munty king 0 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I keep my dogs outside on a farm in kennels, there kennels are 4ftx4ft with a 10ft x 5ft run, fully insulated and filled with straw. Last week I looked into heat lamps, after a bit of research mainly on poultry sites I bought 3 x 250 watt heat lamps (1 for each kennel) Today I fitted them and was amazed at the amount of heat that actually comes out of them, after about half an hour I could actually put my head in the kennels and feel the heat. I normally put kennel coats on my dogs but took them off tonight because of the lamps, I want to know if anyone else uses these and there thoughts on them. Do you think I should leave there kennel coats on them, I dont pay for electric where my kennels are so I can leave them on 24/7. The only down side is it looks like a brothel with all the red lights!! LOL!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 207 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 how many brothels have you been,,,,,, ben said youd been a few Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BORNHUNTER 0 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 You can buy ceramic ones. they are a bit more expensive! they dont keep them awake though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
munty king 0 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 lol clipper I think ben has been telling you porky's, never needed to go to one mate, its Mr Ben who cant live without them! Bornhunter do the lamps normally keep dogs awake?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happylamper 7 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I keep my dogs outside on a farm in kennels, there kennels are 4ftx4ft with a 10ft x 5ft run, fully insulated and filled with straw. Last week I looked into heat lamps, after a bit of research mainly on poultry sites I bought 3 x 250 watt heat lamps (1 for each kennel) Today I fitted them and was amazed at the amount of heat that actually comes out of them, after about half an hour I could actually put my head in the kennels and feel the heat. I normally put kennel coats on my dogs but took them off tonight because of the lamps, I want to know if anyone else uses these and there thoughts on them. Do you think I should leave there kennel coats on them, I dont pay for electric where my kennels are so I can leave them on 24/7. The only down side is it looks like a brothel with all the red lights!! LOL!! yes i also use heat lamps very good.my mate has got heating tubes which he's got them under the beds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest little lurcher Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 i use them , great aint they , however ive changed over to greenhouse type heaters wired under the raised beds as i had a suicidal whippet who loved chewing the wires!!! both keep my dogs lovely and warm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluedogge 1 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 whats the running costs on those lads? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happylamper 7 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 i don't know mate and i don't give a toss mate longs the dogs are warm.you've got to keep them right fella only the best for these dogs, they get better treated and then our lass does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabbit muncher 0 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 had mine for years now only problrm i cant get a red bulb only clear anyone no where i can get one from Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k94v 12 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 had mine for years now only problrm i cant get a red bulb only clear anyone no where i can get one from ebay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happylamper 7 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 had mine for years now only problrm i cant get a red bulb only clear anyone no where i can get one from it is hard to get hold of them, the only place i know is b.a.t.a which do all the horse stuff, dogs ect., going there today need a new bulb one went on me last nite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabbit muncher 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 had mine for years now only problrm i cant get a red bulb only clear anyone no where i can get one from it is hard to get hold of them, the only place i know is b.a.t.a which do all the horse stuff, dogs ect., going there today need a new bulb one went on me last nite. cheers will give it a try Quote Link to post Share on other sites
multi1 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 a word of warning Don't buy bulbs off internet they always come knackered from posting any farm stores will sell them or agricultural suppliers last lot i got 7 out of 10 were fooked in post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 26,875 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 http://www.doghealth.co.uk/heatlamp.htm £20 for the lamp extra £7.50 for the bulb if bought together. £12 for the bulb on its own. + postage for them i used this company and the bulb came through the post with no probs. it may have been a parcel courier i cant remember. but like multi1 said above , if you have a farm suplies local go there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clay man 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 heat lamps are for breading bitches and on pups not for full growing dogs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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