On 12-3095, JAN THOMAS wrote to TOM WEISS:
 JT> If Charlie ever gets the aviary built, the heat tape expense would
 JT> be well worth it.  It would allow us to use it for more months of
 JT> the year.
Indeed.  In fact, one could trace the nest box and potentially get a longer 
(outdoor) breeding season in.
 JT>  Those costs don't seem that great to me for a heated perch.  Of
 JT> course, I only have 2 birds, Fran might see it differently. . .  
The costs were approximate and vary considerably upon the quality of the heat 
tape.  For an outdoor aviary I would consider only commercial grade in 
conduit pipe sealed from moisture.  It would last at least 20 years trouble 
free (according to the manufactuerer).  The stuff I used is in use in 
sidewalks to melt ice and snow.
I'm interested in Fran's experiences with the demo unit I've sent her today 
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