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yuna1971 · 02-02-2011, 12:38 PM

I have the ZooMed Deep Dome for my 120w MR. This holder takes up to 160w. However, if I was to change the bulb to a 160w...then I would also change the holder. IMO, I prefer to have a bit of "room" where the wattage of the bulb matches the max of the holder.

Anita Sayles · 02-02-2011, 12:42 PM

Yeah I know what you mean, rather be a bit under with the wattage than right on the max

yuna1971 · 02-02-2011, 12:44 PM

Yup Anita,. Thats how I look at it too. I dont want either to melt, or have any chance of other risk - so if it means buying another holder and keeping the other for another time, then so be it.

**Alan1** · 02-02-2011, 01:22 PM

I will definitely be considering these in the future (scroll down to post #15 and onwards) http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...t=40737&page=2

they are only £20 too

I'd like to know exactly what equipment is required for these please. Holders, ballast and whatever else and if they can work with timers and stuff

That link above is no longer valid, the thread has now been split and can be seen in Evolving Husbandry section under Arcadia linear lamps or something

Anita Sayles · 02-02-2011, 04:59 PM

Well I've ordered the Arcadia 100 watt basking bulb... I'll update on the results

The holder that I already have is fine for that size.
Thanks everyone

Anita Sayles · 03-02-2011, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anita Sayles

Well I've ordered the Arcadia 100 watt basking bulb... I'll update on the results

The holder that I already have is fine for that size.
Thanks everyone

I'm using a regular spot bulb now on the tort table, good temps but no UV until the new bulb arrives. Is this safe for a few days?
I always add Nutrobal when feeding. Is there anything else I could be doing for Marley's well-being while he is without UV

Thanks

**Alan1** · 03-02-2011, 10:44 AM

it will be okay Anita. Some people actually keep their torts without UV bulbs and just provide the D3 and vitamins but it's not advised

Anita Sayles · 03-02-2011, 11:21 AM

Ok thanks

PumpkinPie · 05-02-2011, 07:06 PM

I'm onto my third Solarglo bulb in 4-5 months, I'm sick of them. The first two blew fairly quickly, this one the glass actually separated from the metal screw-in part. I know they're supposed to have a 6 month warranty but I've given up returning them, it ends up costing £5 just to post them back.

02-02-2011, 12:38 PM	#41
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	I have the ZooMed Deep Dome for my 120w MR. This holder takes up to 160w. However, if I was to change the bulb to a 160w...then I would also change the holder. IMO, I prefer to have a bit of "room" where the wattage of the bulb matches the max of the holder. __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

02-02-2011, 12:42 PM	#42
Anita Sayles Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, Devon UK Posts: 1,163	Yeah I know what you mean, rather be a bit under with the wattage than right on the max __________________ ... Be young, be foolish, but be happy... Life is too short to worry about unimportant things. Reach for the sky, touch your star, and then you find your dream... TheTams - 1965

02-02-2011, 12:44 PM	#43
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	Yup Anita,. Thats how I look at it too. I dont want either to melt, or have any chance of other risk - so if it means buying another holder and keeping the other for another time, then so be it. __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

02-02-2011, 01:22 PM	#44
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	I will definitely be considering these in the future (scroll down to post #15 and onwards) http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...t=40737&page=2 they are only £20 too I'd like to know exactly what equipment is required for these please. Holders, ballast and whatever else and if they can work with timers and stuff That link above is no longer valid, the thread has now been split and can be seen in Evolving Husbandry section under Arcadia linear lamps or something Last edited by Alan1; 03-02-2011 at 02:49 PM.

02-02-2011, 04:59 PM	#45
Anita Sayles Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, Devon UK Posts: 1,163	Well I've ordered the Arcadia 100 watt basking bulb... I'll update on the results The holder that I already have is fine for that size. Thanks everyone __________________ ... Be young, be foolish, but be happy... Life is too short to worry about unimportant things. Reach for the sky, touch your star, and then you find your dream... TheTams - 1965

03-02-2011, 10:44 AM	#47
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	it will be okay Anita. Some people actually keep their torts without UV bulbs and just provide the D3 and vitamins but it's not advised

03-02-2011, 11:21 AM	#48
Anita Sayles Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, Devon UK Posts: 1,163	Ok thanks __________________ ... Be young, be foolish, but be happy... Life is too short to worry about unimportant things. Reach for the sky, touch your star, and then you find your dream... TheTams - 1965

05-02-2011, 07:06 PM	#49
PumpkinPie Member Incubating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tyne and Wear, UK Posts: 209	I'm onto my third Solarglo bulb in 4-5 months, I'm sick of them. The first two blew fairly quickly, this one the glass actually separated from the metal screw-in part. I know they're supposed to have a 6 month warranty but I've given up returning them, it ends up costing £5 just to post them back.

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