Heated Large Colony Bat Box - Plywood/Ceramic/ABS Plastic - L13 x W35 x H78 cm

~~£677.51~~

Product information

Description

General description

Our Heated Bat Box is designed to meet the needs of ecologists, consultants, and developers seeking effective mitigation for the loss of maternity roosts. Recommended by Scottish Natural Heritage, this bat box is ideal for providing a heated roost space, encouraging maternity colonies of pipistrelle bats. It features a large design with three crevices, making it suitable for larger roosts or maternity groups.

Technical specifications

Materials: Box - Exterior Grade Plywood with ceramic inserts; Controller - ABS plastic

Dimensions: Height - 78 cm, Width - 35 cm, Depth - 13 cm

Weight: 16.2 kg

Entrance: 17 mm wide slot

Internal: 3 internal crevices approximately 20 mm wide with 3 ceramic inserts

Cable: 10 m long flexible cable

Installation

Easy to install with a simple 3-step process:

1. Fit the bat box on the wall and run the 10 m cable into the building

2. Plug the Temperature Controller into a mains socket

3. Switch on the power and activate the RCD plug to start the heating system

No electrician is required; it is genuinely 'plug and play'

Only basic tools are needed to secure the bat box and cable

Usage

Thermostatically controlled heating system

Operating costs are modest, with electricity costs unlikely to exceed £20 per year

Designed for easy operation with user-friendly controls

Other information

Safety features include fully enclosed electrical parts, double insulation, malfunction alarm, and integrated residual current circuit breaker

Alarms for overheating and disconnection

External surfaces treated with water-based non-toxic wood treatment

Images and videos available upon request

Features

Brand
OTHERS
Length
13 cm
Width
35 cm
Height
78 cm
Weight
16.2 kg

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