A lamp mounted at an angle would damage the sensitive retina of the eyes over a short distance. There are different options for the actual assembly. You can hang the lamp above the sun place, it can be mounted on a metal rod or - in the case of climbing animals - it can be mounted over a protective sheet or gauze. Direct installation on the terrarium ceiling would of course be ideal. If the UV reptile lamp does not ignite or no longer ignites, it may also be due to the metal contacts in the socket.
Even if the lamp worked before. The ignition voltage is over volts and the contacts are the tricky point in the overall system.
The contacts in the ceramic base must be tight against the lamp socket. Screwing in more tightly is often enough. The reasons can be manufacturing differences in the lamps some ignite more easily, some require very firm contact or corrosion, dirt, bent contacts on used sockets.
If the lamp is screwed in tightly, the socket is clean, the contacts are in perfect contact - and the UV lamp still does not ignite - then everything is clear and the lamp is unfortunately really defective.
The simple answer to this: yes - no problems! Modern UVB lamps for terrariums are so-called metal vapor lamps and require an electronic ballast. This electronic ballast starts the UV reptile lamp with a very strong ignition pulse of up to volts and then regulates it down.
Each of our lamps starts without any problems with all electronic ballasts available on the market and can be operated for years. Of course, the wattage of the lamp must match that of the electronic ballast. We have even tested all known electronic ballasts with our UV terrarium lamps and checked the UVB output using a solar meter.
The result: We couldn't find any differences. This strong starting current ignites the gas mixture metal halide in the glass flask. In operation, these lamps then consume less electricity and have a higher output than the older mixed light or mercury vapor lamps. If no electronic ballast is used, a metal halide lamp will not start at all. The main advantage is that modern metal halide UVB lamps emit UVB radiation, very bright visible light and heat from above. The electronic ballast EVG starts the lamp more gently and less electricity is used during operation.
Therefore this technology is much more economical. But that's not all: the quality of the light spectrum and the color stability is much higher. This allows the reptiles to see their surroundings more naturally than with other UV lamps. This technology is also more robust and stable than the older comparable products. It also has a longer life expectancy.
Reptiles need UVB light and thermal radiation in the terrarium - both are important for vitamin D3 synthesis. The lighting should also emit a bright, natural light in the visible range. Modern UVB metal halide lamps deliver all of this in the highest possible quality and at the best price ratio. The previous technology are so-called mixed light or mercury vapor lamps. Although they do not require an electronic ballast, they cannot be compared with modern metal halide lamps in terms of stability, brightness, light color and power consumption.
UV compact or fluorescent tubes only work over a short distance and generate almost no heat. That is why they are primarily used for shade-loving reptiles, amphibians or young animals in small terrariums.
Normal halogen lamps or heat lamps do not emit any UV light at all and are therefore not comparable. The difference is the light color in the visible area. Desert stands for Kelvin that is pure white and Jungle for Kelvin a warmer, yellowish white. The essential factors for choosing a terrarium lamp are how much UV light, how much visible light and how much heat this lamp emits.
It all depends on the lamp technology, the wattage and the distance between the lamp and the animal. The more watts, the brighter the visible light, the more UV light and the warmer the place in the sun. Desert animals need high wattage - rainforest animals that spend more time in the shade generally need lower wattage. Ask the Dude and he will help - customercare thebiodude. Sold Out. Quick View. Previous 1 2 3 Next. Like The Dude on facebook.
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Over time you can find more ways to improve your terrarium and give your pet a home in which he or she will thrive. Here are a few places to start. To build the best home for your pet you need to know as much as possible about where they originate. Recreating their natural environment will help them feel comfortable and help them ease into their natural habits.
Does your pet originate from a tropical or desert environment? Are there a lot of rocks? These questions will help you with every aspect of your terrarium, lighting or otherwise. How big is your terrarium? Different bulbs give off various ranges and levels of heat and light. This rhythm keeps sleep cycles and hormone release in check.
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