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Question about uvb lights and output
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[QUOTE="Claudiusx, post: 2002203, member: 31715"] You have a solar meter, you have the tool to solve your problem. We give distance ranges as a helpful guide as most people don't have a meter. You do, so aim for around 3-5 UVI at the basking site. That is the UVI goal of the general distances recommended. Simple test to test your bulb and fixture/reflector. Setup your light between two chairs or something, that way it can be resting on something with the light output unobstructed. Take measurements from different distances away from the bulb and note them down. Doing this will help us determine if your bulb is faulty, or if your fixture/reflector is. Make sure meter is directly underneath bulb, centered and with the sensor aiming directly at the bulb. (Your measurements shouldn't change that much longitudinally on the bulb, but it wouldn't hurt to check real quick while you're doing it.) Get readings at 12 inches, 8, 6, and 4. Wear gloves if you can. No need to expose your skin to high levels of UVI. Once you verify your lighting equipment is ok, we can work on making your lighting equipment work for your setup. No point going through all this work if something is wrong with your equipment. -Brandon [/QUOTE]
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