15-05-2013, 04:24 PM | #1 |
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spot bulb
I use a exo terra Sun glo bulb for the heat lamp and its just blown and need advice can I use a normal spot bulb from b&q with the same or lower watts
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16-05-2013, 09:02 AM | #2 |
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Yeah I think that would be ok in the interim. Maybe have a look at the Arcadia D3 combined bulbs? They provide heat and UVB in one bulb. But if you already have a strip for UVB, you could maybe have a look at some halogen bulbs.? Nice light and warmth and they last for ages.
Something like this range is good. I've used the flood type ones. http://www.lightbulbs2u.com/sylvania...5_226_232.html Hope this helps xx |
17-05-2013, 01:41 AM | #3 |
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I had a bad experience with exo terra bulb and would never get another one, I know this does not help
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17-05-2013, 08:48 AM | #4 |
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If you have a separate uv tube then there is no problem with a Tesco/b+q or a bulb from elsewhere as a heat source that's all i use at the end of the day heat is heat
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17-05-2013, 08:52 AM | #5 |
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I do the same as Gordon, I find it works out cheaper
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17-05-2013, 12:45 PM | #6 |
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I do the same as Gordon and Merlin.
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17-05-2013, 09:07 PM | #7 |
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all my tortoises have had B&Q bulbs for the past 7 years ! i only use individual strips and the leopard has a pigtail UVB (i cant remember why) i usually use the exoterra 15w 10% but have just got an arcadia one that lasts 9 months !
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