New UVB Bulbs

**egyptiandan64** · 08-01-2008, 05:37 PM

When you get your new combined UV and heat bulb, please be sure to "burn in" the bulb for at least 12 hours before you use it on your tortoises. This means to plug it in somewhere, not near you or any other animals, and let it run for 12 hours. In the first 12 hours they produce tremendous amounts of UV which can harm your tortoise's eyes.

Danny

wildlifewarrior · 08-01-2008, 05:44 PM

cheers for that dan, dispite not using them on torts, i am goign to start using them with my rankins and such....so thanks for that info.

Rachy · 08-01-2008, 05:53 PM

This maybe a stupid question, but does that also apply to just UV bulbs aswell as the combined ones?

alicia · 08-01-2008, 05:56 PM

rachy i was just thinkin this as i dont have a combined one, i have a uv tube of 10.0 24 or something watts, is this the same?

alicia · 08-01-2008, 06:11 PM

ohh feww!! :P

Dr.Dolittle · 08-01-2008, 06:33 PM

I never did that

Poor Alfie.
DD

Dazza · 08-01-2008, 07:07 PM

The lamps UVB output was at it highest when the lamps are first used, but providing the lamps are installed correctly and at the right height then there should be no ill affects to any reptiles eyes.

Not suggesting Dan is incorrect in anyway and its always best to excercise caution, so sound advice.

Dazza

Dazza · 10-01-2008, 09:14 PM

I have done some digging and asked around and the bulbs to watch are the compact uv lamps - mainly the those made in china, they seem to give off a higher level uv radation when new - most have been removed from sale and zoo med now give theres some burn in time before dispatch to cut down the radiation.

The combined UV/Heat lamps are not affected with this problem, as long as they are installed correctly they can be used on your animals straight away, with no ill affects.

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor.htm

All of the bulbs on my site are safe for immediate use, i gather lots of data before listing things so i can sell with confidance - please beware of cheap lamps nd those chinese imports, i understand my lamps dont fit everyones budgets so if you find a cheap lamp drop me a pm and i will see if have a uv data on them for you there are some very dangerous products for sale so please be careful - this does'nt apply to all lamps so if in doubt drop me a pm - you dont have to buy from me to get an opinon

Rgds
Dazza

lozzy2k1 · 13-01-2008, 09:30 PM

hi wot is a combined uvb and heat bulb what do they look like and wher do i get one from can they be used in vivariums? and for hatchlings? my dad is making me a tortoise table but need to get measurements first. so for now im using my viv and letting more air in its a wooden one with cabinate like doorsw and at not at eye level as tort is little and im getting a hatchling well 5month old

Ajay · 13-01-2008, 09:35 PM

Hey, have a look on Dazza's site (link is in his sig) and if you have any questions about attachments/fittings etc ask him. A lot of us order our lights etc from him, great service (and prices!!)

P.S. Dazza, cheque's in the post.. SW members should get discount for commission lol

jk!!

08-01-2008, 05:37 PM	#1
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	New UVB Bulbs When you get your new combined UV and heat bulb, please be sure to "burn in" the bulb for at least 12 hours before you use it on your tortoises. This means to plug it in somewhere, not near you or any other animals, and let it run for 12 hours. In the first 12 hours they produce tremendous amounts of UV which can harm your tortoise's eyes. Danny __________________

08-01-2008, 05:56 PM	#4
alicia Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: waterlooville, Hampshire Posts: 2,328	rachy i was just thinkin this as i dont have a combined one, i have a uv tube of 10.0 24 or something watts, is this the same? __________________ 0.0.2 graeca ibera

08-01-2008, 06:11 PM	#5
alicia Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: waterlooville, Hampshire Posts: 2,328	ohh feww!! :P __________________ 0.0.2 graeca ibera

08-01-2008, 06:33 PM	#6
Dr.Dolittle Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,085	I never did that Poor Alfie. DD __________________ Mommy of a leopard tortoise called Alfie! Known as Dr.Dolittle/DD on the forums,Sarah with my friends and Sarbear in the chatroom! You can just call me any of the above^^^ lol!

08-01-2008, 07:07 PM	#7
Dazza Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,486	The lamps UVB output was at it highest when the lamps are first used, but providing the lamps are installed correctly and at the right height then there should be no ill affects to any reptiles eyes. Not suggesting Dan is incorrect in anyway and its always best to excercise caution, so sound advice. Dazza __________________ www.inkaproducts.co.uk www.megaray.co.uk

08-01-2008, 05:44 PM	#2
wildlifewarrior Banned Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: stokie for life Posts: 4,272	cheers for that dan, dispite not using them on torts, i am goign to start using them with my rankins and such....so thanks for that info.

08-01-2008, 05:53 PM	#3
Rachy Member Hatchling Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 544	This maybe a stupid question, but does that also apply to just UV bulbs aswell as the combined ones?

10-01-2008, 09:14 PM	#8
Dazza Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,486	I have done some digging and asked around and the bulbs to watch are the compact uv lamps - mainly the those made in china, they seem to give off a higher level uv radation when new - most have been removed from sale and zoo med now give theres some burn in time before dispatch to cut down the radiation. The combined UV/Heat lamps are not affected with this problem, as long as they are installed correctly they can be used on your animals straight away, with no ill affects. http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor.htm All of the bulbs on my site are safe for immediate use, i gather lots of data before listing things so i can sell with confidance - please beware of cheap lamps nd those chinese imports, i understand my lamps dont fit everyones budgets so if you find a cheap lamp drop me a pm and i will see if have a uv data on them for you there are some very dangerous products for sale so please be careful - this does'nt apply to all lamps so if in doubt drop me a pm - you dont have to buy from me to get an opinon Rgds Dazza __________________ www.inkaproducts.co.uk www.megaray.co.uk

13-01-2008, 09:30 PM	#9
lozzy2k1 Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Shipley, Bradford, uk Posts: 352	combined uvb and heat bulb hi wot is a combined uvb and heat bulb what do they look like and wher do i get one from can they be used in vivariums? and for hatchlings? my dad is making me a tortoise table but need to get measurements first. so for now im using my viv and letting more air in its a wooden one with cabinate like doorsw and at not at eye level as tort is little and im getting a hatchling well 5month old __________________ Lozzy 1 Leopard-Georgie 4 years old 1 Marginated- 5 years old 2 twin Turkish Spur-popeye/percy 3 years old 1 dog-cavalier king-charles-Alfie 2 years old 1 parrotlet-Kiwi- 2 year old Tropical Fish Gold fish 3 bunnies- Muffin, Gizmo, Buttons 1 guinea pig- Guiness Pond fish

13-01-2008, 09:35 PM	#10
Ajay Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: May 2007 Location: Durham Posts: 1,000	Hey, have a look on Dazza's site (link is in his sig) and if you have any questions about attachments/fittings etc ask him. A lot of us order our lights etc from him, great service (and prices!!) P.S. Dazza, cheque's in the post.. SW members should get discount for commission lol jk!! __________________ Ajay xxx 0.0.2 Testudo hermanni boettgeri 0.0.2 Geochelone carbonaria 0.0.1 Testudo horsfieldii 1.0.0 Eublepharis macularius 1.0.0 Canis familiaris I am no longer a student; AT LAST!!

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