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hannah2016
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/11/2011 :  07:42:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
some of you will have read my last post on here about heating. i desided on 75w infred, im getting this one (ill buy the next size up aswell for when i need it) - http://www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/exo-terra-heat-glo-75w.html
then i looked into getting the right bulb holder and guard, then i found this - http://www.netpetshop.co.uk/p-21203-exo-terra-wire-light-clamp-pet-reptile-40-150w-small.aspx
is this just the holder and gaurd, or just holder?
if you could put websites of both sutible gaurds and holders i would be very happy?

thanks in advance

markmifsud
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/11/2011 :  09:28:07  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
it looks like it has a guard built in BUT, please do not buy that one. It looks like a fairly grown up royal will have no problems getting through that guard. Also, its rated at 150w max, which may be an issue when you start to use the viv. Get a ceramic bulb holder as that will handle the heat and not melt. and buy a proper guard.

Just found a better picture of that guard, and its fully open at the bottom

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Edited by - markmifsud on 23/11/2011 09:34:50
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boomslang
Old Royal - I Post too much!

United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/11/2011 :  11:42:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by markmifsud

it looks like it has a guard built in BUT, please do not buy that one. It looks like a fairly grown up royal will have no problems getting through that guard. Also, its rated at 150w max, which may be an issue when you start to use the viv. Get a ceramic bulb holder as that will handle the heat and not melt. and buy a proper guard.

Just found a better picture of that guard, and its fully open at the bottom

yeah not that gaurd,its fully open as its for a totally different use.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CERAMIC-Vivarium-Heat-bulb-Lamp-Light-LAMP-HOLDER-kit-/220532008443?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects&hash=item3358bb65fb

Something like that,its easy to fix to the roof of the viv.or

http://www.bluelizardreptiles.co.uk/reptilelighting/lightfittings/5023556456195
http://www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/komodo-ceramic-lamp-fixture.html

and guard something like

http://www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/repstyle-vivarium-heat-guard-long.html
http://www.bluelizardreptiles.co.uk/reptilelighting/lightfittings/5028188067849


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hannah2016
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Posted - 23/11/2011 :  12:47:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
thanks so much!! yeah, i just found a pick of the one that i chose, not a good idea...
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Lotabob
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Posted - 23/11/2011 :  13:09:21  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I don't know if anyone else agrees with me but I find anything Exo Terra cheaply made, flimsy and needs repairing every 5 seconds yet quite expensive. They should stick to making hides because that's only only thing of theirs I would consider buying in the future.

I showed you the equipment I like to use in your other post, I have never had a single problem with any of it, I like stuff that's built to last even if it means paying a few quid extra.


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