scottish lurcher 185 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) hi lads i have looked back about few other threads on this but bit worryed about using heat lamps in wooden kennels from a fire risk point of view i have fitted a tube heater but doesnt really do much can anyone suggest another from of good heating for kennels love to see pics of your heating systems and would heat lamps be the best set up? thanks lads and lasses Edited January 3, 2010 by scottish lurcher Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chester 147 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 hi lads i have looked back about few other threads on this but bit worryed about using heat lamps in wooden kennels from a fire risk point of view i have fitted a tube heater but doesnt really do much can anyone suggest another from of good heating for kennels love to see pics of your heating systems and would heat lamps be the best set up? thanks lads and lasses why not put a oil filled radatior in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chester 147 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 hi lads i have looked back about few other threads on this but bit worryed about using heat lamps in wooden kennels from a fire risk point of view i have fitted a tube heater but doesnt really do much can anyone suggest another from of good heating for kennels love to see pics of your heating systems and would heat lamps be the best set up? thanks lads and lasses why not put a oil filled radatior in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottish lurcher 185 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 hi lads i have looked back about few other threads on this but bit worryed about using heat lamps in wooden kennels from a fire risk point of view i have fitted a tube heater but doesnt really do much can anyone suggest another from of good heating for kennels love to see pics of your heating systems and would heat lamps be the best set up? thanks lads and lasses thanks buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Doyle 59 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 i was thinking if i had a small rad i could put it in my dogs kennel as its beside my fathers shed and i could use the fir in the shed to heat it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 try lining the shed with kingspan that tube heater should be ample then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest little lurcher Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 i bought kennel heat pads ,a company called petnap do them they dont feel that warm but when you put your hand on them you will feel a good warmth coming under the dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dog fox 16 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 try lining the shed with kingspan that tube heater should be ample then have king span under all my beds ,you cant beat it ,its freezing out there and the terriers and lurcher are all toastie and warm, get a peice of king span put it on floor and sit on it for a couple of minutes ,you,ll be surprised how much heat comes back off your own body ,the stuff is a god send ,get it from any builders yard in 8x4 sheets not to expensive either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tarn 7 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 was wondering what is kingspan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
budgie123 163 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I use an oil filled radiator which is controlled by a seperate thermostat.Had radiator for years and is still like new. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt241075 12 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 was wondering what is kingspan. kingspan is just a foil backed insulation an alternative to a mineral wool eg.rockwool it comes in sheet form 8 x 4 etc matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anagallis_arvensis 2 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) I couldnt afford kingspan, but lined my kennel with 2 inch thick polysteryne sheets with some more wood inside. That said dog is in the house the last week. Edited January 10, 2010 by anagallis_arvensis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ellir0305 9 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 i false floored my dogs sleeping box with plywood and 2" polystyrene board. then a good layer of hay and a couple of blankets. the box is 4x2x2' and the dog is toasty warm with no other heating. atb rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
higgins 75 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 This dog doesn't care much for heating... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
inan 841 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 hi lads i have looked back about few other threads on this but bit worryed about using heat lamps in wooden kennels from a fire risk point of view i have fitted a tube heater but doesnt really do much can anyone suggest another from of good heating for kennels love to see pics of your heating systems and would heat lamps be the best set up? thanks lads and lasses No heating in my sheds,the dogs are in a shed within a shed,with two sets of flaps for access,their beds are full of shredded paper.I have upped their food intake by 25%, to compensate for the cold ,and I add extra fat and cod liver oil to their feed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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