thanks |
Author: | Joh [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 3:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: best brooder heat source |
60w Ceramic Globes are great and they use little power |
Author: | doggo [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: best brooder heat source |
Agree with Joh. They are about as efficient as you can get. I have seen some reports that they don't handle a lot of on/off cycles but I have run one for a long time through a thermostat and it is still going. If you are prepared to wait they can be had from China on ebay for about $7. Other things you might want to look at are bayonet fitting to E27 adaptors (if needed) about $1 and digtal thermostats about $11. |
Author: | fancythat [ Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: best brooder heat source |
Thanks I will have a look at them. |
Author: | CharlieK [ Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:17 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: best brooder heat source |
This is just the info I wanted also Thanks Do you need a sparky for the thermostat? |
Author: | doggo [ Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: best brooder heat source |
CharlieK wrote: Do you need a sparky for the thermostat? No- just plug and go. |
Author: | andrewschooks [ Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:42 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: best brooder heat source |
Doggo approx how long do the ceramic globs last? |
Author: | doggo [ Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: best brooder heat source |
I can't give a definite answer on that as I have not had one fail. At a guess mine has had a total of over six months operating time and is probably at least as long lasting as an incandescent globe. |
Author: | andrewschooks [ Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:03 pm ] |
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Author: | Raf [ Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: best brooder heat source |
I was told today the CHG last up to 4 years Raf |
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