Broken Heat Lamp! Any help? - Tortoise Forum
Dec 19, 2015 · The lamp connections don't look burned. I know that sometimes the threaded portion will get unseated and spin with the bulb when you try to unscrew it. In that case, there could be a loose …
Thoughts on Arcadia’s New Deep Heat Projector (DHP)
Oct 25, 2018 · Here are the main paragraphs describing this new heating lamp right from the advert: “ The Arcadia Reptile ‘Deep Heat Projector®’ or ‘DHP’ provides essential heat deep into the body in a …
Summary: Lighting for Russian Tortoises (and most others)
Nov 3, 2012 · Alternatively, you can provide heat and UVB separately: -The heat can be provided with any regular (old fashioned) 100W household bulb, or the 125W brooder lamps used for baby chicks. …
Heat lamp vs. Ceramic Heat Emitter? And UVB Light Question.
Oct 31, 2018 · I currently have Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 UVB Fluorescent 24 inch in my cart but I am open for feedback on this lamp and any other recommendations. As for heat, is there a major difference in …
help: What broke my heat lamp? | Tortoise Forum
Apr 6, 2024 · This morning I noticed that Edwards heat lamp hadn't turned on. It is on the same extension cord as his UVB which is still working. Heat lamp is supposed to turn on at 7 am. The timer …
Bulb keeps turning off? - Tortoise Forum
Aug 29, 2013 · When the heat near the bulb is lower, the bulb will not do this. Now, Mike is probably right about the lamp, but this too has happened to me and I had to shut off the emitter in order to …
What is the difference between Heating lamp, basking light & UVB
Feb 6, 2020 · Hi there! I am still learning and wanted to know the difference between these terms: •Heating lamp •Basking Light •UVB Light and if I am to have all lights going at once? And exactly …
Ceramic heat emitters - Tortoise Forum
Mar 4, 2022 · I have always had bad anxiety about fires since my sister apartment caught fire so of course I get a cherry head redfoot that requires high temps. My questions is, is it safe to use the …
Can you use a regular flood bulb for a heat lamp?
Nov 17, 2019 · I have tried to buy heat bulbs before, and it is super confusing. Is there a good bulb (Not Mercury Vapor) that can be used for russians? I have heard that you can use regular flood bulbs as a …
Watts for heat bulb? - Tortoise Forum
May 30, 2013 · If you want an MVB it has to be a reptile bulb. A basking lamp is just a heat source and any kind of bulb except a low energy (compact/coil) or tube one will do the job