Minimum height for Repti Glo 10.0 UVB

eliza · 29-08-2010, 09:50 AM

Hi everyone This morning one of my torts combined Solar glo blub blew. I have only had it about a month so hopefully will get another one sent straight out but until then I am having to use a normal bulb for heat and also have a brand new Repti Glo 10.0 UVB as it may be afew days before my new one arrives. Ive never used one of these bulbs before my question is do I need to burn the light in the same way I do for the Solar Glo? Also is there a set distance it has to be from the substrate? Any advice will be appreciated thanks.

**Alan1** · 29-08-2010, 11:48 AM

the distance should be on the instructions, I don't know what it is sorry.
the solarglos didn't need burning in as far as I'm aware but not sure about the reptiglo.
you can get bulbs that look like megarays and screw into the same holders and are about £4 at B+Q, handy in an emergency - they are called PAR 38 Flood and are in the halogen bulb section. mine is 80w

eliza · 29-08-2010, 12:00 PM

Thanks Alan. it doesnt say how far away it should be on the instructions. I will be making a trip to B n Q soon.

**Alan1** · 29-08-2010, 01:03 PM

if it is a compact bulb it should be a minimum of 12 inches, haven't found what a tube should be. is it a compact or a tube?

eliza · 29-08-2010, 02:42 PM

Its a tube Alan.

**Alan1** · 29-08-2010, 02:49 PM

i haven't found anything on the tubes but I'd say 12 inches min as well, maybe even go a bit higher to be safe until someone else replies. if you could change the title to add "what height reptiglo tube"? you might get someone who has one to reply. you are able to change the thread title for a limited time. you do it by editing your first post, advanced edit maybe, can't remember

yuna1971 · 29-08-2010, 02:56 PM

I am not sure if there is a min/max for the tubes have to say. When you buy tort tables, or even some vivs they already have the brackets in them - and from memory, I dont think these were 12inches up from the base.
I dont think mine is. I think mine is about 7/8inches up from the base. But then again, mine is only a Repti Glo 2.0 and I have mine only for light purposes really.
However, if it has to be moved then so be it...I will watch this thread with interest. xx

eliza · 29-08-2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks Alan and Rach. I couldnt find anything on the tube distance either even been on there website. Ive changed the title so will see if any others know. Ive put it about 14" high.

william007 · 29-08-2010, 07:30 PM

I have mine at 8 inches, as their is not much uvb from a tube even though they are called uvb 10 tube.

yuna1971 · 29-08-2010, 07:31 PM

I wonder if there is a helpline number on the website Eliza. Wonder if giving them a call at Hagen, (who make them)
This is a useful info leaflet I downloaded the other day, maybe it will be of use to you. Also on the Hagen website you can email them the question.
http://www.hagen.com/pdf/reptiles/Ex...g_Guide_EN.pdf

http://www.hagen.com/uk/reptiles/index.html

Hope this helps! xx

29-08-2010, 09:50 AM	#1
eliza Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newcastle Tyne and Wear Posts: 364	Minimum height for Repti Glo 10.0 UVB Hi everyone This morning one of my torts combined Solar glo blub blew. I have only had it about a month so hopefully will get another one sent straight out but until then I am having to use a normal bulb for heat and also have a brand new Repti Glo 10.0 UVB as it may be afew days before my new one arrives. Ive never used one of these bulbs before my question is do I need to burn the light in the same way I do for the Solar Glo? Also is there a set distance it has to be from the substrate? Any advice will be appreciated thanks. Last edited by eliza; 29-08-2010 at 06:44 PM. Reason: Changing title

29-08-2010, 02:56 PM	#7
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	I am not sure if there is a min/max for the tubes have to say. When you buy tort tables, or even some vivs they already have the brackets in them - and from memory, I dont think these were 12inches up from the base. I dont think mine is. I think mine is about 7/8inches up from the base. But then again, mine is only a Repti Glo 2.0 and I have mine only for light purposes really. However, if it has to be moved then so be it...I will watch this thread with interest. xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

29-08-2010, 07:30 PM	#9
william007 Member Hatched Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: stockton-on-tees Posts: 275	I have mine at 8 inches, as their is not much uvb from a tube even though they are called uvb 10 tube. __________________ www.billystortoises.co.uk

29-08-2010, 07:31 PM	#10
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	I wonder if there is a helpline number on the website Eliza. Wonder if giving them a call at Hagen, (who make them) This is a useful info leaflet I downloaded the other day, maybe it will be of use to you. Also on the Hagen website you can email them the question. http://www.hagen.com/pdf/reptiles/Ex...g_Guide_EN.pdf http://www.hagen.com/uk/reptiles/index.html Hope this helps! xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

29-08-2010, 11:48 AM	#2
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	the distance should be on the instructions, I don't know what it is sorry. the solarglos didn't need burning in as far as I'm aware but not sure about the reptiglo. you can get bulbs that look like megarays and screw into the same holders and are about £4 at B+Q, handy in an emergency - they are called PAR 38 Flood and are in the halogen bulb section. mine is 80w

29-08-2010, 12:00 PM	#3
eliza Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newcastle Tyne and Wear Posts: 364	Thanks Alan. it doesnt say how far away it should be on the instructions. I will be making a trip to B n Q soon.

29-08-2010, 01:03 PM	#4
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	if it is a compact bulb it should be a minimum of 12 inches, haven't found what a tube should be. is it a compact or a tube?

29-08-2010, 02:42 PM	#5
eliza Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newcastle Tyne and Wear Posts: 364	Its a tube Alan.

29-08-2010, 02:49 PM	#6
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	i haven't found anything on the tubes but I'd say 12 inches min as well, maybe even go a bit higher to be safe until someone else replies. if you could change the title to add "what height reptiglo tube"? you might get someone who has one to reply. you are able to change the thread title for a limited time. you do it by editing your first post, advanced edit maybe, can't remember

29-08-2010, 06:48 PM	#8
eliza Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newcastle Tyne and Wear Posts: 364	Thanks Alan and Rach. I couldnt find anything on the tube distance either even been on there website. Ive changed the title so will see if any others know. Ive put it about 14" high.

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