Shelled Warriors Forums
 

Go Back   Shelled Warriors Forums > Tortoise Information > Housing

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-07-2012, 01:00 PM   #1
StephenDawn
Member
Egg
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 77
Default Combined lighting.

Well we have just had our second Exo Terra solar glow bulb blow before its warranty is up and this time its taken the Exo Terra fixture with it! Because we are in a mad rush to buy a new one to save our izzi freezing her shell off we are going to get another Exo terra fixture to fit the spare bulb we have. But we have heard of many a problem with them recently and just wondering what you guys think is the best product to use.

We are probably always going to stick with combined as it is just care free and space saving so what we are looking for... bulbs and fixtures that will last the longest, ability to put fixture in different locations i.e hang from top/side struts and the big one.. cost effective. If on the other hand you feel exo terra solar glow bulb and glow light fixture are fine just say so its all about opinions. Thanks guys!
StephenDawn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2012, 01:05 PM   #2
TillyTortoise
Senior Member
Adult
 
TillyTortoise's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
Posts: 2,327
Default

Solar glows do seem to have a poor reputation.. Arcadia D3 100w or 160w seems to be one of the best combined bulbs about at the moment. As for lighting fixtures, Exo terra glow light large is what most use with them
__________________
Ross
TillyTortoise is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2012, 01:15 PM   #3
StephenDawn
Member
Egg
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 77
Default

Right ill have to look that one up, do you use one? if so how long about does one bulb last? we use that fixture im just pretty gutted that the fixture blew as well, we have a surge protector also so its obviously a bulb fault
StephenDawn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2012, 01:18 PM   #4
TillyTortoise
Senior Member
Adult
 
TillyTortoise's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
Posts: 2,327
Default

I have 3 running at the moment and have had no problems, they are covered by a 12 month no quibble guarantee I use these holders.. Not the prettiest but they are made to last! http://www.inkaproducts.co.uk/dome-s...amp-p-167.html
__________________
Ross
TillyTortoise is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2012, 04:25 PM   #5
StephenDawn
Member
Egg
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 77
Default

brill, do you still change the bulbs every 6 months or do these ones not lose their effect?
StephenDawn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2012, 04:45 PM   #6
TillyTortoise
Senior Member
Adult
 
TillyTortoise's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
Posts: 2,327
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by StephenDawn View Post
brill, do you still change the bulbs every 6 months or do these ones not lose their effect?
Recommended to change then every 12 months.
__________________
Ross
TillyTortoise is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2012, 04:52 PM   #7
Alan1
Super Moderator
Adult
 
Alan1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Sunny Scotland
Posts: 21,512
Default

I have had 2 Arcadia 160w bulbs running for about 21 months and 18 months and not only have they not blown, they are still producing great levels of UVB. See here

I use this bulb and this holder and this stand

the bulbs have a 12 month guarantee.

If your bulbs are blowing then it could be that they are not getting a good connection - see here
Alan1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2012, 05:06 PM   #8
StephenDawn
Member
Egg
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 77
Default

theres definitely nothing wrong with the way the fixture was/ bulb screwed in as it was as tight as possible and all parts are as they should be. We've bought a new fixture now and alls good but from whats been said we're probably going to change to the arcadia bulbs so thanks alot for your help guys!
StephenDawn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2012, 05:08 PM   #9
gwenq
Member
Hatchling
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Scotland
Posts: 507
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by TillyTortoise View Post
Solar glows do seem to have a poor reputation.. Arcadia D3 100w or 160w seems to be one of the best combined bulbs about at the moment. As for lighting fixtures, Exo terra glow light large is what most use with them
I have had two sets of the above combinations running since February and I have had no bother at all - touch wood, fingers crossed!!!
gwenq is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2012, 07:31 PM   #10
Easter Bunny
Senior Member
Adult
 
Easter Bunny's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 5,337
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by caledonia View Post
I have had 2 Arcadia 160w bulbs running for about 21 months and 18 months and not only have they not blown, they are still producing great levels of UVB. See here

I use this bulb and this holder and this stand

the bulbs have a 12 month guarantee.

If your bulbs are blowing then it could be that they are not getting a good connection - see here

I use the same Bulb, stand and holder as Alan.

I used to use the solarglo bulbs and they kept blowing. I actually emailed the company and complained so they gave me a free one.

If the holder blew aswell, you might just need to change the fuse. xx
__________________
Lynne x
Easter Bunny is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:30 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.