25-02-2008, 07:58 PM | #1 |
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UV bulbs
I use a Powersun for my Leopards but it has blown twice, and although the shop covered this with warrenty I would like to try something else.
I have two Sully's as well which have a 10.0 uv tube. I'd rather change this to another bulb along with the Leopard one when it blows again! Any thoughts? Is the highest a tube you can get 10 btw? |
25-02-2008, 11:35 PM | #2 |
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Hi P.W.I.G,
Yes 10.0 is the highest rating in a UV tube. The best combined UV heat lamp is supposed to be the mega ray check it out at Dazza's site www.kimbosreptileworld.co.uk Ade
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26-02-2008, 11:15 PM | #3 |
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Thought so about the tube. It's only 3 months old so in a couple of months I plan on changing it. I want a higher UV for them. They're babies now so I thought a 10 would suffice for a while. Didn't want something too strong if that makes sense?
I checked Dazza's site out. These bulbs won't fit into a Ceramic fitting then? |
26-02-2008, 11:51 PM | #4 |
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Not sure about the externally ballasted ones, but I thought the rest fitted the same as powersun and TRex bulbs.
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27-02-2008, 10:04 AM | #5 |
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What are the rest? Can you put a link up please?
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29-02-2008, 08:49 AM | #6 |
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Here is a link to an excellent site about UVB bulbs. Check out the UV Guide Lighting survey towards the bottom of the home page:
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/ |
29-02-2008, 02:22 PM | #7 |
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Thank you Nina, I'm going to make a cuppa and start reading that right now. Thanks again chick.
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