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Snecklifter
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Posted - 29/10/2010 :  17:36:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I think I might give one of these a go, what wattage bulb should I be looking at to comfortably heat a 2' x 1.5' x 1.5' viv?

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Posted - 29/10/2010 :  18:26:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi, Blackecho posted a link about infra-red bulbs on one of the threads on this page - 'Heating Wooden vivs' by Deadmansfinger. I use a 75 watt bulb in a 3'x 2' x 2' with a dimmer stat, and my temps are fine - maybe a 60 watt would be better for your viv size, but if it's on a dimmer stat, the stat won't let it overheat the viv. BE should be along in a while, I imagine - he'll know for sure.


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bonez007
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Posted - 29/10/2010 :  19:12:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
depends on how well the viv is vented but yeah 60 wat spot bulb should be fine. of course will need to be on a dimmer stat save it getting too hot, if the bulb dims alot all the time then you could try a 40wat it might be better :)

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Blackecho
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Posted - 29/10/2010 :  19:12:54  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
As Lil says, a 60W should be fine for a 2' viv.

I use 75 or 100W's for 3' vivs.



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Snecklifter
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Posted - 30/10/2010 :  10:48:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Many thanks all.

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