Burning smell

Reptilelady · Jul 25, 2017

Hi Everyone,
I have Flukers Dimmable Light Switch:
https://www.chewy.com/flukers-clamp-lamp-dimmer-85-inch/dp/129141

Using a Exo terra basking bulb:
https://www.chewy.com/exo-terra-intense-basking-reptile/dp/123935

I noticed it was getting a bit roasty in there for my beardie so i dimmed it down a bit but as soon as i did that i noticed a burning smell. Is that normal? I am just so skeptical that it might blow up or something.

SHBailey · Jul 25, 2017

I would think a burning smell is something to be concerned about. Some types of bulbs won't work correctly with a dimmer switch, but I'm not sure about the one you mentioned. You may also need a better source of UV light for your beardie, such as the Reptisun 10.0 T8 or T5 fluorescent tube. These put out very little heat, but you can use a regular white incandescent bulb alongside them for heat, and the incandescent bulbs will work with a dimmer switch.

CooperDragon · Jul 25, 2017

I would switch to a halogen flood bulb if you're going to dim it.

kingofnobbys · Jul 26, 2017

Burning smell ===> POWER OFF IMMEDIATELY

Worth asking a sparkie to check your fittings and wiring ....

likely the issue is in the dimmer or the light socket ... might be faulty and definitely dangerous to use . Houses are burnt down when faulty electrics are used.

Reptilelady · Jul 26, 2017

Ok thanks guys for your input. Going to local hardware store to buy halogen floodlight and hopefully that does the trick

Enderess · Jul 26, 2017

Reptilelady":388bvhn0 said:
Ok thanks guys for your input. Going to local hardware store to buy halogen floodlight and hopefully that does the trick

Great! Hopefully that doesn't happen again!

Reptilelady · Jul 26, 2017

Quick question, do you think this bulb would work?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-120W-Equivalent-Halogen-PAR38-Dimmable-Indoor-Outdoor-Long-Life-Floodlight-Bulb-424985/203528712
Its the wider one not the smaller one.

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