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animal_crazy_lady
Hatchling
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
 Posted - 01/08/2011 : 21:56:32
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hello there,
getting jakes new viv delivered some time this week :). we are wanting to be able to view the snakey antics so just wondered what the best type of lighting would be and where to get it from, dont really want the light to be visable (to us) so no light bulb types. seen an exo terra t8 electronic light system, any one got one?
can any one help??
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 22:14:36
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Not seen those, or used them.
But a few people use LED strip lights with a lot of success as they are small and barely noticable in the viv.
http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/Product/Product.aspx?id=150828179
Above linky stolen from another active thread about strip lights |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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animal_crazy_lady
Hatchling
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 22:27:21
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| yeah they look quite good, they wouldnt get hot either! |
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weasle1uk
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2011 : 21:53:56
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I did Gizmo's Viv with some LED lights off of ebay. A 12 volt supply connected to a DPDT switch (on-off-on) to 12volt dimmers then wired a set of red and a set of white.
It will soon switch its self over on a timer once I get my circuit made lol |
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animal_crazy_lady
Hatchling
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2011 : 20:26:16
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haha doesnt sound very simple, too much for me haha, i just want sumit i can chuck in n go! :p
u wil have to get some pics up when you get it sorted!! |
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MightyMouse
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
43 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2011 : 08:36:49
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http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90192071
I got one of these last week gonna be fitting it some time this week. Can make it as long or short as ya want. And comes with plug attached which is why i bought it instead of one off ebay. And comes with tiny screws for attachment so no sticky stuff to worry about. |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2011 : 08:42:44
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I got exactly the same as MightyMouse. Only use on of the strips at the minute (in my faun) but when i upgrade to a Viv i can add the two additional strips to it. Its future proof  |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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animal_crazy_lady
Hatchling
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 13/08/2011 : 12:25:08
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| cool, thanks..... might have to have a little trip to ikea!! there not to bright tho are they? |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 13/08/2011 : 14:25:37
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| Does the Ikea LED strip include the transformer or is that an additional item? |
1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia. |
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animal_crazy_lady
Hatchling
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 13/08/2011 : 15:28:04
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| there only 1.8 watts wouldnt need a transformer |
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animal_crazy_lady
Hatchling
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 13/08/2011 : 21:38:44
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| posted a few pics in pics section :) |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 13/08/2011 : 22:10:20
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| Saw the pics and it looks great. What I meant was that the strip unit is complete, just plug it in. Some other LED strip lights I've seen advertised require a transformer/ power unit as an additional cost item. |
1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia. |
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eekamouse
Egg
71 Posts |
Posted - 26/08/2011 : 20:13:49
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hi, i have just installed LED flexible strip lights in our new snakes viv and they are great. i opted for a tricolor system which is dimable and can change from white light to moonlight and redlight via ir remote control. it is extremly hygenic as it is waterproof and therefore washable. it is self adhesive but i recommend a smear of silicone sealant to give a sealed surface with the ceiling or walls of the vivarium. it gives off virtually no heat and runs off a 9volt power supply so very low running cost. the whole 1 meter system including power supply, remote and sensor cost under £20. i am going to install the same in my aquarium next time i do a big clean because i am so pleased with it!
hope this helps, nick. |
0.1.0 yorkshire terrier 'poppy'
0.0.1 cornsnake 'curly' |
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MightyMouse
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
43 Posts |
Posted - 27/08/2011 : 22:13:52
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| The Ikea strips come with plug attached an all ready to go. |
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eekamouse
Egg
71 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2011 : 11:05:22
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here is the LED setup in snakeys viv before clear sealant is applied. i have run it discreetly around the inside front and sides 1" from tho top so totally out of sight when the viv is viewed from the front. the second pic shows the control box used for dimming and colour change via remote control.it is small and can be fitted neatly at the back of the viv. the wire at the top is the remote sensor.
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0.1.0 yorkshire terrier 'poppy'
0.0.1 cornsnake 'curly' |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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marc_sg
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1504 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2011 : 11:37:06
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quote:
Originally posted by eekamouse
hi, i have just installed LED flexible strip lights in our new snakes viv and they are great. i opted for a tricolor system which is dimable and can change from white light to moonlight and redlight via ir remote control. it is extremly hygenic as it is waterproof and therefore washable. it is self adhesive but i recommend a smear of silicone sealant to give a sealed surface with the ceiling or walls of the vivarium. it gives off virtually no heat and runs off a 9volt power supply so very low running cost. the whole 1 meter system including power supply, remote and sensor cost under £20. i am going to install the same in my aquarium next time i do a big clean because i am so pleased with it!
hope this helps, nick.
please let me know where you got this from as i am after a night light and with 3 setting this sounds ideal |
0.1.0 Amels (sid) 1.0.0 carolina stripe (simon)0.1.0 ghost (silva) 1.1.0 diffused/bloodreds (scarlet and samson)
1.0 staffy x beagle
soon to have female pin royal
R.I.P SHELLY
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frogreapertattoo
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
10 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2011 : 04:52:24
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| yeh can i also ask were u got the 3 setting with remote please |
There is only one god though he takes on many forms mine rides a chopper |
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eekamouse
Egg
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lighting?
