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I dealt with the light/heat issue a little differently. I used a 250w lamp because I knew it would likely be too much rather than not enough. Then I engineered the baffles you see on either side of the lamp. When completely closed, no(only a tiny amount) of heat penetrates the baffles. And with central air in the room, any that does get in is ventilated away. The room is probably 20 x 30, so I'm not concerned with the excess heat being directed upward. By regulating the angle of the baffles I can control how much heat/light gets into the cage.
I monitored the temperature the day before they came and took many readings just so I would know for sure...During the day, they are practically closed. Toward midnight the temperature here south of Denver has been in 60s, and since we turn off the air, I have to open them slightly more to keep the temperature around 85 in the center.
I monitored the temperature the day before they came and took many readings just so I would know for sure...During the day, they are practically closed. Toward midnight the temperature here south of Denver has been in 60s, and since we turn off the air, I have to open them slightly more to keep the temperature around 85 in the center.