Arcadia 100w

Miller07 · 27-02-2011, 11:36 PM

Sorry if there is already a thread on these I must of missed it.
I just wanted to know are the temps these give out lower than a normal 100w bulb?
I read on here that this is the case with the 160w and just wanted to check it was the same for the 100w one?
Many Thanks x

**Alan1** · 28-02-2011, 08:02 AM

I read a post somewhere that said the temps were about the same as a Megaray or a Solarglo I think. They would have to be hot enough at the minimum distance so I expect they are

**Bindi** · 28-02-2011, 08:02 AM

Hi

I use an Arcadia 160w and yes, they do seem to produce lower temps, I have one in a 4' by 3' ish table

If no-one answers here on the thread I would PM Arcadiajohn to find out more but ther heat of the 100w, I'm sure he would know more

Anita Sayles · 28-02-2011, 11:26 AM

I'm pretty sure the 160w bulb has a larger spread (beam angle) than the 100w - maybe that's why it's slightly cooler.
My tables not massive, so the 100 watt is fine for me - perhaps for a big table the 160 would be better

I have mine between 12-13 inches away from the substrate and my basking temps are 32 deg - my bulb is placed exactly where the old megaray was, so I'd say the temps given off were very similar indeed.

Torterra · 28-02-2011, 06:44 PM

Hi I am using Arcadia 100W new combined bulb. It is 12 inches/ 30 cm from the substrate (soil and small slate chips), light is beautiful and even. I dont think I can safely put it closer than 30 cm. Temps are 29 C directly under the lamp, which is clearly not enough. I have a CHE giving perfect basking temperatures on the opposite dark side of the table where she spending most of her time now.

**16 shells** · 28-02-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Torterra

Hi I am using Arcadia 100W new combined bulb. It is 12 inches/ 30 cm from the substrate (soil and small slate chips), light is beautiful and even. I dont think I can safely put it closer than 30 cm. Temps are 29 C directly under the lamp, which is clearly not enough. I have a CHE giving perfect basking temperatures on the opposite dark side of the table where she spending most of her time now.

This used to get me all the time, distance for combined bulb's, the lowest distance recommended by the maker's of the bulb, if it is 30cms it is measured from the top of the Tort, and not the substrate.
Bare in mind if the bulb is serving 2 or more different size tort's, this can be confusing.

Miller07 · 28-02-2011, 07:39 PM

Thanks all, think I might invest in one on payday x

Torterra · 28-02-2011, 07:48 PM

Exactly, and I am measuring from the substrate. MAybe I should check the holder, can the holder affect the temperature how hot bulb can get?

**16 shells** · 28-02-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Torterra

Exactly, and I am measuring from the substrate. MAybe I should check the holder, can the holder affect the temperature how hot bulb can get?

Not realy, as long as it is a ceramic and rated correct.

BeatBeat · 28-02-2011, 08:44 PM

Paul, what do you mean rated?

27-02-2011, 11:36 PM	#1
Miller07 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Caerphilly, South Wales Posts: 689	Arcadia 100w Sorry if there is already a thread on these I must of missed it. I just wanted to know are the temps these give out lower than a normal 100w bulb? I read on here that this is the case with the 160w and just wanted to check it was the same for the 100w one? Many Thanks x __________________ ★Cara★ Children 0.1.0 (8yrs old) Husband 1.0.0 Kittens 0.2.0 Tortoise 0.0.2 (THB) facebook.com/Miller07

28-02-2011, 08:02 AM	#3
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	Hi I use an Arcadia 160w and yes, they do seem to produce lower temps, I have one in a 4' by 3' ish table If no-one answers here on the thread I would PM Arcadiajohn to find out more but ther heat of the 100w, I'm sure he would know more __________________

28-02-2011, 11:26 AM	#4
Anita Sayles Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, Devon UK Posts: 1,163	I'm pretty sure the 160w bulb has a larger spread (beam angle) than the 100w - maybe that's why it's slightly cooler. My tables not massive, so the 100 watt is fine for me - perhaps for a big table the 160 would be better I have mine between 12-13 inches away from the substrate and my basking temps are 32 deg - my bulb is placed exactly where the old megaray was, so I'd say the temps given off were very similar indeed. __________________ ... Be young, be foolish, but be happy... Life is too short to worry about unimportant things. Reach for the sky, touch your star, and then you find your dream... TheTams - 1965

28-02-2011, 06:44 PM	#5
Torterra Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: England, SE Posts: 1,396	Hi I am using Arcadia 100W new combined bulb. It is 12 inches/ 30 cm from the substrate (soil and small slate chips), light is beautiful and even. I dont think I can safely put it closer than 30 cm. Temps are 29 C directly under the lamp, which is clearly not enough. I have a CHE giving perfect basking temperatures on the opposite dark side of the table where she spending most of her time now. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1.2.0 Geoshelone elegans (Indian Star) 1.2.1 Kinosternon Bauri (Three Striped mud turtles) 0.0.2 Sternotherus Carinatus (Razorback Musk Turtle) http://kinosternon-baurii.blogspot.co.uk/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

28-02-2011, 07:39 PM	#7
Miller07 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Caerphilly, South Wales Posts: 689	Thanks all, think I might invest in one on payday x __________________ ★Cara★ Children 0.1.0 (8yrs old) Husband 1.0.0 Kittens 0.2.0 Tortoise 0.0.2 (THB) facebook.com/Miller07

28-02-2011, 08:02 AM	#2
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	I read a post somewhere that said the temps were about the same as a Megaray or a Solarglo I think. They would have to be hot enough at the minimum distance so I expect they are

28-02-2011, 07:48 PM	#8
Torterra Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: England, SE Posts: 1,396	Exactly, and I am measuring from the substrate. MAybe I should check the holder, can the holder affect the temperature how hot bulb can get? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1.2.0 Geoshelone elegans (Indian Star) 1.2.1 Kinosternon Bauri (Three Striped mud turtles) 0.0.2 Sternotherus Carinatus (Razorback Musk Turtle) http://kinosternon-baurii.blogspot.co.uk/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

28-02-2011, 08:44 PM	#10
BeatBeat Member Hatchling Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: East Midlands, UK Posts: 616	Paul, what do you mean rated? __________________ BeatBeat 0.2.0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri (Matilda & Maizie) 3.0.0 Shetland Sheepdogs (Bryan, Cali & Bubble)

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