Heating Plates-Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large

Provides gentle warmth to chicks, ducklings, goslings, poults, keets and other young poultry in the brooder.

 

 

Height of all sizes adjusts from 1.5" to 6" by adjusting the yellow legs. ABS plastic. Cord: 70"L

Use a Heating Plate Temperature Controller which allows control of Premier's Heating Plates output between 20% - 100% of full output.

Chicks stay warm by near contact with the underside of the plate. The bottom-side surface of the heating plate is warm, but not hot.

 

Heating plate advantages over a heat lamp:

• Uses much less electricity. Only 15 watts (66 for the larger plate) vs 175 or 250 watts for a heat lamp.
• Less risk of fire because of the much lower surface temperature (only 125°).
• Field observation: Birds raised under plates appear more calm than those raised under lamps.

 

The rugged plate cover (optional) prevents older chicks from perching on top and fouling the unit with droppings. However, the plate can be hand-washed (do not submerge in water) to remove dust and debris.

Use the yellow legs to set the height low enough so it almost touches the backs of chicks. Height adjustment is important. As the chicks grow, use the adjustable legs to increase the height of the plate above the bedding and chicks.

 

Worried that the plate feels hot to the touch? It isn't. If chicks get too warm, they can and do move out from under it for a time. Don't overcrowd—chicks need to have space to move around as they like.

When the heating plate is plugged directly into the outlet, the red light comes on and stays on.

When it is plugged into the Heating Plate Temperature Controller, it will blink based on the min/max adjustment. Slow blink toward minimum and quicker toward max. If you turn it all the way up, it will come on full time.

If hand-washing to remove dust and debris, do not submerge in water.

 

1 year warranty