18-01-2010, 01:21 AM | #21 |
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I never had any problems with the mega ray bulbs,but when i get them shipped the bulb is just laying in the bottom of the box with a handful of peanuts witch could be the reason why they dont always work good
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19-01-2010, 10:01 PM | #22 | |
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My spare is approx 2 years old, I got it off Dazza just after my original faulty one was sent back to the t rex UK distributer at the time. So it was before mega ray was readily available in the UK marketplace. I had heard that the trex active UV were supposed to be the meag ray bulbs which didnt quite hit the mark, but reading what I have I think both myself and Mum have been very lucky with our trex bulbs and would make me think twice about rushing out to get a mega ray now when these bulbs expire.
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03-02-2010, 12:06 PM | #23 |
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I think these bulbs should have at least a 12 month warranty for lighting up even if not a UVB guarantee
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03-02-2010, 12:57 PM | #24 |
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I use megaray have done for years.......never had any problems with them I replaced them after 2 years use as the uv had dropped, no problems with the bulbs at all.
Tried one of the Halide sets from shelled warriors shop (dessert bright) and it was rubbish, uv was terrible right from the start, the whole lot went in the bin after just 2 months.........would never buy another one of those again. |
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03-02-2010, 01:28 PM | #26 | |
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Many years ago we had a 150w bathroom heat bulb which was similar in size to these MV bulbs but of course just produced heat, no mercury in there but it worked for something like 10 years before packing in and in winter it was left on for hours as a heat source. I think at £50 a go we are entitled to better than what we are getting from all MVB manufacturers. Megaray in my opinion are not so much the best, it's more a case of not being as bad as the others |
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03-02-2010, 01:43 PM | #27 |
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It'll be interesting to know if Gem is UK or US based, as "Wolverine" who posted in either this or another MR thread said they'd had no problems with them (Wolverine is in the US) Maybe it is a power conversion thing.
And for Yuna, this is the Komodo bulb http://www.komodoproducts.com/KOMODO%20UV-SUN%20BULB.html If you google "komodo UV-Sun", you'll find a few UK stockists. Last edited by Kirkie; 03-02-2010 at 01:57 PM. |
03-02-2010, 09:05 PM | #28 |
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Kirkie/everyone - I may sound silly or dumb here but how is everyone measuring UV from these bulbs. ?? I dont understand - I think I need a lecture or a HOW to do here,
Should i be worried about this - as I will be honest I have no clue about how to measure UV, nor when or how often I should do this. xx Im worried. For info - Had a 120w MR for about 4-5months. |
03-02-2010, 09:09 PM | #29 |
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You can buy a UV meter, you use that to measure it. If you have lots of tortoises, are really keen it might be worth buying one.
Most just rely on changing bulbs at regular intervals depending on what sort of bulb you are using. |
03-02-2010, 09:36 PM | #30 |
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they are £125 rachel
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