combi bulbs

alison aitken · 07-04-2011, 08:26 PM

hi
we have a combi holder for our tort just want to make sure which combi bulb would be best there is so many out there to buy , at the moment we are using a solar glow 160w ???? also bought a daylight spot 150w only as it was much cheaper but not too sure of the difference ????
thanks

**16 shells** · 07-04-2011, 08:43 PM

The holder has to be able to handle the wattage of the bulb, which holder is it. A solar glow 160w is a combined that is heat and uvb, the spot is just a light/heat bulb.

alison aitken · 07-04-2011, 08:48 PM

ah okay its a big one 200w a think it takes will double check ,, so stick with the solar glow then this bulb was £25 is that about right ,
thankyou

yuna1971 · 07-04-2011, 09:01 PM

Blimey.... that's a big a** bulb! Wouldn't have thought you would need that for standard sized table. Maybe if it's possible - Reconsider your choice of bulb. The Arcadia 160w or the Mega Ray 120w or 160w - much better choices and much better quality of UV output. Read some of the posts in the housing section - you will see what I mean. xx

alison aitken · 07-04-2011, 09:07 PM

ye will do will have a look, it is big was the one we were advised to buy ???? as long as the heat from its it he will be okay aye ?? will go look at they bulbs the now thanks ,,,

yuna1971 · 07-04-2011, 09:15 PM

Tell you what you won't go far wrong with the Arcadia combined bulbs.
Don't forget though, the holder must be able to handle the wattage of the bulb. You probably will need a large lampstand. I think on one of the latest housing threads, I posted up some links to the stands & type of holder for these bulbs. Always follow the height min/max restrictions. This will be on the box or an instructions leaflet inside. And always have it pointing vertically downwards, never at an angle. Hope this helps you

alison aitken · 07-04-2011, 09:26 PM

thanks for your help !!

**Alan1** · 07-04-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yuna1971

Blimey.... that's a big a** bulb! Wouldn't have thought you would need that for standard sized table. Maybe if it's possible - Reconsider your choice of bulb. The Arcadia 160w or the Mega Ray 120w or 160w - much better choices and much better quality of UV output. Read some of the posts in the housing section - you will see what I mean. xx

She's talking about the holder not the bulb I think

**Alan1** · 07-04-2011, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alison aitken

ah okay its a big one 200w a think it takes will double check ,, so stick with the solar glow then this bulb was £25 is that about right ,
thankyou

if you're talking about the holder Alison then that will be fine

yuna1971 · 08-04-2011, 08:20 AM

I dont know what I was talking about now...ahh yes, yes...I thought it was a bulb. Still...I wouldnt bother with a SG if you can get an Arcadia. xx

07-04-2011, 08:26 PM	#1
alison aitken Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: falkirk (scotland) Posts: 78	combi bulbs hi we have a combi holder for our tort just want to make sure which combi bulb would be best there is so many out there to buy , at the moment we are using a solar glow 160w ???? also bought a daylight spot 150w only as it was much cheaper but not too sure of the difference ???? thanks

07-04-2011, 08:43 PM	#2
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	The holder has to be able to handle the wattage of the bulb, which holder is it. A solar glow 160w is a combined that is heat and uvb, the spot is just a light/heat bulb. __________________ Paul.

07-04-2011, 09:01 PM	#4
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	Blimey.... that's a big a bulb! Wouldn't have thought you would need that for standard sized table. Maybe if it's possible - Reconsider your choice of bulb. The Arcadia 160w or the Mega Ray 120w or 160w - much better choices and much better quality of UV output. Read some of the posts in the housing section - you will see what I mean. xx __________________ Rach** Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

07-04-2011, 09:15 PM	#6
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	Tell you what you won't go far wrong with the Arcadia combined bulbs. Don't forget though, the holder must be able to handle the wattage of the bulb. You probably will need a large lampstand. I think on one of the latest housing threads, I posted up some links to the stands & type of holder for these bulbs. Always follow the height min/max restrictions. This will be on the box or an instructions leaflet inside. And always have it pointing vertically downwards, never at an angle. Hope this helps you __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

08-04-2011, 08:20 AM	#10
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	I dont know what I was talking about now...ahh yes, yes...I thought it was a bulb. Still...I wouldnt bother with a SG if you can get an Arcadia. xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

07-04-2011, 08:48 PM	#3
alison aitken Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: falkirk (scotland) Posts: 78	ah okay its a big one 200w a think it takes will double check ,, so stick with the solar glow then this bulb was £25 is that about right , thankyou

07-04-2011, 09:07 PM	#5
alison aitken Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: falkirk (scotland) Posts: 78	ye will do will have a look, it is big was the one we were advised to buy ???? as long as the heat from its it he will be okay aye ?? will go look at they bulbs the now thanks ,,,

07-04-2011, 09:26 PM	#7
alison aitken Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: falkirk (scotland) Posts: 78	thanks for your help !!

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