Is anyone using the Premier "heat plate" brooder for chicks?

[SIMZ]

I saw this after I purchased an Ecoglow. Does anyone have this new Premier heat plate and want to share how they like it?

Thanks!

 

[Caitlin_VT]

I think that it is a brand new product. I was going to order another Ecoglow, but after getting the new Premier 1 catalog and seeing their design, I am excited to try it for half the cost!

 

[Caitlin_VT]

Oh, and if anyone is wondering, the wattage is almost the same for the Brinsea 50 and Premier's 50 (60 watts and 62 watts, respectively).

 

[SIMZ]

My Ecoglow just came in the mail today. I'm considering returning it to try this product instead. Decisions, decisions......

 

[Caitlin_VT]

I really wanted a Ecoglow 50, but the price was too much. I'm glad that I waited! Definitely getting the 50. They are also a little bit bigger than the Ecoglows.

 

[aart]

Does Premiere make a 20 also?

ETA: yes, Yes they do!

http://www.premier1supplies.com/detail.php?prod_id=120893&criteria=brooder

 

[Caitlin_VT]

.... I bought 2 of the 20's instead... Will be able to compare soon!

 

[aart]

The Premier webpage didn't show the dimensions...they also show a 'cover' for sale but not pics showing with and without said cover.
I emailed asking these questions, will see if I get an answer.

@Caitlin_VT did you order the cover? Does the catalog give the dimensions?

 

[Caitlin_VT]

The 20 is 12" x 12". The 50 is 24" x 16". If you add the product to your cart it gives the dimensions. In their catalog they show pictures with and without the cover. I did not get it because you can cover the top with a piece of that thicker cling wrap (forget what its called!) and just peel it off when you are done brooding = no mess to clean off the top!

 

[The Lazy L]

I'd be interested in the quality of the 1/2 price units. I'll let somebody else risk their chicks.