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Old 31-10-2016, 04:37 PM   #1
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Hello

I have used Megaray for years but they seem to cause issues for me so I am thinking of giving another brand a go. Any favourites or recommendations?
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Hi Stacey

the arcadia lamps have a great reputation with members here. I think most go for the 100 watt.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcadia-D3...1%26rkt%3D1%26
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I prefer separate uv and basking, but have one table with a combi and have always used Arcadia and had no issues.
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Old 01-11-2016, 07:08 PM   #4
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I have used Megaray for years but they seem to cause issues for me so I am thinking of giving another brand a go. Any favourites or recommendations?
Hi can I ask what issues you have had. Maybe the problem is combi lamps in the situation you have them.
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Old 02-11-2016, 10:36 AM   #5
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They keep flickering and then stop working way before their time. I've spoken to Megaray and they have sent replacements but they do the same. I have them in a Dome Holder pointing straight down. I have had two for some which I have to keep switching between, it's like they need a rest and it's not like they're on 24/7. It's a shame because i like being loyal to a company and I have been using Megaray since 2010 but I think I need to try another brand now.

Thank you for your responses, I will have a look at the other options.
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I have been using mega ray for many years and have on occasion had flickering the reason I do persevere with them is because of the increased activity during the winter months for my young Leopards . Previous I used Powersun which I had no issues with. To be honest I rarely use Lamps in the summer and in the winter my heatlamps are only on for up to 6 hours daily
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They keep flickering and then stop working way before their time. I've spoken to Megaray and they have sent replacements but they do the same. I have them in a Dome Holder pointing straight down. I have had two for some which I have to keep switching between, it's like they need a rest and it's not like they're on 24/7. It's a shame because i like being loyal to a company and I have been using Megaray since 2010 but I think I need to try another brand now.

Thank you for your responses, I will have a look at the other options.
there may be issues with the filament ? Just double check the connection into the holder. Sometimes I find they may dust up over time and the connection isn't clear, or the bulb is too cold on lighting. (do this all unplugged!!!! ) don't want you coming back on here saying you've frazzled your hair into a new look.
Arcadia are brilliant I think. ive tried different makes 125W 160 W etc but dependent on set up I love the 80w Arcadia though have them 100w for colder areas, they aren't so dazzling to look at either. I sometimes have 7 going in different tables and the glow and warmth adds to the ambience. CB
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