Tilted Mucury Vapor Bulb

[i182willsw]

I've read a couple of places that you should not tilt your MVB. Is this because it effects the amount of UVB put out or just because it will cause it to die prematurely. Also I've been reading about the mega-ray bulbs and a website said it should be mounted 3 feet away, do you think this is necessary?

 

[diamc]

MVB's should not be tilted because it can damage the filaments in the bulb causing it to burn out prematurely. Another reason for not tilting it is because it makes it harder on the beardies eyes and our eyes.

I have not heard about any MVB's needing to be 3 feet away. If it's a 100 watt, it should be a minimum of 12" away and if a 160 watt, it should be a minimum of 18" away. Seems to me if it was placed 36" away that it wouldn't be beneficial at all.

 

[chadwick757]

Are you sure you weren't looking at Maximum recommended distances? I just double checked the site and can only find the 12 and 18in distances.

 

[i182willsw]

http://www.megaray.co.uk/index.php?page=60w%20Zoo%20EB
maybe this is a different bulb?

 

[chadwick757]

The 100 and 160W sb are what most people here use. The Zoo bulbs are for big zoo style enclosures and not home use.