19-06-2014, 08:48 PM | #1 |
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High wattage desk lamps?
Hi, I've seen a lot of you use desk lamp type things as basking lights and one would be ideal in the table I'm making, but the only ones I have found in shops are really low wattage? I think the most I found could take 40w which probably isn't going to give a hot enough basking spot?
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19-06-2014, 09:55 PM | #2 |
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I never found a high wattage one but worth remembering you need a ceramic holder as even low watt bulbs get hot if on for hours on end
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20-06-2014, 07:29 AM | #3 |
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you could keep an eye out for a anglepoise lamp and uprate the wiring, because these are free standing you can position them anywhere, I picked up a couple at the local carboot sale.
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Gosh I wouldn't know where to start with wiring stuff. I'll just get one of the clamp on ones from the pet shop. I can easily nail an extra bit to the table for it
Thanks for the replies guys
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Not too sure what you are looking for, but could take a look online at one of the stores e.g. Swell - they do all sorts of lights / lamps
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I picked one up from the reptile shop today it takes up to 100w but I'm getting good temps with a 60w bulb. Got everything set up for torty arriving tomorrow
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