|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
28-09-2010, 06:36 PM | #21 |
Senior Member
Adult
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 7,157
|
Just to say that I got it wrong the other day with my reading.
I double checked with the solarmeter - as Lily was having a bask. With the bulb 15inches from the top of Lily's shell - and with him moving into the brightest spot.... I had a staggering reading of 164uw/cm2 !!! nearly 1 year old Mega Ray (120w SB) Thrilled at this, I did this as the time before, I couldnt remember exactly the result. I can only say that the before reading was not at the brightest spot. MINT!! Lily is one happy torty!! xx |
28-09-2010, 08:09 PM | #22 |
Super Moderator
Adult
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Sunny Scotland
Posts: 21,512
|
That is good. it's a pity all the bulbs can't be more or less the same readings at the same ages
|
28-09-2010, 08:17 PM | #23 |
Senior Member
Adult
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 7,157
|
Yeah i thought so too...I guess the other reading just wasnt in the brightest spot. I just thought I would check it again tonight and it was fluctuating all over the place...but then the bright spot, it just hit 164!
So pleased....its performing well. And yeah....it is a shame that its just pot luck it seems on whether you get a good one or mediocre... |
28-09-2010, 08:21 PM | #24 |
Super Moderator
Adult
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 11,157
|
I'm afraid I don't know anyone local to me with one Alan
|
29-09-2010, 05:42 PM | #25 |
Member
Incubating
|
My 125W Solarglo bulb has just blown after 3 months of use I bought it from the SW shop, do you think I can get it replaced? It just made a crackling noise and now emits a very dim blue. I'm really annoyed because I didn't have a spare so my Tort is going to be without light for at least a couple of days.
|
29-09-2010, 06:14 PM | #26 | |
Super Moderator
Adult
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Sunny Scotland
Posts: 21,512
|
Quote:
|
|
02-10-2010, 10:17 AM | #27 |
Member
Hatched
|
Sorry to revive this thread
I was just thinking would the 160w arcadia be ok for a 4ft x 2ft table or would that be pushing it?
__________________
|
02-10-2010, 10:26 AM | #28 |
Super Moderator
Adult
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Sunny Scotland
Posts: 21,512
|
it wouldn't be too hot if that's what you mean. they produce about the same heat as a 125w or even a 100w
BTW, I sent my solarglo back and asked for a replacement. I was going to buy another Arcadia instead but remembered I'd need another 160w lamp holder |
02-10-2010, 10:46 AM | #29 | |
Super Moderator
Adult
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 11,157
|
Quote:
I'm trying one in a similar size table and it's fine. I have to watch the basking spot and the central heating isn't on yet (I think the heat would depend on the ambient temps of the room) but so far so good. At the moment the bulb is approx 35-40cm from the substrate and gives a temperature of 32 degrees |
|
02-10-2010, 11:53 AM | #30 | |
Administrator
Adult
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Posts: 11,914
|
Quote:
and the new komodo mercury vapour bulbs I will also be buying them to use with my tortoises, as i have a UVB reader i will be conducting some tests myself
__________________
STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|