Apologies if this has already been discussed, but I would like to hear if anyone uses a ceramic reptile heater in a walk-in greenhouse during winter months to maintain temperature, particularly in California.
If so what is the experience?
Please let me know your thoughts, I would like to use one to maintain a minimum temperature of around 60°F for my Phals.
I don't see how any reptile heater intended to be placed under a terrarium could keep a greenhouse at 60 F / 15.5C during even a moderately cool night. You will need a larger heater. It will cost quite a bit of money to run.
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Your phals. will be unhappy at 60°F without additional heat. In your climate (I worked in Vista) they’ll do better indoors by a window. Add some seedling heating mats if you keep your house cool in the winter.
I don't see how any reptile heater intended to be placed under a terrarium could keep a greenhouse at 60 F / 15.5C during even a moderately cool night. You will need a larger heater. It will cost quite a bit of money to run.
Thanks ES for the reply.
I think I will move the phals inside near window instead trying to heat the greenhouse.
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Originally Posted by Dimples
Your phals. will be unhappy at 60°F without additional heat. In your climate (I worked in Vista) they’ll do better indoors by a window. Add some seedling heating mats if you keep your house cool in the winter.
Thanks Dimples.
I think I will go with your suggestion, I will move the phals indoors near to window.