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Tiggy
Hatchling
United Kingdom
79 Posts |
 Posted - 24/10/2012 : 01:50:32
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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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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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markmifsud
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
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Tiggy
Hatchling
United Kingdom
79 Posts |
Posted - 25/10/2012 : 14:51:15
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| Thanks guys, will check 'em out. Probably wise to have a spare one just in case! |
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AndyJ80
Yearling
United Kingdom
385 Posts |
Posted - 25/10/2012 : 17:20:29
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| I use Komodo 150w ceramics. I think they're about £18 |
1.0.0 CB12 Normal
1.0.0 CB12 Super Pastel
0.1.0 CB12 Mojave
1.0.0 CB10 Fire
0.1.0 CB10 Blackbee
0.1.0 CB10 Granite het albino
0.1.0 CB12 Vanilla
1.1.0 CB12 Pastel 100% het G Stripe
0.1.0 CB12 Enchi
1.1.0 CB12 het Caramel
0.1.0 CB12 het Pied
0.1.0 CB12 het Orange Ghost
1.0.0 CB10 Pastel het Orange Ghost
1.0.0 CB12 Cinnamon Genetic Stripe
0.1.0 CB13 Pastel
more on the way |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/10/2012 : 18:22:01
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| 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. |
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pulse proportional thermostats and ceramic bulbs
