Re: Exploding heat bulbs. Cheap options that aren't Exo-Terra
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Originally Posted by
KMG
No matter the bulb used spraying it with water while its hot is going to have the same effect. I have never had a bulb explode.
Maybe you should check into a che. Im sure you can find them over there. They are expensive compared to bulbs but they can last forever. I have one that is still good that was plugged in and running full blast for over 2.5 years. Much cheaper than bulbs in the long run.
This is what I am talking about.
http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Cerami...c+heat+emitter
Make sure you use the correct style fixture for them. Failing to do so can cause the che unit to cook itself and go out. I personally used the wire cage fixtures with great success.
Yeah... Accidentally forgot to take the lamp off before I sprayed, felt like an idiot for it but I've done some searching around and apparently they can crack and burst just by simply getting oil from fingers on the bulbs, can anyone confirm this?
I don't think I'm willing to pay that much just for a bulb however, do those ones fit an Exo Terra 100W lamp? If so I may look into buying one unless you can't get them in England. I'd be turning it off at night, would this have any effect on its life span?
Re: Exploding heat bulbs. Cheap options that aren't Exo-Terra
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Originally Posted by
Reinz
As KMG said, it's not the brand of the bulb.
The reason most of us have not had any popping bulbs is that the mist drys or heats up to a similar temperature as the bulb by the time it touches it, thus it does not pop. (It takes enough cold water on any hot bulb to pop it)
When I was a mischievous youngster, me and my buddies would throw water on light bulbs in public places just to watch them pop.:cool:
Its just science.
Yeah.... Think I accidentally sprayed directly into the bulb :/ so glad my snake wasn't as scared as I was!
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Originally Posted by
Timelugia
I was going to say All Living Things, but I don't know if they have those in England... They've worked fairly well for me and they're pretty cheap
Yeah, doesn't look like they're even available in the UK
Re: Exploding heat bulbs. Cheap options that aren't Exo-Terra
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Originally Posted by
LightningPython
I have a ceramic bulb which I use for mine. I think I got mine off eBay for about £10.
http://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/ Swell Reptiles also have a good selection of products also
Always check Amazon and eBay. Usually you can find them brand new and going quite cheaply there also :)
I'll have a look into those however I'm not up for spending any more than a fiver if they're only going to last a month as many people have claimed they do. ( not that brand in particular)
I'd rather buy them from a specialist shop simply because I don't want the added cost of shipping.
thankyou!
