Farm and ranch
Petten 60W Chick Heat Plate — Adjustable Brooder Heater, ETL-Certified
Product description
This kit contains a single 60-watt flat heating plate, an adjustable two-leg stand with hardware for assembly, two star bolts for fastening, and a long wired remote for temperature selection. The plate is designed to radiate warmth rather than emit bright light, approximating the comfort a mother hen gives to her brood.
The unit offers three heat levels that span roughly 110°F to 175°F at the plate surface; actual brooder air temperatures will be lower and depend on placement and ambient conditions. A 70-inch cable connects to an inline control so you can change settings without reaching into the brooder.
Adjustability is built into the legs: you can alter both height and angle so the plate grows with chicks from hatchling stage to older birds. Mounting options include standing on the supplied legs or attaching the heater to a wall or other surface with the provided hardware.
Safety was a focus in the design: the product carries ETL certification for electrical safety, and the flat-panel format reduces the risk associated with exposed bulbs. The low wattage keeps operating costs modest and makes overnight use practical in many indoor situations.
Setup is straightforward and requires no drilling when using the stand; you assemble the legs with the star bolts, set the angle, plug in, and choose a heat level. The plate’s surface is sloped to help limit droppings accumulation and to make cleaning easier.
Pros
- Low energy use with gentle radiant heat
- Flexible height, angle, and mounting options
- ETL-certified for electrical safety
Cons
- Limited coverage — not for large or very cold outdoor spaces
- Plastic components may feel lightweight
- Top heat setting can be hot to touch
VerdictA safer, energy-efficient alternative to incandescent heat lamps for indoor brooders and small coop use. The 60W panel provides gentle radiant warmth, mounts on the included stand or wall, and offers three temperature settings controlled by a long wired remote. It won’t replace high-output heaters in freezing outdoor conditions, but it’s an excellent option for brooding and supplemental coop heat.
Reviews
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SParks 5/5
Easy to put together and works well
Assembly was straightforward and the instructions were clear. The plate warms up fast and you change height and tilt with a single knob. Getting both legs exactly identical takes a bit of visual matching, but the leg markings help. On high it delivers comfortable warmth for newly hatched chicks and is much easier to clean and safer than an exposed bulb lamp.
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Brandee C. 5/5
Works well as an indoor brooder heater
Best suited to indoor brooder boxes rather than as a primary outdoor heat source. The plate performed nicely and my temperature gun showed accurate readings. Good design and a sensible choice as a supplemental heat source for baby chicks.
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Homesteading with Birds 4/5
Compact pad, modest heating capacity
The heater is fairly small, which fits tight brooders but means it warms fewer birds. Surface temps on high exceed 100°F and feel hot to the touch, yet the brooder air only reached about 85–90°F in a room-temp environment. Fine for indoor brooders, but I wouldn’t rely on it alone in an unheated barn during winter.
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Dmaggz 5/5
Good safe option for new coop projects
I’m building my first coop and this was the first thing I ordered. The ETL rating and absence of an exposed bulb were big selling points for me because I’m in a high fire-risk area. It’s energy efficient and straightforward to assemble — just the plate, two legs and bolts. I’m not thrilled about the plastic parts, but they make sense for safety around chicks.
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RPRM 3/5
Handy supplemental heat for chillier days
This unit provides a modest amount of warmth and is a safe choice when you only need to take the edge off cool nights. It’s not powerful, but construction is solid and the adjustable stand holds up well.
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Rainy Days & Mondays 5/5
Useful year-round for brooders and coop top-up heat
Versatile for brooding in spring and for providing mild ambient warmth in colder months. The height adjustments let you raise it as chicks grow so it’s useful beyond the first weeks. Low wattage means minimal draw overnight and feels safer than traditional lamp options.
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Aria 5/5
Much safer than traditional heat bulbs
I avoided heat lamps because of fire hazards, so I liked this flat-panel idea. The ETL mark gave confidence; the panel radiates heat without an exposed filament. It can be used flat over chicks, upright, or wall-mounted, and the legs feel sturdy. The long cord and inline remote make temp changes simple from outside the brooder.
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