24-03-2010, 11:11 AM | #1 |
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"Running in" a pwoersun
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I know I have to run in my new powersun for 24 hours before I use it in my tortoise enclosure. Can I do that in 2 x12 hours or 3x8 hours or does it need to be a straignt 24 hours? Thanks Chris |
25-03-2010, 03:19 PM | #2 |
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Hi Chris
There shouldn't be a need to burn in a good quality self ballasted mvb lamp, see dazzas comments on page one of the thread below http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=11521 if you do feel the need to do it I'd have thought any combination adding up to 12 hours would suffice but I've never measured any excessive levels from a new self ballasted mercury vapour lamp like a Exo terra or megaray. The burn in tends to be recommended for the compact UVB lamps. Last edited by Kirkie; 25-03-2010 at 03:23 PM. |
25-03-2010, 05:45 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Kirkie
Thanks for that-mine is a combined bulb. I think it says on the box it is self ballasted but I'll check Chris |
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