Fluker's spotlight bulb

[Mr. RussianTortoise]

I cannot find any cheap incandescent flood bulbs online easily anymore. I came across this incandescent Fluker's basking bulb which states that it is a "Spotlight" bulb but from the images the light bulb looks more like a flood bulbs. Does anyone know if it really is a flood bulb or a Spotlight one? It would really make my life easier because it is much cheaper. Here is the link, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006L2UBU/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 Thanks in advance.

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

I cannot find any cheap incandescent flood bulbs online easily anymore. I came across this incandescent Fluker's basking bulb which states that it is a "Spotlight" bulb but from the images the light bulb looks more like a flood bulbs. Does anyone know if it really is a flood bulb or a Spotlight one? It would really make my life easier because it is much cheaper. Here is the link, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006L2UBU/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 Thanks in advance.

I haven't seen tests of this lamp but from specs it looks like a flood bulb. Tom also mentioned it as an acceptable option a few times.

On arrival, check if the bulb sleeve is made of frosted glass (with some makers that's the only difference between flood and spot bulbs).

 

[Tom]

I cannot find any cheap incandescent flood bulbs online easily anymore. I came across this incandescent Fluker's basking bulb which states that it is a "Spotlight" bulb but from the images the light bulb looks more like a flood bulbs. Does anyone know if it really is a flood bulb or a Spotlight one? It would really make my life easier because it is much cheaper. Here is the link, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006L2UBU/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 Thanks in advance.

The makers and sellers sometimes confuse the terms which makes it harder for the buyers to know what to get. You want a wide beam that spreads the heat out, not an arrow beam that focuses the heat. This shows it better than anything:

 

[Markw84]

I cannot find any cheap incandescent flood bulbs online easily anymore. I came across this incandescent Fluker's basking bulb which states that it is a "Spotlight" bulb but from the images the light bulb looks more like a flood bulbs. Does anyone know if it really is a flood bulb or a Spotlight one? It would really make my life easier because it is much cheaper. Here is the link, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006L2UBU/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 Thanks in advance.

That bulb is a flood type bulb. Flood bulbs are know as BR type bulbs. That stands for bulged reflector. Spot bulbs are PAR - Parabolic aluminum reflector. So, when you see the bulged look to the reflector part of the bulb - you are looking at a flood type.

The number refers to the diameter of the bulb in 1/8" increments. So a PAR30 is a spot bulb with a 30/8 diameter = 3-3/4" diameter.

Here's a picture to illustrate:

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

That bulb is a flood type bulb. Flood bulbs are know as BR type bulbs. That stands for bulged reflector. Spot bulbs are PAR - Parabolic aluminum reflector. So, when you see the bulged look to the reflector part of the bulb - you are looking at a flood type.

The number refers to the diameter of the bulb in 1/8" increments. So a PAR30 is a spot bulb with a 30/8 diameter = 3-3/4" diameter.

Here's a picture to illustrate:

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That chart is really helpful! Thanks for posting

 

[Flash_100YardDash]

I cannot find any cheap incandescent flood bulbs online easily anymore. I came across this incandescent Fluker's basking bulb which states that it is a "Spotlight" bulb but from the images the light bulb looks more like a flood bulbs. Does anyone know if it really is a flood bulb or a Spotlight one? It would really make my life easier because it is much cheaper. Here is the link, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006L2UBU/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 Thanks in advance.

These are the exact Fluker's bulbs that I buy from Amazon, and I would recommend them. I can confirm it has white frosted glass on the sides and the bulging top of a flood bulb. Their 75w bulbs seem to be longer-lasting from my experience.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

These are the exact Fluker's bulbs that I buy from Amazon, and I would recommend them. I can confirm it has white frosted glass on the sides and the bulging top of a flood bulb. Their 75w bulbs seem to be longer-lasting from my experience.

Additionally, have a IR heat gun handy, You want to shoot the area that will be the spot under the beam.Do this after it has been on for a bit. You don't want it too hot, or too cool.