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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/04/2009 : 20:34:11
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Can an 100w infra red bulb be run off a normal stat or does it need to be on a dimmer?
If its a dimmer has anyone got one they are selling? |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/04/2009 : 20:36:19
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Bulbs that emit light need to be on a dimmer. If run on a normal (mat) stat, it will just be on..off..on..off  |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/04/2009 : 20:45:36
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| thought so Matty, could not remember.. thanks |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2009 : 20:59:38
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yeah, like a disco  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2009 : 21:04:44
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| but if it infra red would the snake see it??? |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2009 : 21:18:38
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Originally posted by dazb
but if it infra red would the snake see it???
It could probably notice it, also wouldnt the bulb blow fairly quickly anyway? |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/04/2009 : 21:30:40
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| i always wondered...cos they say they cant see the infra red spectrum...yet they say the flickering would drive them mad... |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/04/2009 : 21:39:22
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| They say that about UV tubes, I have never heard it about infrared, just that the bulbs go on/off and then blow quickly. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 06/04/2009 : 21:39:26
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Originally posted by lee2308
i thought i read you had a spare dimming stat anne
I did but i am using it...lol..so i need another one... |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2009 : 15:50:47
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| There was a guy called eco-tonto on the dark side selling some habistat 600w dimmers for like £27.50 but I'm not sure if he still has any. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/04/2009 : 16:27:27
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quote:
Originally posted by dazb
i always wondered...cos they say they cant see the infra red spectrum...yet they say the flickering would drive them mad...
I believe that it appears to be like dusk to them, they struggle to see it but there is some light there. |
 
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/04/2009 : 19:25:22
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Originally posted by Blackecho
I believe that it appears to be like dusk to them, they struggle to see it but there is some light there.
I didnt know that...thought they couldnt see it all... |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/04/2009 : 19:36:07
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| I suppose no-one knows for sure, but that's what I believe. |
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 15:25:04
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what size bulb and mat is need for a 34x22x22 viv....
BE, have you got royals in vivs this size with infra red and if so do you use mats as well?
Am thinking now and ahead..lol... |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/04/2009 : 16:13:36
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| he just uses lamps...think its 75w in his 3x2x2's |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/04/2009 : 18:10:02
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| Daz is right. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 18:26:51
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ok, thanks Daz and 'BE.
What about belly heat without a mat on this type of mat?
Daz did you sort out the heat transfer between vivs?
- want to put this viv above Peanut but am worried about heat transfer. |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/04/2009 : 18:55:09
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| I usually have a flat rock or slate under the bulb that warms up nicely, but I don't think its imperative to have belly heat. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/04/2009 : 19:06:28
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I have my large ET hide directly underneath my ceramic that i use as a basking spot, its quite flat and large so it is ok.
The heat transfer is not affecting my royals. Still there but i will not let it beat me... |
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