20-07-2010, 12:57 PM | #1 |
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160W bulb to much for a 4 foot enclosure?
I was just wondering if a 160W bulb will be too hot for a 4 foot by 2 foot table? I have a 160W bulb at the moment (which has blown now) but I got it from someone else who used a larger enclosure than me.
I saw an Exo Terra 125W bulb that I thought might be more suitable. Thanks! |
20-07-2010, 01:06 PM | #2 |
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In my opinion, yes. I think more go for a 120w Mega Ray or the like, or a 125w Solar Glo. In my opinion, for a smallish table, 160w- is too intense a heat for torty to escape from and for you to maintain a good hot/cool gradient. See what others think.. xx Good Luck PS - yes, that 125w Exo Terra ones would be better suited I think.
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20-07-2010, 01:27 PM | #3 |
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I think it is - but you can always measure the basking temp to check. The 125W sounds like a better option.
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20-07-2010, 01:45 PM | #4 |
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Ive got a 125w solar glo in a 4ft x 2ft in 1 enclosure and a 120w mega ray in a 5ft x 3ft enclosure and temps frm about 29-35 degrees. So probably the 125w would be best.
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20-07-2010, 02:26 PM | #5 |
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Agree withe the others, I think a 160w would be too much and you'd struggle to get a cooler end
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20-07-2010, 03:13 PM | #6 |
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yes it is, 120 watts perfect
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20-07-2010, 03:22 PM | #7 |
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Yes 125w be okay but they are not all the same, the 160w Arcadia I have is designed to run at a lower heat
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20-07-2010, 03:42 PM | #8 |
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The 125 watt ones blow quickly, there is no soft start. If you don't mind changing them no problem. Otherwise elevate the 160 watt lamp higher and focus it with a narrow beam reflector. I use the 160 lamps and have them suspended 40 cm high to get 26-28 degrees & a little lower for mediteranian species. J
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20-07-2010, 03:45 PM | #9 |
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I have a 125w solar glo still going after 19 months though it hasn't been in constant use for that period. The UVB is all but worthless on it now though
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20-07-2010, 04:43 PM | #10 |
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Thanks guys.
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