01-11-2012, 10:52 PM | #1 |
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What wattage bulb
For night time temps, what wattage infrared bulb do you use? It's going into a 5ft long converted viv.
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01-11-2012, 10:55 PM | #2 |
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I'm aiming for temps of 28-32 C, thanx
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01-11-2012, 10:58 PM | #3 |
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Not really a fan of using bulbs at night. I prefer to use ceramic heat emitters, they can be controlled by a thermostat to whatever temperature you want 100/150w for the CHE.
If you still want to use a bulb, i'm sure someone will answer your question
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01-11-2012, 11:08 PM | #4 |
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Im not over keen on bulbs either,so I use ceramic at night in my main setup, I'm just adapting a temp setup so don't want pay more than need be, I'd rather spend the cash on long term improvements, all help much appreciated. Thank you
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01-11-2012, 11:37 PM | #5 |
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I must say my tortoises that are in the shed like an infra red lamp at night when it's cold in preference to a ceramic but I think the choice is yours. Are we talking about a Med. species? 100w should be enough on a stat.
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Adult stars being quarantined indoors, Arcadia MBV in day time but want to up night temps as room temp is only 20c
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01-11-2012, 11:54 PM | #7 |
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The stars are ( hopefully) healthy but new to us,
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02-11-2012, 12:07 AM | #8 |
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If you monitor your day time temps on a stat, it should give you a fair indication what you need for the night in a large viv. Of course it is going to depend on the temps in your house, so maybe 150w. if it gets too low.
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