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boze
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 Posted - 24/02/2010 : 10:27:04
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Hi folks, I was wondering if someone could maybe post a pic of their heat lamp fixtures up close as I dont think mine is installed properly. When I built the viv I drilled a large hole in the top for the bulb to sit in with the fixture on top. I didnt think anything of it until yesterday when I changed the bulb for the first time and all round where the bulb sits the wood has gone quite black and even a bit charred with the heat. Im quite worried as its in this state that wood can be very easy to fully ignite...
Some pics of how its set up:
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
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I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/02/2010 : 10:33:20
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| ideally the whole thing should be inside the viv with a ceramic holder, either directly fitted to the ceiling or suspended from it, and with a guard surrounding the entire unit. fitted like yours is WILL scorch the wood, may even be a fire hazard!!! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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pfleming
Yearling
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Posted - 24/02/2010 : 11:05:50
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yeah when the fitting is screwed to the top of the viv (on the inside) and the wire goes out through a drilled hole is best i believe.
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2010 : 11:08:00
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Hmm, does anyone have a pic? My bulb fixture has nothing on it that could be used to screw it to the inside of the viv...
Its definitely a fire hazard the way it is now and I need to get it changed. Ive taken the day off college too just so I can get it sorted, I dont take chances...
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
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Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2010 : 11:17:16
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| yeah the fitting you have is for suspension not mounting directly to the ceiling, Dave (reptiles-ink) on here sells them cheaply, i'll see if i can get a pic of my ceramic set up............. |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2010 : 11:26:04
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Thanks GP :-)
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
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Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2010 : 11:43:01
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the type of holder needed for ceiling/wall mounting, screws through from the underneath
yeah i know it's fuzzy............ |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2010 : 11:47:24
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not sure how easy it is to tell from these pics but there's a ceramic holder like the one picured above, E-T ceramic bulb, gorgeous green guard made by Dave/Reptiles-ink and yes there IS a divider, this particular set-up heats 2 identical small vivs
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Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2010 : 17:28:16
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yep they both look fine (although of course i'd really recommend buying from Dave  )
one thing i'd think about is the wattage of the ceramic - a lower wattage will have to work a lot harder to maintain a set temp than a higher wattage one, but 60w should be fine for a small-ish viv |
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2010 : 18:45:55
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Thanks very much for your help :-)
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0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
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Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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Light fixtures...
