i was visiting an ig friend over the weekend and of couse took my meter along. i helped her set up her shop lite fixture last year. we tested, she was...
Did you give the tubes about 30 minutes or so to get warmed up? I know that this can make a difference with readings.....also, and hopefully someone can...
It does make sense if you think about it. UV output is based on power. Power is based on resistance and current. How well the bulb is seated will definitely...
As Diane suggested make sure they are warmed up. Also, if you have ever had a little train set or car track for kids you would know that the oxidized contacts...
I am using 100w halogens to heat my 4 footers with no problem and have used up to 75W in the 3 footers. I was actually concerned they would not generate enough...
hey Bennet, the files section has lots of great stuff to look at including heat comparisons of different bulbs. BobMac http://www.candgpaint.com If you do...
Did you give the tubes about 30 minutes or so to get warmed up? I know that this can make a difference with readings.....also, and hopefully someone can...
I have had problems using a regular 120 watt bulb cause deformities of the light holder in my visions over a period of a year. Then I tried mounting a 100...
"can a large draw on one receptacle cause lower readings?" Not really. The power that goes to a receptical is just what is drawn by the items you plug in....
i, tested the new reptisun 5.0 tubes in my home fixture, and they each put out 23-24 in the middle, and 18-19 on the ends. (same new tubes that put out only...
“Not really. The power that goes to a receptical is just what is drawn by the items you plug in. Your wiring has a maximum amount of current that it can...
Have you seen this site? http://www.reptilesdownunder.com/reptile/enclosure/uvlightingtestsa.ph p any comments on it's accuracy and specificly any comments on...
"We can recommend good tubes, but if the fixture is quietly faulty, the igs still aren't getting UVB...and it looks perfectly fine to us. how many herps are...
Chris... I'm not sure on that... it depends on what type of fixture you have. I prefer electronic ballasts because they are faster starting, use less power,...
... http://www.reptilesdownunder.com/reptile/enclosure/uvlightingtestsa.ph ... Hello Donna, The Philips TL lamp is a medical lamp used to treat skin disorders ...
I have four of the "old-style" Vision 36" cages with a long wire ventilation strip across the top. They don't have the newer "drop socket" for a 60-watt...
So, the Phillips TL bulb listed on the site is different from the Phillips TL950's sold here... http://www.betterlite.com/aviarybirdlights.htm ? Donna ... ...
I know that ballasts can be a major part, I didn't know that you could buy different quality ballasts at Home Depot for florescents. Electronic ballasts seem...
ok, i give up. i thot a fluoroescent fixture was a well...fluoroescent fixture. different ballasts, etc. i know prices are dif at home depot, but i thot it...
whoa! this is interesting. I have some old fixtures in Gingers' enclosure. sometimes - when the humidifier is cranking - I have to wiggle them around to get...
... Phillips TL950's sold here... http://www.betterlite.com/aviarybirdlights.htm ?< “FULL SPECTRUM” *(see CRI, files section) lamps are never (and I hope...
Hello fellow UVB-ites, Although the 60w is more reliable I did have to return a faulty 60w bulb and 60w ballast. The first time that ever happened. So after...
Hello John, If you had a smooth faced bulb (R40 flood) you got in at the beginning. All the Westron 60wts are Par38’s and have excellent UVB depth qualities...
Where did you get your equipment? I am looking into switing to externally ballasted mvbs and want to order them online. What is the web address for them, I...
Hello, you can only get the Westron external ballasted 60wt MV kits from www.uvheat.com (WildinSide, Joe H.) www.myiguana.com, or directly from Westron...
For all those that have ordered meters on the group... I just received and email that the meters are done and will be shipped to me on Monday. They will most...
I found a good deal on these sylvania bulbs they are labled as: SYLVANIA F40/350BL 24922 $7.5ea. are these the ones I that put uvb at high levels that bobmac...
... high levels that bobmac wrote about in an earlier post? << Yes, they are. Remember that they emit poor CRI and will need a good “full spectrum” bulb...
thanks Diane, for all the hard work! BobMac http://www.candgpaint.com If you do nothing else today, visit and join the "International Iguana Society" at ...
