High-pitched noise from adjustable fixture :(

[iradog85]

I'm currently using a 150w basking bulb in an adjustable fixture. Unless the intensity is set very high, the fixture gives off a high-pitched whine. I'm worried that it may be harmful to my beardie, whether just to her ears or maybe it just plain stresses her out. I have a basking bulb/Reptisun 10.0 fluorescent setup, so I'm not looking to change to a MVB.

I was thinking of sticking a regular 100w house bulb in the adjustable fixture. That way I wouldn't have to set the fixture to such a low setting, thereby causing less of a high-pitched whine. But I don't want to make any adjustments that may cause further stress. I'm currently in Southern California near Los Angeles so it's quite a warm Summer so far, which is why I can't have the light set very high.

Any thoughts, suggestions? I greatly value your opinions!

 

[h2simms]

Try a different bulb, and you may have a defective fixture also is it sitting on the screen( the bulb)? Also the bulb should be on a screen lid because if the bulb shatters it could harm your beardie.

 

[GlueStick]

I would be worried about having a fire start in your house more than anything

I would def buy a new fixture. No fixture should be making any kind of noise.

 

[JeffSimpson]

I'm currently using a 150w basking bulb in an adjustable fixture. Unless the intensity is set very high, the fixture gives off a high-pitched whine. I'm worried that it may be harmful to my beardie, whether just to her ears or maybe it just plain stresses her out. I have a basking bulb/Reptisun 10.0 fluorescent setup, so I'm not looking to change to a MVB.

I was thinking of sticking a regular 100w house bulb in the adjustable fixture. That way I wouldn't have to set the fixture to such a low setting, thereby causing less of a high-pitched whine. But I don't want to make any adjustments that may cause further stress. I'm currently in Southern California near Los Angeles so it's quite a warm Summer so far, which is why I can't have the light set very high.

Any thoughts, suggestions? I greatly value your opinions!

Specifically what type of bulb are you using? Some bulbs are not meant to be "dimmed"... if they are, it may be the bulb that's giving off the noise.