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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 30/01/2011 : 18:12:07
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| I prefer 100w IR bulbs with a dimmer stat as they give heat and light so that I can see my snakes and they aren't disturbed by it |
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reptiledanny
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/01/2011 : 19:19:30
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| i did consider ir for that reason, but becuase its in my room, i wouldn't be able to sleep with the light, so went with ir |
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sandi
Sub Adult
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Posted - 30/01/2011 : 20:59:05
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I'm having that problem too, 60W IR bulb in a 3" viv but not getting the same temps as the 60Wred light. Turns out its just the cold snap we are having but its not getting hot enough so ive just ordered a 100w IR. Now need to change the holder, as standard lamp holder is only good for 60w output. Also have electrician as husband who is looking over shoulder ready to pounce on my mistakes so have to get it right!
Next move is, ceramic holder for 100w IR. meanwhile, temps have sorted themselves out so why the f..... am i worrying!? |
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Royalbob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/01/2011 : 22:17:45
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Originally posted by sandi
I'm having that problem too, 60W IR bulb in a 3" viv but not getting the same temps as the 60Wred light. Turns out its just the cold snap we are having but its not getting hot enough so ive just ordered a 100w IR. Now need to change the holder, as standard lamp holder is only good for 60w output. Also have electrician as husband who is looking over shoulder ready to pounce on my mistakes so have to get it right!
Next move is, ceramic holder for 100w IR. meanwhile, temps have sorted themselves out so why the f..... am i worrying!?
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SaltyTurtle
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Posted - 02/09/2011 : 20:13:28
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Right, where to begin?
I have a 24"(long) x 21"(tall) x 18.5" (deep) Vivexotic vivarium.
I started out using a 40w ceramic, controlled by my Microclimate dimming thermostat, with a day/night magic eye so you can set a temperature drop at night (like in the desert, where they come from).
I found that I was achieving the right 'hot spot' temperatures, but two problems arose, it seemed the ceramic bulb was on 80% of the time (struggling a bit) and it also triggered the alarms on my thermostat as it switched from night to day mode (only set for a 2 degree drop!) so I binned it.
I've now got a 50w Infra Red (Exo Terra) bulb, run again through the same dimmer, and it's working a treat! Temps are spot on and fluctuate not one degree, the red light makes the viv look all exotic and 'brothel-like' which Percy seems to think is cool, and the alarms aren't going off anymore.
I've also noted that the top and sides of the viv's wood around the area the bulb is don't get worryingly hot like they did with the nasty little ceramic. I think the heat it throws out seems more focused 'downwards' then with the ceramic, which with no reflector just blasts heat out willy-nilly to all sides.
The fact you can see it working is also a huge boon, being a compulsive temperature checker (when I'm at home) it's reassuring to see the glow, proving the heating 'is happening'. It's also nice to see the slight dimming effect when altering the temperature (not noticable in day to day use, but I experimented by maxing/minning out for a minute or two to see the change)*.
* Before anyone gets on their high horse and starts on me, the overall temperature at the probe didn't change at all during this brief 'trial', and no snakes were harmed in the making of this reply.
Another point to note. My digital thermometer was reading 30 degrees in it's position between the top of the black stone roof tile (top of Percy's hide) however when I checked it with my laser thermometer (well worth the money) I got a hot spot of 34 degrees in a small area, and 32 around the outside, so a hot brick effect going on there, evidently. Just something to note. 
Almost forgot: I also have in my arsenal a 100W ceramic bulb which will be taking over when it gets so cold that the 50W I.R is struggling. If it makes the outside of the viv hellishly hot, or I miss the rosy glow of the I.R, then I'll buy a 100W I.R and use that bad-boy! Simples!
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