250W ceramic heat emitter

This ceramic emitter is intended for keepers who need supplemental heat in terrariums with nocturnal animals or species that do not tolerate bright light. Because the ceramic shell resists moisture and thermal shock, it is also a fit for high-humidity setups where glass bulbs tend to fail.

Why it matters

• The ceramic shell resists corrosion and moisture and handles rapid temperature changes without cracking, unlike a glass bulb.
• In humid conditions it burns out less readily than standard heat bulbs.
• The manufacturer rates it for more than 10,000 hours of operation, considerably longer than typical heating bulbs.
• The dome shape concentrates heat and infrared radiation into a focused heat zone, and according to the supplier, 99% of the energy consumed is emitted as heat and infrared.

Specifications

• Power consumption: 250 W
• Thread: E27
• Dimensions: 120 x 160 mm
• Heat output: above 50°C at 15 cm; above 50°C at 30 cm; 42°C at 45 cm; 35°C at 60 cm; 31°C at 90 cm

What it works with

The emitter fits standard E27 lamp fittings and sockets, so it can be used with existing terrarium lighting hardware. Its heat output at 15 to 30 cm makes it suitable for a basking or hot zone, while the falloff at greater distances gives a graded temperature gradient across the enclosure.