HEATING. RECOMMEND GOOD BULB?

[paperplanes]

My petsmart bulbs are dying every month, im wondering if anyone recommends a good bulb that will provide lasting heat for a few months at a time.
Also does the type of light fixture influence the life time of a bulb?

 

[rockinval93]

i would use the powersun 100watt bulbs they work really good and have a one year warrenty good luck

 

[ziggy23]

You can use regular household bulbs and halogens for heat. Cheaper, last longer and you can pick them up with your groceries. One of mine just finally burned out after a year.

 

[spurlee01]

I just use regular household lightbulbs as well. As long as your temps are right its fine. If something is wrong with the wiring in your fixture it could definitely affect the life of the bulb.

Be very wary of the powersuns there was a rash of defective bulbs which caused eye damage.

 

[paperplanes]

household bulbs must be clear yes?

 

[Claudiusx]

I second,(or fifth) normal household bulbs.

Idk what you mean by clear, but it shouldn't give off colored light. Just normal ones you would use for your house.

-Brandon

 

[spurlee01]

Mine are actually the "soft" white. As long as the temps are correct, you're fine.

 

[paperplanes]

i mean some of them have a white coating that i thought was harmful to BDs.
by clear i mean the glass is clear.

 

[Claudiusx]

No, the white coating doesn't matter.

-Brandon