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

£677.51

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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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