That's twice in a little under three months my heat bulb..

[RelentlessChaos]

Went out for no reason just fused out I guess, anyone have any suggestions on a reliable heat bulb? It would seem my local store doesn't sale good products. I was using a 50w (both times). believe it or not the brand was Zoo Med. 2,000 hours my ass. :/

 

[brittani299]

I use regular light bulbs. They put out as much heat and cost way less

 

[dxjxrose]

if you have a reflector any household bulb will work

 

[doe222]

its just for heat you dont need a specific "reptile heat bulb" thats a gimic to make you spend more than you need. Just go get a regular house hold bulb (NON COIL) with a bright WHITE light. You would have to try different wattages to get the right temp but hey trial and error and you can use them throughout your house. Make sure you have a proper UVB bulb to go along with it. What do you currently have for UVB?

 

[RelentlessChaos]

Reptisun 10.0..

 

[doe222]

With the reptisun a household bulb for heat will do just fine (i was making sure you werent relying on MVB bulbs) just make sure you get a bright white light bulb. It protects your beardies eyes from being hurt by the UVB? Not sure just relaying information givin to me from others.

 

[RelentlessChaos]

So you guys are telling me to... plug in one of these?

Will do.. :lol:

 

[Esther19]

Yep, that's the one! Lol...If you can find clear bulbs, those are recommended. If possible, get a couple different wattages so that you adjust temps without having to run to the store repeatedly.

 

[RelentlessChaos]

Alright, I will keep that in mind for next time since my gf just got home & she ended up re-buying the same 50w bulb. Until than, I've noticed something after plugging it in.. guys/girls.. stick with me here.. it smells funny, not like a fire but like chemically funny.. I feel sick from breathing it to much if I turn on the bubl & but my nose up in the light. It's Zoo Med.. & it's just odd. From searching I saw this.

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=167663

This person also had a Zoo Med.

 

[SeanFred]

Is this for Daytime or Nighttime heating? I ask because incandescent is perfect for daytime heating, but if your temp goes below 65F at night, you will want a CHE so it stays warm and dark so your dragon can sleep.