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Tiggy |
Posted - 24/10/2012 : 01:50:32 Hi folks....Stopped by Pagan's viv thismorning before flying off to work, just to check he hadnt emptied his water bowl. The red light was static on the thermostat, which I thought was odd, so I checked on the temp (which was way down). Panic set in and I took out the bulb and screwed in a green basking light, which immediately turned the viv into a disco!!!!!! so at least I knew the thermostat was not faulty. Needless to say, I removed the green bulb (fearing gatecrashers) and rushed off to work, stopping en route to buy a new ceramic, which I now thankfully in situ and working nicely, with the temps being back up to par. I only fitted the dead ceramic about two or three months ago and it was bought as new. I was under the impression they lasted a few years. Do you think the pulse thermostats wear them out quicker than the static on/off stats,? Unfortunately, I threw the original's box away or I would return it. |
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Lotabob |
Posted - 25/10/2012 : 18:22:01 They can sometimes blow quickly, others will last forever and a week. Its luck of the draw. I actually use Komodo ceramics too, they seem quite reliable. Always a good idea to have a spare just in case. |
AndyJ80 |
Posted - 25/10/2012 : 17:20:29 I use Komodo 150w ceramics. I think they're about £18 |
Tiggy |
Posted - 25/10/2012 : 14:51:15 Thanks guys, will check 'em out. Probably wise to have a spare one just in case! |
markmifsud |
Posted - 24/10/2012 : 09:11:56 I use these ceramics http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EuroRep-Black-Magic-Ceramic-Heater-150w-Reptile-Care-/230691580519?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects&hash=item35b64a2a67
Never used the ebayer in the link, as I get mine from my local pet store |
chrisc |
Posted - 24/10/2012 : 05:35:48 pulse stats are very good for ceramics i use them and dimmers for my ceramic's. could had been a slightly duff bulb or something. i get these from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150-WATT-CERAMIC-HEAT-BULB-LAMP-ES-FIT-REPTILE-/270825873378?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects&hash=item3f0e7adfe2 not had any problems with these 150w bulbs but seem to have a problem with the 250w ones ha done blow within a day that the seller replaced straight away but then replacement blew after 5 days, am in contact with the seller to sort this out |