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Posted - 07/02/2011 :  13:51:56  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Whats the best light bulb to buy that dont give off much heat at all..?

I've just moved Rusko into a new Viv =D looks sooo snazy!
And I have put a normal 40watt bulb in there but it brings the temp up way to much and I don't really fancy putting more vents in as theres 4 already.. I was thinking of them LED sticky back night light things but it wouldnt be good as i'll be buyying batteries none stop.. Anyone had this problem before ?

The lights are for my viewing only..

=D x


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Posted - 07/02/2011 :  14:00:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Sorry, have to ask, is that bulb guarded?

I don't use bulbs but I think people use uv lights.
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Kehhlyr
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Posted - 07/02/2011 :  14:02:27  Show Profile  Visit Kehhlyr's Homepage  Click to see Kehhlyr's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Wooden viv or glass?

I use LED bulbs in my vivs, lotsa light, no heat.
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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Benji54
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Posted - 07/02/2011 :  14:22:04  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
failing that, energy saving bulbs give off a LOT less heat than standard bulbs and will still fit existing set up. thats what i do...still now you got me thinking of LED strips...

if its any help LEDS use next to know battery power so that shouldnt be a big problem.
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Posted - 07/02/2011 :  14:27:09  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have both day and night bulbs in mine, both low (15) wattage and little or no heat. And yes both are guarded before anyone asks
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eeji
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Posted - 07/02/2011 :  20:28:28  Show Profile  Visit eeji's Homepage  Reply with Quote
have a read of this thread: http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12514

Forum - Guide to Cornsnake Morphs - Punnett Square Calculator - Breeder Directory
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Posted - 07/02/2011 :  22:27:05  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thank you peeps =]
Yes my light is guarded with 3mm mesh..
I do have my LED strips for evening time. I have tryed energy saving bulbs but they still give off to much heat to keep me happy.. I like things as perfect as they can be hehe..

I think im going to get some of these as I need (Bayonet Caps)
http://www.thelightbulb.co.uk/product-11051/bell-gls-led-range/3watt-gls-bc-b22-bayonet-cap-warm-white-bell-05170

I'll let you know how they turn out.. Quite pricey.. For a bulb.


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eeji
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Posted - 07/02/2011 :  22:42:33  Show Profile  Visit eeji's Homepage  Reply with Quote
pricey, but they'll outlast any regular bulb and probably work out cheaper than keep replacing those :)

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