Mega Ray Bulbs? - Page 3

rosshan · 21-01-2010, 07:18 AM

My megaray just goes out for no reason, but usually pops back on a minute later. It usually is a dimmer colour at first but goes back to full brightness.

I noticed it also cuts out if the lamp gets knocked.

clairestortoise · 12-02-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosshan

My megaray just goes out for no reason, but usually pops back on a minute later. It usually is a dimmer colour at first but goes back to full brightness.

I noticed it also cuts out if the lamp gets knocked.

When your bulb is "dimmer" Does it buzz?? I get an awful buzzing noise

I have now removed the MR Bulb, I cant stand it any longer

I have spent all morning back and forth from H/B trying different bulbs. ITs a nightmare, it really is.

**Alan1** · 12-02-2010, 07:02 PM

when mine was dimming it was accompanied by a buzzing noise and a strong burning smell then it just didn't come back on again at all

clairestortoise · 12-02-2010, 08:32 PM

I read, someone has had smoke with theirs too...Thats not good!! I removed the bulb now and put a halogen bulb in

rosshan · 21-02-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clairestortoise

When your bulb is "dimmer" Does it buzz?? I get an awful buzzing noise

I have now removed the MR Bulb, I cant stand it any longer

I have spent all morning back and forth from H/B trying different bulbs. ITs a nightmare, it really is.

To be honest i havent noticed it buzzing.

Just waiting for Daz to give me his address to return my bulb.

Got a normal 60watt bulb in there at the mo. And eddies sulking. Shes sit in the corner most of the weekend.

**Alan1** · 21-02-2010, 05:37 PM

I would phone and say it's urgent

clairestortoise · 21-02-2010, 06:26 PM

Im still waiting for response from Darren, He promised me end of week before last he would know more by the beginning of the week that has just past. Im totally fed up with waiting. I still got the replacement bulb sitting in its box in a cupboard. I cannot use it, its pointless. Its off more than its on. And the buzzing drove me insane! Just checked my mail, 16th was the last time I had mail from him.

I'm not going to pay again for it to be returned, It cost me £13 last time. I had sent that 1st sign for. I refuse to do it again. Im fed up with the whole scenario of it all. I dont even want to think about it.

clairestortoise · 21-02-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosshan

To be honest i havent noticed it buzzing.

Just waiting for Daz to give me his address to return my bulb.

Got a normal 60watt bulb in there at the mo. And eddies sulking. Shes sit in the corner most of the weekend.

Your lucky, the buzzing drove me insane!! I got a 60w normal bulb too, but she's still sulky! I'm really not happy!

Caroline McI · 21-02-2010, 07:46 PM

I'm a bit worried about this "smoking" business, as I'm out three days a week for 12hrs or more, and noone else is in the house with Cookie.

Only problem I've had is flickering, but that rights itself pretty quickly.

How would I know if the bulb is overheating? and how do you know how much UV it's giving off? I'm due to buy another in a few weeks or so.

**Bindi** · 21-02-2010, 07:48 PM

Hi Caroline,
the only way to check the UV output is with a UV meter

12-02-2010, 08:32 PM	#24
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21-02-2010, 06:26 PM	#27
clairestortoise Member Juvenile Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 754	Im still waiting for response from Darren, He promised me end of week before last he would know more by the beginning of the week that has just past. Im totally fed up with waiting. I still got the replacement bulb sitting in its box in a cupboard. I cannot use it, its pointless. Its off more than its on. And the buzzing drove me insane! Just checked my mail, 16th was the last time I had mail from him. I'm not going to pay again for it to be returned, It cost me £13 last time. I had sent that 1st sign for. I refuse to do it again. Im fed up with the whole scenario of it all. I dont even want to think about it. __________________ Owner of 3 Horsfield Tortoises 9 Cats, Wallace 15, Blackie 10, Scooby&Phoebe(Bro&Sis) 9, Gucci 6, Snuggles 5 and Oliver 3 and Blossom and Billy 10 months old Tye 9 Yr old Yorkie 2 children 1 Husband http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...e&id=523711412

21-02-2010, 07:46 PM	#29
Caroline McI Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scotland, moved to Sussex (sunnier for Cookie) Posts: 649	I'm a bit worried about this "smoking" business, as I'm out three days a week for 12hrs or more, and noone else is in the house with Cookie. Only problem I've had is flickering, but that rights itself pretty quickly. How would I know if the bulb is overheating? and how do you know how much UV it's giving off? I'm due to buy another in a few weeks or so. __________________ *********************** Love me, love Cookie R.I.P Lottie, we miss you x

21-02-2010, 07:48 PM	#30
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	Hi Caroline, the only way to check the UV output is with a UV meter __________________

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21-01-2010, 07:18 AM	#21
rosshan Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 399	My megaray just goes out for no reason, but usually pops back on a minute later. It usually is a dimmer colour at first but goes back to full brightness. I noticed it also cuts out if the lamp gets knocked.

12-02-2010, 07:02 PM	#23
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	when mine was dimming it was accompanied by a buzzing noise and a strong burning smell then it just didn't come back on again at all

21-02-2010, 05:37 PM	#26
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	I would phone and say it's urgent

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