CooperDragon":2e8fj80y said:Which wattage is the bulb? That will factor into the distance. A 26w bulb is recommended as a minimum. Try to put it as close to the basking light as you can, and about 6-8'' above the basking area. It should be directly overhead and aiming straight down.
Thanks for this link ?kingofnobbys":vnqfjn2w said:refer to this viewtopic.php?f=34&t=235611
I have this over head light fixture and been looking for a replacement bulb, no luck.CooperDragon":3ds2f8yf said:Yeah as you already know that's going to need to be replaced. The 13w isn't going to be effective at all at a safe distance so it's probably just as good to leave it off at this point. The best of the compacts I've seen so far is the 26w UVB200 from Exo Terra. I still prefer the output and nice wide beam of a 22'' T5 bulb though and feel they are very much worth the investment. In the meantime if the weather is nice you could try some time outside in the natural sunlight. That is great for them if they enjoy being outside with you (not all of them like it).
Can having the compact light on cause my Beardie harm, thought even if just getting a little from it woyld be better than none, I do take her out when its hot n sunny out.Marley2018":3bl25mhz said:I have this over head light fixture and been looking for a replacement bulb, no luck.CooperDragon":3bl25mhz said:Yeah as you already know that's going to need to be replaced. The 13w isn't going to be effective at all at a safe distance so it's probably just as good to leave it off at this point. The best of the compacts I've seen so far is the 26w UVB200 from Exo Terra. I still prefer the output and nice wide beam of a 22'' T5 bulb though and feel they are very much worth the investment. In the meantime if the weather is nice you could try some time outside in the natural sunlight. That is great for them if they enjoy being outside with you (not all of them like it).
Ok, sorry for sounding like a dumbass but will the newer bulbs l work in the fixture, or is the whole thing trash.. Im sure the current bulb in there is just plain light by now lolCooperDragon":3512f05j said:That's an old T12. Older technology than a T8. Since they degrade over time I doubt it will be of much use anymore. I can't say for sure without testing it's output though as I've never tested a T12 myself. As long as the UVB light is at least 6'' away and directly overhead I doubt it will do much harm but the UVB amounts received at that distance will be miniscule.
Ok thanks Cooper you been more than helpful to me, appreciate all the information you shared with me ? Will definitely be changing lights..thanks again ?CooperDragon":3jd2vdma said:It's certainly not straightforward but makes sense after a while :lol: The fixtures match the bulbs in size so for a T12 bulb you need a T12 fixture (which may be hard to find now due to it's age). A T8 needs a T8 fixture, and a T5 needs a T5 fixture. The compact bulbs screw into a E26 fixture like most household bulbs. The T5 lights are most powerful and newest technology. Their advantage is both their increased output and increased longevity. The bulbs can often stay effective for well over a year without needing replacement. The T8 bulbs tend to lose effectiveness after about 6 months as do some of the compacts. The T5 bulbs will fit in T5 grow light fixtures which are pretty easy to find now. You can get them in package sets like this http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/ or you can get the fixture and bulb separately like these https://www.amazon.com/Sunblaster-904296-NanoTech-Fixture-Reflector/dp/B00AKKUBDQ/
http://www.reptilebasics.com/arcadia-desert-12-uvb/arcadia-d3-12-uvb-t5-bulb-22/
Marley2018":2t8m9n8f said:CooperDragon":2t8m9n8f said:Which wattage is the bulb? That will factor into the distance. A 26w bulb is recommended as a minimum. Try to put it as close to the basking light as you can, and about 6-8'' above the basking area. It should be directly overhead and aiming straight down.this is what I got, omg its only 13 watt
Marley2018":3msfhiwk said:I have this over head light fixture and been looking for a replacement bulb, no luck.CooperDragon":3msfhiwk said:Yeah as you already know that's going to need to be replaced. The 13w isn't going to be effective at all at a safe distance so it's probably just as good to leave it off at this point. The best of the compacts I've seen so far is the 26w UVB200 from Exo Terra. I still prefer the output and nice wide beam of a 22'' T5 bulb though and feel they are very much worth the investment. In the meantime if the weather is nice you could try some time outside in the natural sunlight. That is great for them if they enjoy being outside with you (not all of them like it).
, it's useless for a bearded dragon. 3% UVB is totally inadequate.The ESU Slimline Fixture comes complete with an 18 Super Daylight UVB fluorescent lamp. The Reptile Super UV Daylight Fluorescent Lamp is a full spectrum daylight lamp that produces beneficial ultraviolet rays, 3%+ UVB and 7%+ UVA
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