Can i use ceramic heat emitters with these units? Im not concerned burning my hand ill be caution, i just want to know if theres any OTHER dangers?
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As far as I know you can. You may want to get a stand for the light so that way it's not sitting directly in the top of tank or whatever you are using.
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I have been using this one for night heat for 2 years link to it Pecute® Black Infrared Ceramic Heat Heater Emitter Lamp Bulb for Reptile Snake Pet 100w
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I read the directions on the box, and it say that the product is not made for use with ceramic heat emitter, but it does not say the reason. I think it will be too warm and would be a fire hazard, when i use the two lights at the same time, the temperature stays around 80 degrees.
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I don't think you should use heat emitters with this lamp fixture, cause of the heat output would be to great and definitely started a fire.
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I haven't used one with it yet myself, but I don't see why not. Polished aluminum fixtures like these can reflect a lot more light downward than painted fixtures, but that's more of an issue for CFL UVB bulbs than anything else (output can easily be doubled for those bulbs). CHEs, like spot lamps are already pretty directional, possibly even more so. I'd say just follow general CHE guidelines like Zoo Med's http://www.zoomed.com/Library/ProductDBFiles/ceramicheat.pdf I know it specifically lists 3 Zoo Med fixtures, but the big thing seems to be having a porcelain socket.
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I've used this for over a year in an outdoor tortoise enclosure (the lamp is inside their "house") and I do use a ceramic heat emitter for night time heat. It is obviously not on at the same time as the basking lamp in the other socket. I haven't had any issues.
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Hi Curt , I would think you would have to burn them on there own? If you have done that not sure : ( But we used ours for our BBQ smoker as they put out great heat .
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Absolutely no burning of hands. I use them to move logs around in my wood stove. They are amazing.
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Good idea. I would pay special attention to where your flame is though. I think you would have a fire hazard on your hands if these got anywhere close to an open flame.
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I wouldn't think so. They're made from a semi-flexible plastic so definitely don't put them on heat/flame.
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I would not use them for hot coals, I think they would melt or burn your hands.
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For low to medium-high heat they get warm but not so hot you need a pot holder. At high temperatures and for oven use, always use a mit. By the way, I stand by my original review -- I would not trade these for anything. Love them!
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Yes you can, but be careful to keep the handles clear of the burner flame. The plastic coating on the handles can burn, to prevent this from happening(again) I broke the plastic off with pliers. Problem solved and they still function as intended.
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I would not try it. I burnt my first one 's heat element up using it in really cold weather though I had it in my garage at night.
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Hi Kim,You would be fine. As other users have said, the contact is minimal to none and exposure time is very short. We have a long history of happy customers using in much hotter settings, including Big Green Eggs at 750 - even wood fired ovens. Just keep reasonably away from flame.Gary@EXO/Super Peel
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you can touch these bulbs but shortly they will begin giving you 1st degree burn . you can not get away with swapping hands when holding a hot bulb like you can with cfl bulbs and they should not give you horrible third degree burns or burn your house down or burn up your electric money like halogen and incandescent bulbs will . the kobi led chip (according to my research) seems to be the only one to have solved all the problems of the past with led bulbs ie.. high lumen ,>5k k color,ect. output. kobi led and cfl bulbs seem to produce the same lumen to power usage but the led does not contain mercury like cfl bulbs do and led should be the last bulb some people will ever buy. I highly recommend them. you can touch these bulbs but shortly they will begin giving you 1st degree burn . you can not get away with swapping hands when holding a hot bulb like you can with cfl bulbs and they should not give you horrible third degree burns or burn your house down or burn up your electric money like halogen and incandescent bulbs will . the kobi led chip (according to my research) seems to be the only one to have solved all the problems of the past with led bulbs ie.. high lumen ,>5k k color,ect. output. kobi led and cfl bulbs seem to produce the same lumen to power usage but the led does not... » Read More you can touch these bulbs but shortly they will begin giving you 1st degree burn . you can not get away with swapping hands when holding a hot bulb like you can with cfl bulbs and they should not give you horrible third degree burns or burn your house down or burn up your electric money like halogen and incandescent bulbs will . the kobi led chip (according to my research) seems to be the only one to have solved all the problems of the past with led bulbs ie.. high lumen ,>5k k color,ect. output. kobi led and cfl bulbs seem to produce the same lumen to power usage but the led does not contain mercury like cfl bulbs do and led should be the last bulb some people will ever buy. I highly recommend them. « Show Less
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I use this for a 100w powersun uva/uvb bulb and it works perfect, i dont know how a ceramic heat emitter would do, but i dont think there should be a problem at all.
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I have coils (unfortunately) and it works. However, the coils easily scratch the bottom. So ceramic could do same. But it doesn't take away from the performance.
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It would depend on the kind of batteries you use. But I would not recommend these. I ended up returning them. I could barely feel the heat, even with high quality batteries. I purchased the more expensive sock type that takes D batteries. Now those work!!
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As long as you keep the emitter from coming in direct contact with the wood surface or anything flammable, you should not have any problems. Our is mounted only about an inch from a sheet of plexiglass and it has been that way for almost a year. They are pretty safe as long as you keep don't allow any direct contact with material or your animal.
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These are stainless steel and copper on the bottom. Induction heat has no flames. I would think it would be the same as an electric range top. So I think it would be fine. Google it to be sure but we are talking about a form of Heat, and a form of metal. I think it would be fine but find out for sure if you have concerns. Hope this helps.
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They are coated in plastic and don't get too hit for my caloused hands. But if you don't cook a lot, they may get a bit warm for you. Keep a hotpad nearby and you'll be fine.