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Old 29-04-2010, 12:29 PM   #1
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Default Where do you buy your spot bulbs?

The last one I bought was an exo terra 100w spot bulb, which was great until this morning when it blew.

The thing is, they're about £5 and I know 'normal' spot bulbs aren't anywhere near as expensive, but they don't go as high as 100w in the shops I've been looking in.. I know they're being phased out in favour of the eco-friendly bulbs, but they must still be selling the ones already manufactured.

So does anyone know where I can get them cheaply? The best I could do was a 40w from the cupboard as a temp, but she doesn't look very happy with it at the moment..

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Old 29-04-2010, 06:35 PM   #2
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shelled warriors shop sell bulbs theyre great for getting it out in the post quickly
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Old 29-04-2010, 06:46 PM   #3
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B & Q sell 100 watt screw in bulbs, ES27, the large screw in ones. £1.99 for a pack of two, yellow box
I found they were too hot, so also bought next one down, 60 watts.
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Old 29-04-2010, 07:57 PM   #4
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I got my 100w spot bulbs at Tesco.
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Old 29-04-2010, 09:53 PM   #5
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This is the site where I ordered mine, and they do flood and spot.
http://www.lightbulbs2u.com/sylvania...5_226_231.html
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Old 30-04-2010, 10:41 AM   #6
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Hi,

I use the 60w spot bulbs from ASDA,They are quite powerful,i did a test with one (without dimmer) and the temps went well over 40oc they cost just under £5 for a pack of 4 i've been using the one in Ishi's cage now for over 6 months and it's still working fine!
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Old 30-04-2010, 07:36 PM   #7
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I buy mine from a company called DBA or DEA electrics, can't remember which from Ebay, 10 bulbs for £13 or so, and had no probs with them!
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