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I don't know what I missed but what is so bad about coil bulbs. I just can't figure it out.
Tom said:There was reportedly some manufacturing problem early on that caused eye damage and blindness. The companies were made aware of the issue and supposedly fixed the problem. However, many of us have seen them cause problems, and continue to see it pretty regularly when new people join the forum. So in my opinion, the problem is not fixed and there is just no reason to risk it since there are other alternatives that are safe and more effective anyway.
For someone like me who only uses UVB at the end and beginning of the year... Joe's out in the garden full time in between and hibernates through the winter usually... a UVB tube is the economic one.wellington said:The best is a MVB (mercury vapor bulb) gives heat and the most UVB/UVA of any bulb. The UVB last longer then any other bulb. About a year, although I have been told longer, but also told about a year. The cost is more expensive though, around 40 and up. Searching the net can get you some cheaper ones some times. You can also get a 5.0 or 10.0 tube type, like a repti sun. The UVB isn't as good, but still good enough if you can get them outside, but these need to be replaced in about 6 months.