Hobby Elstein Radiator – 150W

The Hobby Elstein Radiator is a ceramic infrared heater that warms reptiles and insects without giving off light. Because it produces heat only, it can be used day and night without disturbing the animals’ natural light cycle. This model is rated at 150W.

Key features of the Hobby Elstein Radiator

• Ceramic infrared heater
• No light emitted
• Usable day and night
• Wattage: 150W

Choosing the wattage

Pick the wattage by terrarium size and how much warmer than the room it needs to be: 60 W suits smaller enclosures, 100 W and 150 W medium terrariums, and 250 W large enclosures or cool rooms. It is better to choose slightly more power and control it with a thermostat than to run an undersized heater flat out. Use a porcelain lamp holder rated for the wattage, mount the heater above a mesh lid or inside a protective basket, and place the thermostat probe at animal level in the warm zone. The emitter gets very hot, so let it cool before touching and keep it clear of decorations.

Good to know

Use it in a ceramic fitting with a thermostat, and make sure animals cannot touch the heater.

Product details

• Brand: Hobby
• Product: Hobby Elstein Radiator – 150W
• Size: 150W
• Category: Reptile Heating & Lighting