160w Arcadia D3 UV Basking Lamp flickering

nikki81 · 19-01-2012, 10:58 PM

my 3 month old Arcadia uv lamp has started flickering but very fast and intermittently anyone else had this ?

Shelled Lady · 20-01-2012, 01:12 AM

No. Why not ring up the place you got it from, or Arcadia will probably replace if you still have the receipt.

nikki81 · 20-01-2012, 01:19 AM

I got it from a online shop. I've not got the receipt

romski · 20-01-2012, 05:57 AM

Try replacing the starter.
Rom

**Alan1** · 20-01-2012, 07:11 AM

It's a mercury vapour bulb romski.

Depending on what online shop you got it from there could be a record of your purchases in your account history. One of my 160w's now flickers when first switched on but it's been running continuously for almost 16 months (not at night obviously). Is it getting a good connection, ie screwed in tightly? Is the lampshade if you are using one the correct size for the 160w bulb? The MV bulbs do flicker but at a faster rate than you can notice with your eyes, you can notice it if you are looking at a camera LCD screen. It sounds like yours isn't flickering 'normally' though

Arcadiajohn · 20-01-2012, 09:05 AM

Hi,

Please check your connections and that the lamp is at the right angle.

They also take a few mins to warm up and will flicker in this time as the product energises.

If you still have issues please Pm me?

Above all don't worry! They are guaranteed for one whole year.

John

knottyedge · 20-01-2012, 10:16 AM

sounds silly but if you brought it online did you get a invoice/receipt sent to your email as well as a copy with your product that you have forgotten about

nikki81 · 20-01-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcadiajohn

Hi,

Please check your connections and that the lamp is at the right angle.

They also take a few mins to warm up and will flicker in this time as the product energises.

If you still have issues please Pm me?

Above all don't worry! They are guaranteed for one whole year.

John

Thanks ive sorted it out the connecter inside the ceramic fitting had lost good contact with the end of the lamp giving it the 50hz buzz

Arcadiajohn · 20-01-2012, 03:08 PM

Phew..........

Just keep me informed if anything happens.

John

TortBabe · 20-01-2012, 05:39 PM

I did have this problem at the very start with the first one I bought, but I also just tried taking it out and screwing it back in and it was fine

19-01-2012, 10:58 PM	#1
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20-01-2012, 01:19 AM	#3
nikki81 Member Hatched Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Manchester,uk Posts: 363	I got it from a online shop. I've not got the receipt __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/turtlenikki/ 0.2.0 Red Foots george and freda 1.0.0 Rusty dog R.I.P 0.1.0 Mice R.I.P gus gus 0.1.0 guinea pig piglet

20-01-2012, 07:11 AM	#5
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	It's a mercury vapour bulb romski. Depending on what online shop you got it from there could be a record of your purchases in your account history. One of my 160w's now flickers when first switched on but it's been running continuously for almost 16 months (not at night obviously). Is it getting a good connection, ie screwed in tightly? Is the lampshade if you are using one the correct size for the 160w bulb? The MV bulbs do flicker but at a faster rate than you can notice with your eyes, you can notice it if you are looking at a camera LCD screen. It sounds like yours isn't flickering 'normally' though Last edited by Alan1; 20-01-2012 at 07:22 AM.

20-01-2012, 09:05 AM	#6
Arcadiajohn Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West sussex Posts: 424	Hi, Please check your connections and that the lamp is at the right angle. They also take a few mins to warm up and will flicker in this time as the product energises. If you still have issues please Pm me? Above all don't worry! They are guaranteed for one whole year. John __________________ John courteney-smith MRSB Arcadia reptile products manager MBD and reptile nutrition books OUT NOW www.arcadia-reptile.com/reptile-care-books Please join us on Facebook, Arcadia reptile www.Arcadia-reptile.com

20-01-2012, 10:16 AM	#7
knottyedge Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the Cotswolds,gloucestershire Posts: 619	sounds silly but if you brought it online did you get a invoice/receipt sent to your email as well as a copy with your product that you have forgotten about __________________ X2 Greyhounds- Barnabas and Rufus x6 Spur Thighed Ibera's-Clover,Willow,Figwort, Radish,Pennywort and Bramble X1Tropical fish setup

20-01-2012, 01:12 AM	#2
Shelled Lady Member Juvenile Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South East Posts: 845	No. Why not ring up the place you got it from, or Arcadia will probably replace if you still have the receipt.

20-01-2012, 05:57 AM	#4
romski Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset Posts: 216	Try replacing the starter. Rom

20-01-2012, 03:08 PM	#9
Arcadiajohn Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West sussex Posts: 424	Phew.......... Just keep me informed if anything happens. John __________________ John courteney-smith MRSB Arcadia reptile products manager MBD and reptile nutrition books OUT NOW www.arcadia-reptile.com/reptile-care-books Please join us on Facebook, Arcadia reptile www.Arcadia-reptile.com

20-01-2012, 05:39 PM	#10
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	I did have this problem at the very start with the first one I bought, but I also just tried taking it out and screwing it back in and it was fine __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

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