28-11-2010, 07:12 PM | #11 |
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Glyn, thanks for that.
I think maybe the best option for me is to buy a new 160w MR. This will mean changing the holder too but its needs must. I wont risk meltdown with the current one. True, that probably wont happen but cant take that risk when I am at work all day. It might just make the difference. I dont really want to add more lamps Vicks. I have 4 in there now. Its just too much. 1 is the ceramic for night time. 1 is the halogen 50w (which might not be needed much once I change bulbs for basking), then the MR 120w, and the strip running accross the entire thing. I just dont want to add more - again, too much to think about when at work. Wigwamman, thanks for putting your thoughts in! I dont really want to change to a viv. I am happy with the initial set up. Its too much to do to even move whats in there now. I think Lily does like how things are. This is all for my peice of mind that the room has contained warmth, plus providing a good solid basking spot for Lily. I guess I just worry too much over little things....I say it just needs tweaking to fellow posters, I should take my own advice I guess once in a while. What do you all think - Al , Paul - where are you?? Read and let me know what you think...I think the change of wattage might just make the difference - that with the halogen to come on as a back up?? xx |
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Its hard to ditch the MR that I have. It has served me well and still throwing out good UV, its a year old......perhaps I can reuse it in due time when temps get a little easier. CAN THAT be done or will it just rot once I take it out and basically cant use it again...???????????????????
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OR....am I worrying for nothing, and just LEAVE all as is........................?????????????
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i think you need to get the wine out.
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You'll get used to me like this.....I have always been a worry wart and headcase, WWM!
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PAUL -So what do you think, change it to a 160w for now, keep the 120w and change back when better milder temps outside? It should boost the ambient and the basking one would think...wouldnt it?
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The Arcadia is not producing high heat, but the bulb has been reliable and with my setup in the shed, i can run a 100w spot along side it.
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Cant understand why as a 160w it doesnt act like one!. People will buy and expect that sort of heat output. See my earlier questions.....What do you think? Then its a case of which one will do what I want??
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It would once the bulb height has been set, if you hit some cooler temp's in your house for a period, i would ride it out. There is not much more that you can do for Lilly, equipment wise. If he goes into a bit of a slow down the next couple of months, it will do him no harm as i see because he is healthy, the lamp's on will bring him back up after a natural temp rise.
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