If cost is an issue then a portable electric heater would be a better budget choice as the ceramic heater is more expensive.
Ceramic heat bulb life.
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Factor 1 cost.
These heaters consist of ceramic plates with aluminum baffles or coils.
Ceramic heat emitters are one of the best ways to provide a heat source to cold blooded pets.
The ceramic gets heated up when electricity passes through it and it passes on this heat to the aluminum baffles which in turn spread the heat to the room by way of convection.
Heat lamps are commonly found in restaurants to prevent freshly prepared hot dishes from cooling down before being delivered to the customer.
There are factors though that can help you determine which heater type best suits your needs.
This feit electric 250r40 1 hdrp 250 watt incandescent dimmable flood this feit electric 250r40 1 hdrp 250 watt incandescent dimmable flood br40 reflector heat lamp generates more warmth than a standard incandescent light.
Which ceramic heat emitter to get for reptiles.
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They are strange looking devices but well worth the cost.
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