How often to replace Reptisun UVB lamps?

discojan · Jan 22, 2011

Hello folks,

I'm wondering how often the Reptisun bulbs need to be replaced. We've had ours since Sept, and we've got extras in the house. I'm wondering if it is every 4 or 6 months, or more often than that?

Many thanks in advance.

quigleysmom · Jan 22, 2011

Every 6 is fine.

discojan · Jan 22, 2011

Thanks for the quick response!

pumpkinman · Jan 22, 2011

Every 6 is the rule of thumb that everyone uses as a guide. If you had a UVB meter you would be able to take readings and maybe get a few more months out of each bulb, or not? I will be getting a meter in the future.

BlueDevil · Jan 22, 2011

pumpkinman":k45dim3h said:
Every 6 is the rule of thumb that everyone uses as a guide. If you had a UVB meter you would be able to take readings and maybe get a few more months out of each bulb, or not? I will be getting a meter in the future.

Chris,

I got the Solarmeter 6.2 UVB and 6.5 UVI meters. Between the two IMO you would be better off with a 6.5 if you decide to get a meter down the road.

discojan · Jan 23, 2011

Where does one get a solameter?

BlueDevil · Jan 23, 2011

discojan":14rfb5mk said:
Where does one get a solameter?

http://www.solarmeter.com/ is the actual website. You might be able to find another supplier if you do some searching. Hope that helps!

pumpkinman · Jan 23, 2011

BlueDevil":1xlpjssm said:
pumpkinman":1xlpjssm said:

Every 6 is the rule of thumb that everyone uses as a guide. If you had a UVB meter you would be able to take readings and maybe get a few more months out of each bulb, or not? I will be getting a meter in the future.

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Chris,

I got the Solarmeter 6.2 UVB and 6.5 UVI meters. Between the two IMO you would be better off with a 6.5 if you decide to get a meter down the road.

Mark can you please talk about the differences/advantages of one unit over the other in small words?

BlueDevil · Jan 23, 2011

The 6.2 measures the UVB amount emitting from your bulb while the 6.5 measures the UV radiation emitting from your bulb. Make sure if you order the 6.5 you specifically say that you are going to use it for reptile bulb use outdoor use. (I'd recommend getting the 6.5 from Solarmeter just to make sure it was set up for reptile bulb use). Here is a good website worth reading:

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/

Mark

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