UV tube light.

becciwales · 24-04-2014, 08:36 PM

Hi all, it's time to buy a new 10.0 UV tube.

Can you buy reflectors for them, we'll be buying a longer one this time as the cage is now longer than the original one when we only had Darwin.
So far, we've used a foil box covered in foil, this is not at all ideal

it keeps falling off.

Any suggestions please

x

emma_mcraf · 24-04-2014, 08:42 PM

Depending on the length of your new UV tube, you can get a corresponding reflector to fit. They just clip on.
http://www.onlinereptileshop.co.uk/o...flectors-111-1

Andy Robertson · 24-04-2014, 09:27 PM

You will also need to check that your controller is designed to take a longer tube? I know the T5 controllers are different wattages and not compatible with different size tubes.
Andy

emma_mcraf · 24-04-2014, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Robertson

You will also need to check that your controller is designed to take a longer tube? I know the T5 controllers are different wattages and not compatible with different size tubes.
Andy

Good point. The Arcadia ones are very specific to the size and wattage of the tubes.

becciwales · 24-04-2014, 10:34 PM

Thank you all. If we have to get the same size that's ok. I'll get my hubby to have a look

becciwales · 24-04-2014, 10:41 PM

We have the Arcadia ACU 18. Does this mean anything to you?

The bloke in the pet shop was happy to sell us any length UV strip we needed of the exoterra 10.0 strip. Nothing was mentioned about different wattage. I might be sounding really thick there, lighting/electrics is not my forte :-/

Arcadiajohn · 25-04-2014, 09:49 AM

Control systems are wattage specific. If you pass too little energy through a lamp it will be underrunning and underpowered, especially if you use underpowered lamps to start with. If you over power a lamp you burn out the phosphors and reduce the lifespan of the lamp

Your controller will run an 18w 24" lamp safely only.

If the lamp you need, needs to be longer you will need to update your controller,

Reflectors are 100% essential to all systems. Light tubes emit light all the way around the lamp. This means that over 2 thirds of the light produced is simply wasted as it is pointing in the wrong direction. A good reflector captures all of the light and places down exactly where it is needed most, on the animal.

If you are going to need to change your controller why not take this opportunity to include the newest tech, it won't cost you anymore at all!

If you bought a 39w 34" slimline fitting you would get everything that you need to give your tort the best. True high output T5 lighting.

The fitting has the controller and refector built in and even comes with the lamp for free.

I am happy to advise further if required

John

becciwales · 25-04-2014, 10:03 AM

Thank you very much x

Andy Robertson · 25-04-2014, 03:49 PM

Here is some of the readings from my T5s, they are all hanging at 12 inches readings from top of shell.
54w 15mths old used for 13mths 175UV when new it was readin 512UV. Still better than a combi bulb.
39w 9mths old 170UV, when new over 400UV.
39w 12mths old 185UV, when new over 450UV.
54w 9 mths old 255UV, when new over 500UV
24w 6mths old 255UV, when new over 375UV.
Double controller 54w both with reflectors 14mths old 300UV, when new over 500UV.

becciwales · 25-04-2014, 06:01 PM

That's great. Thank you.

24-04-2014, 08:36 PM	#1
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	UV tube light. Hi all, it's time to buy a new 10.0 UV tube. Can you buy reflectors for them, we'll be buying a longer one this time as the cage is now longer than the original one when we only had Darwin. So far, we've used a foil box covered in foil, this is not at all ideal it keeps falling off. Any suggestions please x __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018 Last edited by becciwales; 24-04-2014 at 08:39 PM.

24-04-2014, 08:42 PM	#2
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	Depending on the length of your new UV tube, you can get a corresponding reflector to fit. They just clip on. http://www.onlinereptileshop.co.uk/o...flectors-111-1 __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

24-04-2014, 10:34 PM	#5
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	Thank you all. If we have to get the same size that's ok. I'll get my hubby to have a look __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

24-04-2014, 10:41 PM	#6
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	We have the Arcadia ACU 18. Does this mean anything to you? The bloke in the pet shop was happy to sell us any length UV strip we needed of the exoterra 10.0 strip. Nothing was mentioned about different wattage. I might be sounding really thick there, lighting/electrics is not my forte :-/ __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

25-04-2014, 09:49 AM	#7
Arcadiajohn Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West sussex Posts: 424	Control systems are wattage specific. If you pass too little energy through a lamp it will be underrunning and underpowered, especially if you use underpowered lamps to start with. If you over power a lamp you burn out the phosphors and reduce the lifespan of the lamp Your controller will run an 18w 24" lamp safely only. If the lamp you need, needs to be longer you will need to update your controller, Reflectors are 100% essential to all systems. Light tubes emit light all the way around the lamp. This means that over 2 thirds of the light produced is simply wasted as it is pointing in the wrong direction. A good reflector captures all of the light and places down exactly where it is needed most, on the animal. If you are going to need to change your controller why not take this opportunity to include the newest tech, it won't cost you anymore at all! If you bought a 39w 34" slimline fitting you would get everything that you need to give your tort the best. True high output T5 lighting. The fitting has the controller and refector built in and even comes with the lamp for free. I am happy to advise further if required 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

24-04-2014, 09:27 PM	#3
Andy Robertson Member Hatched Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 339	You will also need to check that your controller is designed to take a longer tube? I know the T5 controllers are different wattages and not compatible with different size tubes. Andy

25-04-2014, 10:03 AM	#8
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	Thank you very much x __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

25-04-2014, 03:49 PM	#9
Andy Robertson Member Hatched Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 339	Here is some of the readings from my T5s, they are all hanging at 12 inches readings from top of shell. 54w 15mths old used for 13mths 175UV when new it was readin 512UV. Still better than a combi bulb. 39w 9mths old 170UV, when new over 400UV. 39w 12mths old 185UV, when new over 450UV. 54w 9 mths old 255UV, when new over 500UV 24w 6mths old 255UV, when new over 375UV. Double controller 54w both with reflectors 14mths old 300UV, when new over 500UV.

25-04-2014, 06:01 PM	#10
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	That's great. Thank you. __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

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