The UVB Varanid debate !

[mdfmonitor]

Just put a couple of compact uvb bulbs in this am on one side, need a daylight bulb to hide some of the green light though!

[murrindindi]

Originally Posted by mdfmonitor

Just put a couple of compact uvb bulbs in this am on one side, need a daylight bulb to hide some of the green light though!

Hi Mark, there were problems with some of the compact UVB bulbs a few years ago, partly because they were positioned too close to the animal, also, they weren`t all very effective.
Here`s some info, you may have seen it before but if so, worth another look anyway. Note it needs updating...
UV Lighting for Reptiles: A new problem with high UVB output fluorescent compact lamps and tubes?

[formica]

Originally Posted by murrindindi

Hi Mark, there were problems with some of the compact UVB bulbs a few years ago, partly because they were positioned too close to the animal, also, they weren`t all very effective.
Here`s some info, you may have seen it before but if so, worth another look anyway. Note it needs updating...
UV Lighting for Reptiles: A new problem with high UVB output fluorescent compact lamps and tubes?

the CFL's in question, where redesigned since that article was last updated, some years ago...i'm sure an article talking about the changes has been posted on this forum somewhere

[murrindindi]

Originally Posted by formica

the CFL's in question, where redesigned since that article was last updated, some years ago...i'm sure an article talking about the changes has been posted on this forum somewhere

Hi, it would be great if you could find it!